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Senior Lecturer (academic teaching) 

 47 Faculty of Psychology 

Job vacancy starting: 09/01/2025 (MM-DD-YYYY) | Working hours: 40,00  | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) 

Limited contract until: 08/31/2029

Job ID: 3860

Do you enjoy working with young people, are you curious, and do you want to pass on your knowledge?  As a Senior Lecturer, you play a crucial role in educating students. In addition to providing a solid academic education, we also place a special emphasis on the personal development of students. We support students in developing curiosity and critical thinking, thereby creating a solid foundation for the professional challenges of the next generation.

Your workplace:

The Senior Lecturer position is responsible in particular for teaching in the field of clinical and health psychology in the Bachelor's and Master's degree programs at the Faculty of Psychology. You will be responsible for academic teaching for an average of 14 semester hours per week and design lectures and seminars (as well as other formats) in all educational phases. In addition, the Senior Lecturer may be expected to (co-)supervise Bachelor's and Master's theses. Taking on administrative tasks (especially in the administration of teaching) is part of the job. The ongoing reception of the current state of science and the assumption of research activities are expected. Continuous didactic training, especially in the area of e-learning, is also expected.

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in scientific teaching, research & administration, which means:

• You hold courses independently in the Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement. That means an average of 14 semester hours per week for full-time employment.
• You will take on administrative tasks, especially in the administration of teaching.
• The ongoing reception of the current state of science as well as further didactic training during the lecture-free time are expected.

In case of positive evaluation at the end of the fixed-term period of 4 years, the position will be changed to a permanent position.
 

What we expect:

• Completed PhD studies, in the field of psychology
• Several years of independent teaching at a post-secondary educational institution
• Didactic competences (proof e.g. by teaching evaluations, teaching awards)
• Experience in clinical and health psychology research and teaching (preferably with a focus on mechanisms of development and maintenance of physical and mental illnesses/disorders as well as psychobiological effects of interventions)
• Experience in teaching research skills
• Experience in e-learning (e.g. webinars, Moodle), as well as digital & hybrid teaching
• Social competencies
• You should be a team player with high social skills
• Desirable: (Started) further training as a clinical psychologist or psychotherapist (in an evidence-based practice)

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid (upon agreement)

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team with excellent research infrastructure, dedicated colleagues and students who want to learn from you.

Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4,932,90 (on a fulltime basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

It is that easy to apply:

• With your scientific curriculum vitae
• Letter of intent (max. 2 pages)
• With your didactic teaching concept (max. 2 pages)
• List of courses held (incl. evaluations, if available)
• List of publications and list of research projects carried out
• PhD Degree
• Via our  job portal/ Apply now - button

If you have any content questions, please contact:

Urs Markus Nater

urs.nater@univie.ac.at

We look forward to new personalities in our team! 
The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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Application deadline: 04/24/2025 (MM-DD-YYYY)