At the University of Vienna, over 10,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,500 of them are academic staff members. These are individuals who, with their curiosity and their continuous pursuit of excellence, engage in international cutting-edge research and teaching. With us, you will also find space to unfold your potential. We are looking for a/an 

Senior Lecturer (scientific teaching) for the area of education in the life course 

46 Faculty of Philosophy and Education  

Job vacancy starting: 10/01/2025 (MM-DD-YYYY) | Working hours:  20,00  | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) 

Limited contract until: 09/30/2029

Job ID: 3753

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. 

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 Department of Education of the Faculty of Philosophy and Education is seeking a 0,5 Senior Lecturer in the research union "Biography, Education and Society"  as of 10/01/2025. The teaching responsibilities will include courses in the bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in Educational Science, with a focus on education, counseling, and development across the lifespan (including a Bachelor's thesis seminar), as well as diversity and social difference. Further information on the curricula can be found at: https://sss-biwi.univie.ac.at/studium/. The 20-hour weekly teaching commitment includes an average of 7 academic teaching hours per semester.

Your future tasks:

• You hold courses independently at the Bachelor's and Master's levels.
• You will actively contribute to the (further) development of course and examination formats.
• Continuously updating your academic knowledge, continuing your didactic training, and undertaking research tasks during non-teaching periods, are expected.
• You will take on administrative tasks, especially in the administration of teaching.

What we expect:

• Completed PhD in educational science or related disciplines with a clear focus on educationally relevant aspects of biographical and life course research, such as studies on the significance of different categories of difference for biography and life course.
• Several years of independent teaching experience at a post-secondary educational institution, particularly in qualitative-reconstructive methods of biographical research.
• Enthusiasm for sharing knowledge and for university teaching.

What we offer:

• Work-life balance: You have flexible working hours and can also work remotely upon request.
• 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.
• Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4,932,90 (on a fulltime basis = 100% position) 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:

• CV and certificates (max. 2 pages)
• Evidence, including course evaluation results if applicable
• Letter of motivation (max. 2 pages)
• Didactic teaching concept (max. 2 pages)
• List of courses held
• List of publications and list of research projects carried out
• Via our  job portal/ Apply now -  button

If you have any questions, please contact:

Henning Schluß  

henning.schluss@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: 04/09/2025 (MM-DD-YYYY)