Job opportunity Assistant Professor, non-tenure track at Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien Jobportal

What to expect

• Being part of a lively, internationally active research culture and community
• Pursuing an ambitious publication agenda within one of the institute’s core research areas
• Providing high-quality teaching on bachelor and master levels (approx. 2 courses per semester
• Contributing to the management of the institute and its various conferences and activities
• Representing the institute in third mission activities, media outreach and expert talks
• Contributing to ongoing and acquiring new externally funded research projects
• Pursuing a professorial thesis project (Habilitation), however, without the possibility of tenure

What you have to offer

• Very good university degree in a relevant social science discipline (sociology, political science, human geography, socioeconomics, etc.)
• PhD in a relevant social science discipline, completed or close to completion
• Publications in international, peer reviewed academic journals
• Experience in co-authoring academic publications
• Academic expertise in one or more of the following areas: environmental and political sociology, sustainability research, transformation research, social movement studies, social theory, political theory, democratic theory
• Experience in applying for and acquiring grants for research projects and/or scholarships
• Experience as researcher contributing to externally funded research projects
• Demonstrable interest in and familiarity with the research and teaching agenda of the institute
• A clear vision for a professorial dissertation suitable for this agenda
• Experience in academic teaching in fields relevant to the IGN
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Good communication and teamwork skills, motivation and reliability
• The capacity for structured independent work
• Experience in dealing with NGOs, social movements and other political actors
• Proficiency in the German language is required
• Willingness to use multimedia teaching methods

What we offer you

• Inspiring campus life with over 2,400 employees in research, teaching, and administration and approximately 21,500 students
• A modern campus with spectacular architecture in the heart of Vienna
• Excellent accessibility by public transportation
• Meaningful work in an open-minded, inclusive, and family-friendly environment
• Flexible working hours
• A wide range of benefits, from an in-house medical officer to athletic activities and a meal allowance to a variety of employee discounts