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Australia, Adelaide

Academic Level E $208,477 per annum plus 17% superannuation with negotiations for loading based on leadership role.

Full time, ongoing position.

Established in 1874, The University of Adelaide is the third oldest university in Australia.  It is a member of the prestigious Group of Eight research intensive universities and has an international reputation for conducting world-leading research across a wide spectrum of areas.  Adelaide is consistently ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide.

The School of Education has a strong research culture spanning various disciplinary areas including inclusive education, wellbeing education, assessment and evaluation, social and digital change, and international and comparative education. As we look to the future and the exciting pathway ahead, we are seeking a dynamic, innovative ground-breaking researcher in the field of teacher education, particularly initial teacher education. This is a fantastic opportunity for a leader in this field to contribute to new program development and shape ITE in South Australia.

A truly unique career opportunity awaits; The School has approximately 30 staff and revenue in excess of $30 million. Reporting to the Head of School, you will be a leading member of the School of Education available to sit on committees and to take on leadership roles as and when they arise. This is a balanced role spanning teaching and research, which will involve undergraduate teaching and postgraduate supervision. The position offers a fantastic opportunity to make an important contribution to the education of the next generation, to build collaborative research networks, and to model the highest standards of research excellence and collegiality.

This professorial appointment is targeted to the fields of Teacher Education, specifically initial teacher education.

To be successful you will need: 


	To be a dynamic senior academic who has a reputation of academic distinction in teacher education
	A track record of outstanding scholarly publications
	Evidence of significant domestic and international research networks
	Sustained success in winning competitive grant funding
	Demonstrated ability to forge partnerships with community, industry or other organisations in producing impactful research outcomes
	Demonstrated experience in providing high-quality undergraduate teaching and postgraduate supervision
	Evidence of a leadership style that promotes capacity for collaboration and supports the mentoring of colleagues


 Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics is a place of innovative practice and thought leadership across a diverse range of disciplines. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and has strong connections with business and industry, including internationally.

Learn more at: able.adelaide.edu.au

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Please click here to view the selection criteria document and apply. Please ensure you submit an updated resume and cover letter addressing your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm AEDT, 6 December 2024.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

 For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
Professor Susan James Relly, Head of the School of Education
susan.jamesrelly@adelaide.edu.au

You'll find a full position description and/or selection criteria at the link below.

The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 


The University of Adelaide

Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov

The University of Vienna is internationally renowned for its excellence in teaching and research, and counts more than 7,500 academics from all disciplines. This breadth of expertise offers unique opportunities to address the complex challenges of modern society, to develop comprehensive new approaches, and educate the problem-solvers of tomorrow from a multidisciplinary perspective.

At the Faculty of Life Sciences, the University of Vienna seeks to appoint a

Endowed Professor of Zoo Conservation Science

(full time, limited to a period of 5 years)

The position:

The successful candidate qualifies by an outstanding and internationally recognized research portfolio in animal behavior and its related fields, with a focus on animal conservation in modern zoological gardens and aquariums and its contribution to international species conservation. The competences of the candidate should complement existing strengths in the Department of Behavioral & Cognitive Biology, at the Faculty of Life Sciences of the University of Vienna. Experience with integrating approaches and bridging between research institutions are highly desirable. Strong commitment to the further development of the discipline Zoo Conservation Science, especially with regard to the long-term management of healthy ex-situ animal-populations, is expected. The successful candidate is expected to participate in the curricula of BSc, MSc and PhD programs of University of Vienna. Although teaching is partly in German, the University of Vienna is committed to expand English teaching.

Your academic profile: 


	PhD and post-doctoral experience
	Outstanding research and publication record, with an excellent reputation as an active member in the international academic community (Habilitation (venia docendi) or equivalent international qualification in the relevant field)
	Proven leadership qualities
	Gender and diversity competence
	Experience in designing and managing large and international research projects
	Enthusiasm for excellent teaching and supervision at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral level
	A history of integrating different methodological approaches, experience with bridging between research institutions but also conservation organizations, and a lively interest in studying animals in natural and zoo environments
	Basic German language skills


We offer:


	a dynamic research environment
	a wide range of research and teaching support services
	attractive working conditions in a city with a high quality of life
	an attractive salary according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Staff (§99.1 UG, to be negotiated individually) and an organizational retirement plan
	a “start-up package”, in particular for the initiation of research projects
	the position is limited to 5 years
	comprehensive support and cooperation by Tiergarten Schönbrunn, also providing a strong international network of leading international Zoo and Aquariums, as well as conservation NGO’s and scientific institutes


 Application documents:

Please submit a single PDF file (LastName_FirstName.pdf) containing the following information in English via e-mail to the Dean of the Faculty of Life Sciences of the University of Vienna, Karl-Heinz Wagner, (dekanat.lewi@univie.ac.at):


	Letter of motivation   
	Academic curriculum vitae
	
		education and training
		positions held to date
		relevant parental, family or other care times
		awards and honors
		commissions of trust
		previous and current cooperation partners
		list of most important acquired third-party funding as principal investigator, and, if applicable, of inventions/patents
		list of most important scientific talks (max. 10)
		teaching and mentoring
		supervision experience (Master and PhD)
	
	
	List of publications and a link to your ORCID record
	Research statement         
	
		most important research achievements (max. 2 pages) and planned future research activities (max. 4 pages)
		synopsis of five key publications with relevance to the position advertised
	
	
	Teaching and supervision statement          
	
		teaching and supervision concept, including a description of the previous and planned priorities in academic teaching and supervision (max. 2 pages)
	
	


 Appendices to application document (in a single PDF or ZIP file named “LastName_FirstName_Appendices.pdf/zip”):


	Five key publications as electronic full text version (if not publicly available)     
	Teaching evaluations (if available, compiled into a single PDF file)       
	Copies of certificates of academic degrees (mandatory, compiled into a single PDF file)


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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Reference no.: 20-6-2023
Application deadline:  26 November 2024 


University of Vienna

Hong Kong

FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

ACADEMY OF LANGUAGE AND CULTURE (LAC)

The Academy of Language and Culture (LAC), launched 1st July, 2024, is a dynamic institution, initially comprising three departments: English Language and Literature (ENG), Humanities and Creative Writing (HMW), and Translation, Interpreting, and Intercultural Studies (TIIS). Our vision is to be a leading centre of excellence fostering linguistic diversity, creative expression, and intercultural communication. We empower students and scholars to bridge cultural divides and innovate in literary and translation arts, contributing to a globally interconnected world. The Academy offers multidisciplinary programmes, including the long-standing BA (Hons) in Humanities and BA (Hons) in Translation (since 1990), along with a range of postgraduate offerings. Our faculty boasts international expertise, reflecting our commitment to a globally connected academic environment. Recognised for excellence, TIIS achieved top rankings in the 2020 Research Assessment Exercise for research environment and impact, with HMW also receiving high marks for its research environment. Our commitment to creativity-inspiring education is reflected in our bilingual, interdisciplinary curricula.

Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor (two to three positions) (23241113)

The Academy invites applications for tenure-track positions at Assistant, Associate, and Professor levels. We seek candidates committed to transdisciplinary research and teaching collaborations, both within the Academy of Language and Culture and across the Faculty. A particular focus will be given to candidates whose work bridges language and translation studies with the digital humanities. We encourage applications from individuals with substantive expertise in the arts and humanities, particularly those with experience in language, translation, and interpreting technologies, including AI. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong international research record in these areas, such as computational linguistics, digital text analysis, and AI applications in language learning and translation.

We welcome applicants with diverse expertise, including applying AI and digital technologies to translation and interpreting studies, translation technology, digital humanities methodologies, natural language processing, linguistics, audiovisual translation (with a focus on innovative assistive technologies like AI-enhanced audio description), technologically enhanced conference or community interpreting, and the use of digital platforms for intercultural studies and the preservation of minority cultures.

Candidates should demonstrate an active research programme that engages with the digital transformation of language and cross-cultural practices, including successful grant capture or well-developed grant proposals ready for incubation.

While not strictly required, bilingual proficiency in English and a second language (preferably Chinese) would be advantageous, given the Academy’s course offerings. This linguistic expertise will be particularly valuable in exploring how digital technologies are shaping translation practices in Chinese-English language pairs.

Appointees will undertake undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, actively participate in research and publication, and supervise undergraduate honours projects and postgraduate dissertations (at master’s and doctoral levels as appropriate). They will also undertake administrative duties appropriate to their level of appointment.

Requirements:


	Possess a PhD in Translation Studies, Digital Humanities, Computational Linguistics, or a closely related field;
	Degrees combining translation with areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, or Human-Computer Interaction are particularly relevant; and
	Strong candidates will demonstrate expertise in applying digital technologies and AI to translation and interpreting studies, as well as a deep understanding of the intersection between technology and intercultural communication.


The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of three years. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement and availability of funding.

The remuneration package includes retirement/gratuity benefits, annual leave, medical and dental scheme, housing assistance and relocation allowance wherever appropriate.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications via the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Applicants are requested to send in samples of publications, preferably the three best ones out of their most recent publications, and teaching evaluation results. Applicants should also request three referees to send in confidential letters of reference, with Job Identification number (stated above) quoted on the letters, directly to the Human Resources Office (Email: recruit@hkbu.edu.hk). Those who are not invited for interview 4 months after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. All application materials including publication samples of scholarly/creative works will be disposed of after completion of the recruitment exercise unless otherwise requested. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the advertised post, and the appointment will be offered according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.


Hong Kong Baptist University

China, Suzhou

School: School of Internet of Things, XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang)
Academic Position: Professor
Admin Role: Dean, School of Internet of Things
Report to: Team Leader, Collective Leadership Team, XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang)
Academic Disciplines: IoT, Computer Science, Networking and Communications, System Engineering, Electronics, Data Science
Location: Taicang, Greater Suzhou, China

ABOUT XJTLU

In 2006 Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) was created by the University of Liverpool and Xi’an Jiaotong University – a top ten university in China. Offering a unique international education experience, XJTLU brings together excellent research practice and expertise from both institutions and gives students the skills and knowledge they need to secure careers in a global marketplace. XJTLU now has around 25,000 enrolled students in both Suzhou and Liverpool in the UK, with plans to grow to about 28,000 students by 2025. There are currently about 2,200 staff, among which about 1,000 academic staff, with an almost even split between citizens of the People’s Republic of China and international passport holders. XJTLU offers our undergraduates and postgraduates over 100 programmes with a diverse spectrum of courses. With a focus on innovative learning and teaching, and research, XJTLU draws on the strengths of its parent universities, and plays a pivotal role in facilitating access to China for UK and other institutional partners. At same time, XJTLU is exploring future education by blending the educational theory, best practice and culture from west and east.

For detailed information about the university, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn

ABOUT ENTREPRENEUR COLLEGE (TAICANG)

In 2019, the XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang) was launched, as a pioneers of, and an educational model for, the future university and campus in developing talents and leaders to meet local, national, and global challenges arising from the 4th Industrial Revolution. Developed in collaboration with the Taicang Municipal Government and industry partners, the XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang) moved to the university’s newly opened award winning Taicang campus, within Greater Suzhou, in September 2022. As a result, there are opportunities at all levels for innovative academics in the fields represented by the following schools and education platforms.

For detailed information about the XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang), please visit:

https://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/study/departments/entrepreneur-college-taicang/

ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF INTERNET OF THINGS

The School of Internet of Things is one of the 7 industry-themed Schools in the XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang). Each School consists of an Education, Research and Development Institute (“ERDI”) for teaching and university-business research collaboration, a professional services centre supporting daily activities of students, staff, and business partners, and a School Affiliated Company jointly established by XJTLU and the School’s industry partner for practical on-the-job learning and teaching. 

Industry Partner Overview

The School of Internet of Things has been jointly developed by the University and one of its industry partner – Eolane China, to deliver industry-themed programme(s).

Eolane Group is a leading French professional in electronic manufacturing services and original design manufacturing services, focusing on industrial control, medical, automotive, new energy, railway, defence, aerospace, IoT and other industrial fields. For more information please see http://www.eolane.cn/

POSITION OVERVIEW AND RESPONSIBILITIES

An XJTLU Dean is the head of a school on the Taicang Campus at XJTLU and is crucial to its effective operation. The Dean provides leadership and support to the strategic development of the School. The Dean is the key representative role for the School within the university and externally. The Dean is a member of the extended XJTLU Senior Management Team. The Dean reports to the Team Leader, XEC Collective Leadership Team, XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang) for the operation of the School. The initial term of appointment is three years. We are looking for an academic leader from candidates in the fields of IoT, computer science, networking and communications, systems engineering, electronics, data science. The Dean will be responsible for: 

Leadership


	Provide leadership and oversight to the School and leads the School’s Management Team.
	Act as a full member of the XEC Collective Leadership Team, Deans’ Advisory Group and Academic Board.
	Lead the School strategic planning process, with the support of the School Management Team. 
	Ensure teaching, research, and industry engagement activities within the School are adequate to fulfil its mission and vision, and maintain the international accreditation currently held.
	Develop the School’s external engagement, grow collaborations with companies and other non-academic organisations, representing the School both domestically and internationally. This ambassadorial function contributes to the increased reputation and standing of the School.
	Provide executive-level strategic advice, briefings, and support to the leadership team, industry partners for innovation, knowledge exploitation, incubation and acceleration, and serve on a range of institutional committees and groups. 
	Provide leadership, guidance and input into business engagement by driving business growth by identifying opportunities, tracking new markets, and building sustainable client relationships.
	Keep under regular review the key strategic risks and opportunities, internal and external stakeholders relating to the campus strategic plan and the University’s priorities. 
	Provides support for the University leadership agenda, and acts to ensure a synergistic collaboration between the School and the rests of the University.


Administration


	Oversee all management and functional activities within the School. 
	Take action on specific administrative tasks assigned by the university. These include service on committees and working parties; as chair of review panels and etc.
	Specific responsible within the School for: Strategic and annual planning; Work allocation of the senior management staff; Budget development; School-level staff appointments; Staff Professional Development Reviews and processes.


Management


	The Dean line manages all academic staff.
	Ensure staff carry out their duties professionally, effectively, and at the highest standard possible. Management entails talking and communicating with people, providing support to them in their work, ensuring direction and providing useful and meaningful feedback to enable School work to be successfully completed. 
	Effectively manage the progress of the Annual Performance Review and Academic Promotion at School-level.


Key relationships


	The Dean is responsible for the School and reports to the Team Leader, XEC Collective Leadership Team, XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang). 
	The Dean works closely with the Associate Vice-Presidents for Learning and Teaching and Research and Impact to ensure the ongoing development of the portfolio of degree programmes, research outputs, and international activities.
	The Dean works closely with COO for XEC, other Deans in XEC, and the Director of the Centre for Academic Affairs who acts to support the academic work of each department.
	The Dean works closely with the Director of ERDI (Education, Research and Development Institute) in the School and the School Manager to ensure the development of research synergies, provision of administrative services and economies of scale, and activities to raise the profile of the School.
	The Dean works closely with other Deans in the University, especially through the Deans’ Advisory Group which focuses on the strategic development of academic units and of academic staff.
	The Dean works closely with Heads of Department in the University, especially through issues raised through the Deans’ Advisory Group, which is the key forum in the university for the discussion of operational academic affairs.
	The Dean works closely with the XEC’s Chair of the Syntegrative Education Committee.
	The Dean is leader and mentor to all staff in the School, especially for managers at the School level.


Responsibilities


	The Dean is responsible to the Team Leader, XEC Collective Leadership Team, XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang) for the academic development of the School. This includes lead on the development and implementation of appropriate academic programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate taught and research levels.
	The Dean is responsible for the regular assessment of teaching and research outcomes, and works with relevant administrative departments for the improvement of teaching and research outcomes.
	The Dean is responsible for ensuring the application of all university policies and regulations by members of staff in the School.
	The Dean is responsible for ensuring adherence to the laws and directives of the People’s Republic of China by staff in the School.


Personal Attributes

The School of Internet of Things is adopting a new higher education model based upon the concept of Syntegrative Education (SE). SE is a new model developed by the University to address an increasingly networked and complex future of work in the 4th Industrial Revolution. The model is core to the University’s strategy for its next ten-year development focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship. SE aims to train syntegrative leaders with Management skills, International perspective, Discipline-specific knowledge, and adaptability in Industry (MIDI). 

The position will attract academic leaders embodying these SE values and are passionate in engaging in a future-focused co-learning ecosystem comprising students, academics, practitioners, university, industry, and community. The School seeks a visionary leader who thrive by creating impact through authentic engagement, cross-boundary collaboration, collective learning and discovery, and action-oriented inquiries. The Dean is also a creative educator who adopts a systems mindset and use their knowledge, skills, and experiences to co-design and deliver an enriching educational experience for students. They view education as an integrative and life-long transformative process.

The candidate should have the:


	Ability to proactively seek and respond to issues with flexible, effective and, where appropriate, innovative solutions. 
	Ability to prioritise, take and implement decisions to achieve agreed objectives.
	Ability to contribute to the strategic development of the University.
	Ability to lead and develop academic staff and mentorship skills with the ability to coach colleagues. 
	The ability to interact effectively with a range of stakeholders, including staff at all levels, students, and external organisations by possessing highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCES


	Candidates must be a PhD holder in Internet of Things or other related subjects from a world-renowned university or be able to demonstrate an equivalent professional practice and engagement.
	Candidates must be willing/able to actively engage with new educational models such as Syntegrative Education (SE).
	Candidates shall become familiar with and observe Chinese and UK rules and regulations of higher education. 
	Candidates shall have management experience with good people skills and have the ability or experience to form or develop a new academic unit.
	Candidates must have an international reputation and demonstrate impacts in relevant research fields and are expected to have a good sense of the technology trends and relevant research experience on industrial projects. Candidates should have experience to cooperate with industrial partners to develop R&D projects.
	Candidates must have rich experience in research, academic leadership, financial management, strategic planning, people management, as well as senior academic management experience in a university, research institution or similar functions/areas.
	Candidates must demonstrate a good track record of engagement with students and industry. 
	Candidates must have a high level of communicative competence in English; an equivalent knowledge of Chinese would be an advantage.
	Candidates with administration and management experience in international universities or Sino-foreign joint universities are preferred. 
	Some experience of working in a relevant industry would be an advantage.
	Outstanding organisational skills, and ability to prioritise at individual and team levels, to be sensitive to the pressures facing other groups and individuals and to work to deadlines and under pressure.


CITIZENSHIP AND VISA REGULATIONS

Employment at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is regulated by Chinese Labour Laws, and must comply with the regulations of the provincial government. These regulations stipulate who is eligible for legal employment with regard to obtaining work permits and visas.  Please be advised candidates over 65 may be not eligible for a work visa in the P.R. China.

Career Development


	Clear career development path with annual review.
	Professional development training are provided.


Compensation & Benefits

SALARY: Competitive salary in the market

BENEFITS


	Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances as
	
		Housing allowance
		Travel allowance
		Education allowance
		Relocation allowance
		Etc.
	
	
	Commercial insurance: international insurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and family members. (details refer to the University Policy)
	Paid holidays:
	
		Statutory Holidays (11 days)
		Annual Leave (36 days)
		Family Matters Leave
		Paid Sick Leave
		Marriage Leave
		Paternity Leave
		Parental Leave
		Etc.
	
	
	Working visa and residence permit in China: XJTLU sponsors working visa and residence permit in China for the staff.  


HOW TO APPLY

Please send your application online:

https://career15.sapsf.cn/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=3786&company=xjtlu

Applications must be submitted in PDF that includes 3 parts in the order of:


	An extended cover letter
	A current CV, including date of birth, country of citizenship, current location, and highest degree level
	Contact details for three references  Applications should be received by the closing date stated above.  


For specific enquiries relating to the position, please Dr Xiaojun Zhang, Team Leader, XEC Collective Leadership Team, XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang) by email on Xiaojun.Zhang@xjtlu.edu.cn. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Ms Mingyu Yuan, HRBP at Mingyu.Yuan@xjtlu.edu.cn. 


Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

The University of Vienna is internationally renowned for its excellence in teaching and research, and counts more than 7,500 academics from all disciplines. This breadth of expertise offers unique opportunities to address the complex challenges of modern society, to develop comprehensive new approaches, and educate the problem-solvers of tomorrow from a multidisciplinary perspective.

At the Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies, the University of Vienna seeks to appoint a

Full Professor of Historical Archaeology with a Focus on the Later Middle Ages, Modern Times and Contemporary History

The position:

The applicant has a special research focus in historical archaeology (with a focus on the period from the late Middle Ages up to contemporary historical archaeology), primarily in Central Europe, and pursues a broad interdisciplinary approach. Further strengthening the existing interdisciplinary competences of the Viennese archaeological research landscape is desired, especially in the field of material and/or Heritage Sciences. The ability and willingness to teach theories and methods of archaeology as well as medieval, modern and contemporary archaeology are extensively required. This also includes conducting training excavations.

Your academic profile:


	Doctoral degree/PhD
	Outstanding research achievements, excellent publication and funding record, international reputation
	Proven leadership qualities
	Gender and diversity competence
	Experience in designing and managing large research projects
	Enthusiasm for excellent teaching and supervision at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral level
	Willingness to take on organisational and administrative responsibilities within the Faculty and/or the University


The University of Vienna expects the successful candidate to acquire, within three years, proficiency in German sufficient for teaching in bachelor’s programmes and for participation in university committees.

We offer:


	a dynamic research environment
	a wide range of research and teaching support services
	attractive working conditions in a city with a high quality of life
	an attractive salary according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Staff (§98 UG, level A1, to be negotiated individually) and an organisational retirement plan
	a “start-up package”, in particular for the initiation of research projects
	comprehensive relocation support


Application documents:

Please submit a single PDF file (LastName_FirstName.pdf) containing the following information in English (and if desired additionally in German) via e-mail to the Dean of the Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies of the University of Vienna, Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Christina Lutter (dekanat.hkw@univie.ac.at):


	Letter of motivation
	Academic curriculum vitae
	
		education and training
		positions held to date
		relevant parental, family or other care times
		awards and honors
		commissions of trust
		previous and current cooperation partners
		list of most important acquired third-party funding as principal investigator, and, if applicable, of inventions/patents
		list of most important scientific talks (max. 10)
		teaching and mentoring
		supervision experience (Master and PhD)
	
	
	List of publications and a link to your ORCID record
	Research statement         
	
		most important research achievements (max. 2 pages) and planned future research activities (max. 4 pages)
		synopsis of five key publications with relevance to the position advertised
	
	
	Teaching and supervision statement          
	
		teaching and supervision concept, including a description of the previous and planned priorities in academic teaching and supervision (max. 2 pages)
	
	


 Appendices to application document:


	Five key publications as electronic full text version
	Teaching evaluations (if available, compiled into a single PDF file)
	Copies of certificates of academic degrees (mandatory, compiled into a single PDF file)


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.

University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365.

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Reference no.: 14-2024
Application deadline: 10 January 2025


University of Geneva

Rankings

Arts and Humanities 2024=98th

Business and Economics 2024201-250th

Clinical and Health 2024126-150th

Computer Science 2024201-250th

Education 2024176-200th

Law 202451st

Life Sciences 2024126-150th

Physical Sciences 2024101-125th

Psychology 2024101-125th

Social Sciences 2024201-250th

Impact Rankings

Impact Rankings 2022201-300th

No Poverty 2022401-600th

Zero Hunger 2022301-400th

Good Health and Wellbeing 2022201-300th

Quality Education 2022301-400th

Gender Equality 2022201-300th

Clean Water and Sanitation 2022201-300th

Affordable and Clean Energy 2022401-600th

Decent Work and Economic Growth 2022401-600th

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 2022=53rd

Reduced Inequalities 2022301-400th

Sustainable Cities and Communities 2022201-300th

Responsible Consumption and Production 2022401-600th

Climate Action 2022101-200th

Life below Water 2022301-400th

Life on Land 2022101-200th

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 202243rd

Partnership for the Goals 2022601-800th

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Key Student Statistics

Subjects Taught at the University of Geneva

Social Sciences.css-umjwst{margin-left:0.5rem;vertical-align:middle;font-size:0.75rem;color:#595959;}201–250th

Psychology101–125th

Physical Sciences101–125th

Life Sciences126–150th

Law51st

Education176–200th

Computer Science201–250th

Clinical and Health126–150th

Arts and Humanities=98th

Business and Economics201–250th

Arts and Humanities 2024=98^th

Business and Economics 2024201-250^th

Clinical and Health 2024126-150^th

Computer Science 2024201-250^th

Education 2024176-200^th

Law 202451^st

Life Sciences 2024126-150^th

Physical Sciences 2024101-125^th

Psychology 2024101-125^th

Social Sciences 2024201-250^th

Impact Rankings 2022201-300^th

No Poverty 2022401-600^th

Zero Hunger 2022301-400^th

Good Health and Wellbeing 2022201-300^th

Quality Education 2022301-400^th

Gender Equality 2022201-300^th

Clean Water and Sanitation 2022201-300^th

Affordable and Clean Energy 2022401-600^th

Decent Work and Economic Growth 2022401-600^th

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 2022=53^rd

Reduced Inequalities 2022301-400^th

Sustainable Cities and Communities 2022201-300^th

Responsible Consumption and Production 2022401-600^th

Climate Action 2022101-200^th

Life below Water 2022301-400^th

Life on Land 2022101-200^th

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 202243^rd

Partnership for the Goals 2022601-800^th

Social Sciences201–250^th

Psychology101–125^th

Physical Sciences101–125^th

Life Sciences126–150^th

Law51^st

Education176–200^th

Computer Science201–250^th

Clinical and Health126–150^th

Arts and Humanities=98^th

Business and Economics201–250^th