Assistant Professor, non-tenure track

  • Vienna University of Economics and Business
  • Research, development, teaching
  • Fulltime
  • published till: 08.01.2025
You want to understand how things are connected and make a fundamental impact? We offer an environment where you can realize your full potential. At one of Europe’s largest and most modern business and economics universities. On a campus where quality of work is also quality of life. We are looking for support at the

Institute for Social Change and Sustainability
Fulltime, 40 hours/week
Starting February 01, 2025, and limited for the duration of a maternity-related leave
 
The position is open to social scientists with an ambitious and innovative research agenda fitting the profile of the IGN, and enthusiasm for teamwork and teaching. 

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
Curious? Visit our website and find out more at www.wu.ac.at/benefits

The minimum monthly gross salary amounts to €4,752.30 (14 times per year). This salary may be adjusted based on equivalent prior work experience. In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive social benefits.

Do you want to join the WU team?
Then please submit your application by January 08, 2025 (ID 2276).
We are looking forward to hearing from you!