Senior Lecturer Aesthetic Sports and Artistic Gymnastics

Senior Lecturer Aesthetic Sports and Artistic Gymnastics

59 Centre for Sport Science and University Sports
Startdate:01.09.2026 | Working hours:40 | Collective bargaining agreement:§48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until:31.08.2030
Reference no.:5592

In case of a 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 keen to pass on your knowledge? As a Senior Lecturer, you will play a key role in the education of students. Together with a dedicated team of teaching staff, you will make a significant contribution to the students’ success. In addition to providing a sound academic education, the motivation of our students is particularly close to our hearts. We want to support young people in developing a curious and critical mindset, thereby laying a solid foundation for future professional challenges.

Your workplace:

As a Senior Lecturer, you will be based in the field of aesthetic sports within the Sports and Exercise Science degree programme and the Physical Education and Sport course. This involves teaching in the areas of gymnastics, acrobatics and dance, as well as floor and artistic gymnastics.

The position is for 40 (or 20) hours per week and involves an average teaching load of 24 (or 12) contact hours per semester.

We are seeking a candidate who can cover both areas of aesthetic sports disciplines. Alternatively, there is the option of splitting the post by subject area and filling it with two candidates. In this case, the working hours would be 50% each, with an average teaching load of 12 contact hours per week for each candidate, with the option to increase this if required.

Please state explicitly in your application whether you wish to apply for both areas (40 hours) or only for one (20 hours) of the two areas.

Your future tasks:

• As a Senior Lecturer, you will be involved in teaching the subject of Movement and Sport, as well as in the Department of Sport and Movement, at Bachelor’s and Master’s level.
• Your core responsibilities will include delivering instructional courses in the field of aesthetic sports (movement experiences in floor exercises and artistic gymnastics and/or movement experiences in gymnastics, acrobatics and dance).
• You will play a coordinating role within the department in relation to the entrance examination.
• We expect the academic (further) development of teaching and learning content in modern formats
• You are expected to keep abreast of the current state of the art in the field and to undertake further didactic training during periods when you are not teaching.
• In addition, the role involves undertaking administrative tasks, particularly in the administration and organisation of teaching.

What we expect:

We are looking for people who see university teaching as an interesting and challenging field. Requirements for application are:

• A completed Master’s or Diploma degree in Sports and Exercise Science or a teaching qualification in Physical Education
• Relevant training in the field of dance, gymnastics or/and floor exercises and artistic gymnastics (university education, coaching qualification or equivalent evidence)
• Several years’ experience of independent teaching at a post-secondary educational institution
• Previous teaching experience at secondary levels I and II would be an advantage
• Enthusiasm for sharing knowledge and for university teaching
• Interest in the use of digital teaching formats
• Very good command of English

What we offer:

• An inspiring working environment:you will be part of an international team with excellent research facilities in a relaxed working environment.
• Good public transport links:Your new workplace is easily accessible by public transport.
• In-house training and coaching:We offer you ongoing opportunities to expand and deepen your skills.
• Competitive salary:The basic salary of EUR 3,776.10 (based on full-time) increases if we can take your professional experience into account.

Applying is easy:

• CV and cover letter
• Certificate of completion of a Master’s/Diploma degree
• Proof of qualifications in the field of team sports
• Teaching concept (max. 2 pages)
• List of courses taught (including evaluation results, if available)
• Where applicable, list of publications and involvement in research projects
• Via our job portal / Apply now - button

If you have any questions, please contact:

Barbara Wessner
barbara.wessner@univie.ac.at

Application deadline: 05/19/2026