Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Universität Wien
- Research Field: Arts » Other, Cultural studies » Other, Arts » Performing arts
- Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Application Deadline: 15 Sep 2026 - 00:00 (UTC)
- Country: Austria
- Type of Contract: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-time
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Offer Description
Job description:
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.
The Faculty of Philosophy and Education at the University of Vienna invites applications for a
Tenure-Track Professorship in Medieval philosophy and/or Early Modern Philosophy
46 Faculty of Philosophy and Education
Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. A2
Reference no.: 6006
Where to apply
Requirements
Specific Requirements
The position
The successful candidate will have a proven research focus in medieval philosophy and/or early modern philosophy. An innovative research profile is expected that contributes to the international advancement of the history of philosophy and is relevant to current systematic, historical, and interdisciplinary debates. The successful candidate will develop an independent line of research, strengthen and connect existing research priorities, and increase their international visibility and impact.
The Department of Philosophy at the University of Vienna is part of the Faculty of Philosophy and Education and has a broad research and teaching profile. It has particular strengths in theoretical philosophy, especially metaphysics, philosophy of language, and philosophy of science, as well as in practical philosophy, with focuses on moral and political philosophy, applied ethics, and social philosophy. Current areas of specialization in the history of philosophy include ancient philosophy, modern philosophy, Neo-Kantianism, and research on the Vienna Circle. The University of Vienna provides an interdisciplinary research environment with numerous opportunities for collaboration within the humanities, social sciences, and cultural studies, as well as with related disciplines. The professorship is embedded in an internationally connected research environment and benefits from collaborations in research networks and university research initiatives.
Your academic profile:
- Doctoral degree/PhD
- Two years of international research experience during or after doctoral studies
- Outstanding research achievements, excellent publication and funding record, international reputation
- Gender and diversity competence
- Experience in designing of and participating in research projects, ability to lead research groups and acquire third-party funding
- Enthusiasm for excellent teaching and supervision at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral level
We expect the successful candidate to acquire, within three years, proficiency in German sufficient for teaching in bachelor's programmes and for participation in university committees.
Additional Information
Benefits
We offer:
- the opportunity to obtain a permanent position and eventual promotion to full professor; the initial contract as Assistant Professor is limited to six years, after positive evaluation of a qualification agreement the contract becomes permanent as Associate Professor; Associate Professors can be promoted to Full Professor through an internal competitive procedure.
- 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 (level A2) and an organisational retirement plan
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Universität Wien
Country: Austria
City: Wien
Postal Code: 1010
Contact
City: Wien
Website: http://www.univie.ac.at
Street: Universitätsring 1
Postal Code: 1010
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