All Things Urban

Universität Wien, founded in 1365, is one of the oldest and largest universities in Europe. About 9,500 employees, 6,700 of who are academic employees, work at 19 faculties and centres. This makes the University of Vienna Austria’s largest research and education institution. About 92,000 national and international students are currently enrolled at the University of Vienna. With more than 180 degree programmes, the University offers the most diverse range of studies in Austria. The University of Vienna is also a major provider of continuing education. In 2015, the Alma Mater Rudolphina Vindobonensis celebrates its 650th Anniversary.

At the Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy of the University of Vienna the position of a University Professor of Urban Studies (full time, permanent position) is to be filled. Candidates for the professorship must be internationally recognized for Urban Geography with a focus on urbanisation in the context of global change processes and societal transitions. We are looking for individuals who are outstanding scholars with cross-cutting research concepts in the interdisciplinary field of urban studies. Candidates are expected to have excellent publication, external funding and teaching records. The new professorship is expected to strengthen cooperation within and across faculties. Teaching at all levels will be done mainly in Geography, as well as within the teacher education program and with the option to contribute to Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, and Meteorology. The candidate is expected to play a leading role in the international 4Cities Master Programme in Urban Studies.

- Doctoral degree/PhD and post-doctoral experience at a university or other research institution Habilitation (venia docendi) in a subject field relevant to this position or an internationally accepted equivalent qualification is desirable - Outstanding achievements in research, excellent publication record, international reputation - Experience in designing, procuring and managing large research projects, as well as the willingness and ability to lead research groups - Enthusiasm for excellent teaching, teaching experience at universities as well as the ability and willingness to teach students in all phases of their studies (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral level), to supervise academic theses and to promoting young academic colleagues - 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. In addition, the University of Vienna expects the successful candidate to be prepared to take over responsibility on the organisational level of the Faculty and the University, if necessary.

- A negotiable and attractive salary (classification according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Staff, allocation to job group A1; section 98 of the Universities Act 2002); the salary will be individually negotiated under consideration of the previous career development and the current income situation - In addition to the statutory social insurance, the University of Vienna offers a pension fund to its employees - A “start-up package”, in particular for the initiation of research projects - A dynamic research location with well-established research funding provisions - Attractive working conditions in a city with a high quality of life - Comprehensive advice and support in relation to finding an accommodation, change of schools and dual career - A wide range of support services offered by central service institutions

This job is available for international candidates.