Assistant Professor, Non-tenure Track

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Wien, Österreich Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien Vollzeit

Vienna University of Economics and Business
- Research, development, teaching
- Fulltime
- published till: 2025-01-01
- 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 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

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?**
We are looking forward to hearing from you



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