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The successful candidate is expected to have established an international reputation as a researcher in their field and to have outstanding qualifications:
- Venia docendi or foreign equivalent, or an equivalent subject-relevant academic qualification.
- Social science background with a focus on management and/or psychology.
- Evidence of outstanding research ability and potential, through a record of publications in top-tier journals and participation in relevant third party-funded national and/or international empirical research projects.
- Experience, competence and established commitment to high quality teaching, guidance in scientific work and supervision of PhD students.
- Ability to teach courses in the fields of HR management and business psychology, such as: improving personnel strategies, psychological assessments and hiring methods, organizational structures, leadership, engagement, motivation, well-being at work, or change management.
- Experience in successful acquisition, execution, and management of third-party funded research projects.
- Experience in interdisciplinary team collaboration.
- Activities in scientific networks like international professional societies and other research networks.
- Interpersonal skills including gender and diversity management skills, communication and team, and leadership skills.
- Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English; Proficiency in German language or the willingness to learn German when moving to Vienna is welcome.
Further information
Contact and ApplicationThis is a full‐time, unlimited contract position where applicants are prepared to work up to 40 hours per week. The initial annual gross salary for Associate Professors / Senior Lecturers is EUR 80,000, for Full Professors EUR 108,000 (plus approx. 30% contribution to the social security and pension fund paid by the employer according to Austrian Law), with additional remuneration for extra teaching or supervision of theses. The position remains open until filled. The review of applications will begin immediately after the announcement. Anticipated starting date: as soon as possible, but no later than September 2025. We will start screening applications in January 2025.
For questions related to this position, please contact the chair of the search committee, Prof. Astrid Dickinger (
astrid.dickinger@modul.ac.at). Please submit your complete application online including (insert link):
- Brief motivation letter indicating why you believe yourself being suitable for this position (max. 1-page A4).
- Curriculum vitae including ORCID and Google Scholar profile and details of professional, teaching and research experience.
- List of publications.
- Teaching portfolio and a concept of your teaching approach.
- Research portfolio and a list of the five most important peer-reviewed publications.
About us
Modul University Vienna is an international private university and offers cutting-edge education at BBA, BSc, MSc, MBA and PhD levels. Students and staff come from over 70 countries around the world, providing for a multicultural and diverse work environment.As an employer, Modul University Vienna offers:
- Opportunities to work from home
- Flexible working hours
- International and dynamic team
- Personal and professional development
- Independent working environment
- Public transport ticket
Modul University Vienna is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to equality and diversity that does not discriminate on the basis of, among other factors, age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender or gender expression, national origin, race, sexual orientation, or social class. We especially encourage women and people who belong minority groups to apply and welcome all applications that can contribute to a diverse working culture.
