Job position and department´s overview
Modul University Vienna is seeking an outstanding scholar for a Researcher & Lecturer position for its School of Sustainability, Governance, and Methods to join its research team and teach undergraduate courses in the broader areas of sustainability, economics, methods, and management (www.modul.ac.at/study-programs). This position is at the Researcher & Lecturer level and foresees candidates to develop their PhD research and participate in university self-governance. The School of Sustainability, Governance, and Methods seeks candidates whose doctoral research will be related to one or more of the main research areas of the School.
Further information
This is a full‐time, limited contract position where applicants are prepared to work up to 40 hours per week (with overtime hours). The position remains open until filled; the review of applications will commence immediately after the announcement. Starting date: 1 September 2025.
The position is available as of September 1st for four years. Successful candidates will use about 50% of their working hours (40h/week) for their PhD studies. The starting salary is EUR 30,000 gross (annual teaching load: two units, @45 min per unit, of weekly teaching) plus approx. 30% Arbeitgeberanteil (= 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. From the 2nd year onwards, the salary increases to EUR 39,350 gross with an annual teaching load of six units. Tuition for the PhD program is covered by Modul University Vienna.
Please submit on our job portal your complete application including cover letter, curriculum vitae, a motivation letter, two recommendation letters, academic transcripts, a statement of your research interests referring to any of the research profiles of Sustainability, Governance, and Methods Professors, and a statement of your teaching interests referring to one of the above-mentioned teaching areas (in English; preferably as a single PDF file not exceeding 8 MB).
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.
