About the opportunity
The University of Vienna is seeking a Senior Lecturer in the field of human and economic geography. The position is based at the Department of Geography and Regional Research (IfGR) within the Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy. The role involves teaching at both Bachelor’s and Master’s levels, focusing on the basics and methods of human geography for undergraduates and the geographies of socio-economic sustainability transformations for graduate students. The position is for 20 hours per week, including an average of 7 semester hours of academic teaching.
Salary and benefits
- Basic salary of EUR 5,014.30 (on a full-time basis), which may increase based on professional experience.
- Flexible working hours and the possibility of partial remote work (telework) within Austria.
- Access to an international team and excellent research infrastructure.
- Internal further training and coaching opportunities.
- Workplace with good public transport connections.
Who can apply?
- Completed doctorate in the subject area.
- Several years of independent, professionally relevant, and well-evaluated teaching at a post-secondary educational institution.
- Very good didactic skills, including experience with digital formats and the critical use of AI tools in teaching.
- Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods.
- Competence to teach in both German and English languages.
- Ability to work as a team player with enthusiasm for university teaching.
Required documents
- CV and certificates.
- Proof of course evaluation results (if applicable).
- Letter of motivation (maximum 2 pages).
- General didactic teaching concept (maximum 2 pages).
- List of courses held.
- List of publications and research projects carried out or participated in.
When to apply
- Application deadline: 2026-09-20.
- Job vacancy starting: 2027-01-02.
How to apply
- Apply via the university's job portal using the 'Apply now' button.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Academics with a completed doctorate specializing in human and economic geography.
- Educators with a proven track record of teaching at the post-secondary level.
- Professionals comfortable with hybrid work models and international academic environments.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a part-time position (20 hours per week), which may impact total compensation expectations.
- The role requires proficiency in both German and English for teaching purposes.
- Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate their didactic skills and experience with digital teaching tools.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position is ideal for an academic looking to integrate into a prestigious research university while maintaining flexibility. It offers a platform to shape undergraduate and graduate curricula in sustainability transformations, making it a strong choice for those balancing research or other professional commitments.
Our take
Highly qualified geography educators with bilingual capabilities should strongly consider this role; those seeking full-time academic appointments or who lack German language proficiency may find it less suitable.
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