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Senior Lecturer (academic teaching) 

47 Faculty of Psychology  

Job vacancy starting: 02/01/2026 | Working hours:  20.00  | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) 

Limited contract until: 01/31/2030

Job ID: 4910

In case of positive evaluation at the end of the fixed-term period of 4 years, the position will be changed to a permanent position. 

Do you enjoy working with young people, are you curious, and do you want to pass on your knowledge?  As a Senior Lecturer, you play a crucial role in educating students. In addition to providing a solid academic education, we also place a special emphasis on the personal development of students. We support students in developing curiosity and critical thinking, thereby creating a solid foundation for the professional challenges of the next generation.

Your workplace:

The Senior Lecturer position is responsible in particular for teaching in the field of clinical and healthpsychology in the Bachelor's and Master's degree programs at the Faculty of Psychology. You will be responsible for academic teaching for an average of 7 semester hours per week and design lectures, Seminars, and other teaching Formats (particularly practice-oriented courses) across all educational phases. In addition, the Senior Lecturer may be expectedto (co-)supervise Bachelor's and Master's theses. Taking on administrative tasks (especially in theadministration of teaching) is part of the job. The ongoing reception of the current state of science and theassumption of research activities are expected. Continuous didactic training, especially in the area of e-learning, is also expected.

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in scientific teaching, research & administration, which means:

• You hold courses independently in the Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement. That means an average of 7 semester hours per week for part-time employment, which are to be taught predominantly in German.
• You will take on administrative tasks, especially in the administration of teaching.
• We expect from you the ongoing reception of the current state of science as well as the didactic further training.

What we expect:

• Completed PhD studies in Psychology
• Several years of independent teaching at a post-secondary educational institution
• Didactic competencies (proof e.g. by teaching evaluations, teaching awards)
• Experience in clinical and health psychology research and teaching (preferably with a focus on knowledge related to competencies in theory- and evidence-based practice within Clinical Psychology and Health Psychology)
• Experience in teaching research skills
• Experience in e-learning (e.g. webinars, Moodle), as well as digital & hybrid teaching
• (Ongoing or completed) further training as a Clinical Psychologist or Psychotherapist (in an evidence-based practice)
• Proficiency in German sufficient for teaching in the German language
• Social competencies

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid (upon agreement)

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team with excellent research infrastructure, dedicated colleagues and students who want to learn from you.

Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4,932,90 (on a fulltime basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

It is that easy to apply:

• With your scientific curriculum vitae and certificates
• Letter of intent
• With your didactic teaching concept (max. 2 pages)
• List of courses held (incl. evaluations, if available)
• List of publications and list of research projects carried out
• PhD Degree
• Via our  job portal/ Apply now -  button

If you have any questions, please contact:

Urs Markus Nater  

urs.nater@univie.ac.at

We look forward to new personalities in our team! 
The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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​Application deadline: 11/26/2025