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Senior Lecturer (scientific teaching) 

 8507 History Directorate of Studies 

Job vacancy starting: 09/01/2026  | Working hours: 40,00  | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) 

Limited contract until: 08/31/2027

Job ID: 4821

In case of positive evaluation at the end of the fixed-term period of 4 years, the position will be changed to a permanet 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 History Study Programme Management at the Faculty of History and Cultural Studies covers five institutes and offers two bachelor's and six master's programmes. It has approximately 5,000 students.

As a senior lecturer, you will be involved in teaching on the History study programme. The full-time position involves an average of 14 hours of academic teaching per week. If your performance is evaluated positively at the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the position will be converted to a permanent position by mutual agreement.

Your future tasks:

You will teach 14 SWS per semester, with a focus on the bachelor's level of the BA History and BEd History and Political Education programmes. The teaching portfolio also includes courses in the introductory and orientation phase (StEOP). If required, you may also be assigned courses at the master's level. You will be expected to keep up to date with the latest developments in the field, undertake further training in teaching methods and carry out research tasks during the lecture-free period. In addition, you will be required to perform administrative tasks, particularly in the area of teaching administration. You must be willing to contribute to the further development of teaching in the field of history, for example through the use of AI or the implementation of new curricula. Depending on requirements, the teaching duties will focus on the following areas:

• Austrian history in a European and global context;

• Sources and methods of historical studies

• Historical research and writing

• Conducting courses with integrated examinations (guided readings, proseminars, seminars)

What we expect:

Excellent knowledge of German

Academic qualification in the form of a completed doctorate in the field of Austrian history of the late Middle Ages or early modern period.

Ability to explain fundamental political, social and economic processes of change.

Relevant academic publications, broad teaching experience in tertiary education.

What we offer:

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:

The application documents include the following:

• Letter of motivation (max. 2 pages, 1.5 lines, 12 pt.)

• Academic CV including certificates

• List of teaching activities and academic publications

• Teaching concept for a lecture with tutorial (VU) on the topic of ‘Austrian history in a European and global context (Middle Ages to the 21st century)’ (max. 2 pages, 1.5 lines, 12 pt.). Explanation: Lectures with exercises (VU) consist of a lecture and an exercise part. Regular attendance and participation by students are part of the course requirements. Performance is assessed in several parts

• Course evaluations (if available)

• Via our  job portal/ Apply now -  button

If you have any content questions, please contact:

Peter Rauscher  

peter.rauscher@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 lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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 Application deadline: 12/20/2025 (MM-DD-YYYY)