Senior Lecturer (academic teaching) Gender Studies in Wien

Organisation/Company Universität Wien Research Field Sociology » Educational sociology Sociology » Other Sociology » Sociology of labour Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 10 Oct 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country Austria Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 28.4 Offer Starting Date 1 Feb 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description At the University of Vienna, over 10,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,500 of them are academic staff members. These are individuals who, with their curiosity and their continuous pursuit of excellence, engage in international cutting‑edge research and teaching. With us, you will also find space to unfold your potential. We are looking for a/an

Senior Lecturer (academic teaching) Gender Studies

46 Faculty of Philosophy and Education Startdate:

01.02.2027 |

Working hours:

28.4 |

Collective bargaining agreement:

§48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) Limited until:

31.01.2031 Reference no.:

6262

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.

We look for a Senior Lecturer for the interdisciplinary Master programme "Gender Studies" with a high portion of international students and a strong international network. Teaching is research driven and supported by colleagues of different disciplines leading to an extensive profile of the programme.

As Senior Lecturer, you will mainly be involved in teaching in the Master programme Gender Studies. Teaching entails the full range of the curriculum, including thematic as well as methodological and methodic classes of interdisciplinary Gender Studies. There is a demand for a social scientific focus. The employment extent is 28.4 hours per week, which includes a teaching load of an average of 10 hours of scientific teaching per semester. We appreciate the interest to work full‑time with 14 hours of scientific teaching per semester.

You will independently give courses at Bachelor's and Master's level You make an active contribution to the (further) development of course and examination formats We expect from you the ongoing reception of the current state of science as well as the didactic further training during the lecture‑free time. You will take on administrative tasks, especially in the administration of teaching.

What we expect:

Completed doctorate in the field of Gender Studies (incl. gender research from other disciplines) Preferably your knowledge includes current gender epistemology and methodology Several years of independent teaching at a post‑secondary educational institution Enthusiasm for sharing knowledge and for university teaching Ability to work in a team and willingness to coordinate teaching content with colleagues according to the requirements of the study program Excellent German and English language skills, both written and spoken Persons with qualification for supervision are especially invited to apply (habilitation or equivalent academic level)

Additional Information What we offer:

Work-Life Balance:

flexible working hours and possibility to possibility to remote work (in accordance with requirements) 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 5.079,50; (on a fulltime basis) increases if we can credit professional experience. Equal opportunities for everyone:

We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!

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