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The University of Vienna is a community of almost 11,000 individuals, including approximately 7,700 academic staff members, who passionately pursue answers to the profound questions that shape our future. Fuelled by curiosity and a deep sense of responsibility, they provide invaluable contributions to research and teaching, thus enriching our society. Are you also inspired and driven by the desire to make a meaningful impact? Theology, Religious Studies & Ethics – Doctoral Positions (SSH Call 2026) 174 Research Services and Career Development Startdate: 01.10.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited until: 31.12.2026 Reference no.: 5138 The University of Vienna invites outstanding candidates to apply for multiple doctoral positions in Theology, Religious Studies, and Ethics, as part of its SSH Doctoral Call 2026, offering more than 40 funded doctoral positions in total. Your personal sphere of influence: We are looking for international early-career researchers interested in pursuing doctoral research in the fields of religion, theology, ethics, and related interdisciplinary perspectives. Doctoral researchers will benefit from structured training, strong supervision, and access to interdisciplinary research environments. Candidates can select from a cross-faculty list of supervisors and doctoral schools (available on the Call website) to match their doctoral project idea. Your future tasks: Prepare a highly original and internationally competitive PhD thesis in your designated field. Publish in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals and present your research at international conferences. Design and teach university courses and supervise students according to the requirements specified in the collective agreement for predoctoral researchers. Complete the public presentation of your PhD thesis within one year of your contract starting date. This is part of your personality: You can apply if you are a highly qualified graduate who: will have completed a Diploma or Master’s degree by 30 June 2026 in a field covered by one of the participating doctoral schools or a closely related discipline; demonstrates a strong interest in academic research and in pursuing a PhD at the University of Vienna; can clearly assign their proposed dissertation project to the research focus of one of the participating doctoral schools; is able to take up the doctoral position between 1 July and 1 October 2026; and meets the doctoral admission requirements of the University of Vienna by the start of employment. What we offer: Excellence in research: Join one of Europe’s leading universities with internationally recognised scholars. Vibrant research environment: Engage with top research groups, archives, libraries, and cross-disciplinary centres—supported by seminar series, colloquia, and visiting fellows. Structured doctoral training: Gain access to methods workshops, transferable-skills development, and opportunities to present your work and receive expert feedback. Fair salary: A basic gross salary of EUR 3.714,80 (on a 40h/week basis) per month, 14 times a year. Model 2: The employment duration is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declaration. International networks: Connect to a global community and collaborative projects that encourage mobility and knowledge exchange. Inclusive culture: We foster equal opportunity, diversity, and a collegial environment where talent thrives. It is that easy to apply (in English): Applications are submitted exclusively via the University of Vienna PhD Selection Tool. Please follow the “Apply” button on the Call website. Please provide the following information and documents for upload: Personal information and contact details, Two references (contact details only) Information on education, training, and professional experience Motivation statement Research proposal (max. 5 pages including bibliography) Preferred doctoral school and supervisor selected from the published list, with a brief fit statement (no prior commitment required; matching takes place during the recruitment process) If you have any questions, please refer to the FAQs on the Call website. For any remaining questions, please contact: sshcall2026@univie.ac.at If you have any questions, please contact: Anna Kuprian sshcall2026@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. University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365. Application deadline: 2 March 2026, 2 pm CEST Apply now: https://careers.univie.ac.at/en/praedoc/praedoc-ssh University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365. Application deadline: 03/02/2026 Prae Doc https://careers.univie.ac.at/en/praedoc/praedoc-ssh

Lead Institutional Transformation Through Collaborative Excellence Build on Strong Foundations to Drive Aligned, Measurable Impact Across the University Full-time, 3-year fixed term position with a competitive remuneration package, including 17% superannuation. About the opportunity Collective Excellence 2028 represents a significant evolution in how the University achieves its ambitions-shifting from multiple plans to one aligned strategy, from dispersed effort to targeted action, and from foundational work to measurable impact. Building on substantial groundwork already completed, this role will drive the next phase: embedding collaboration, elevating collective leadership capability, and creating sustainable forums and channels for joint achievement. As the Executive Program Director, Collective Excellence 2028, you will lead one of the University's most significant transformation agendas, spearheading a strategic portfolio of eight major university-wide initiatives designed to elevate education, research, and institutional performance. This senior leadership role will convene and facilitate cross-institutional collaboration, working through complex stakeholder landscapes to drive collective ownership and accountability for the CE28 portfolio. You will design and lead forums for co-creation, build collective leadership capability across faculties and Portfolios, and establish the governance mechanisms that enable-rather than constrain-collaborative achievement. Partnering closely with the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor & Provost Office, Education and Students, Research and Community and Leadership portfolios, faculties, University schools and the strategy portfolio you will bring deep expertise in large-scale transformation to guide decision-making and drive consistent, high-quality implementation. With a focus on measurable improvements in teaching quality, research performance, and student outcomes, your leadership will ensure transparent, on-time, on-budget delivery of the Collective Excellence 2028 initiatives alongside key leaders of the individual programs, helping shape the future of the University. The objectives for the Executive Program Director, Collective Excellence 2028 are to: Lead collaborative delivery and institutional alignment - Convene senior leaders, facilitate cross-portfolio working groups, and build forums for co-creation and collective problem-solving that drive University-wide performance uplift and shape future strategic investment proposals Develop collective leadership capability -Support capacity building across the institution for collaborative leadership, enable cross-functional teams to jointly own outcomes, and champion the cultural and behavioural shifts required for sustained excellence Establish enabling governance frameworks - Implement and oversee CE28 Board and workstream structures that facilitate rather than constrain delivery, ensuring strong risk management, transparent decision-making, and alignment with institutional priorities Drive benefits realisation through partnership - Partner with faculties and University schools and portfolios to co-develop benefits models, define measures and baselines, embed tracking mechanisms, and jointly monitor impacts on institutional KPIs while driving continuous improvement across the CE28 portfolio Provide portfolio oversight and strategic direction - Monitor progress across faculties and University schools and the three academic portfolios leading initiatives, resolve delivery challenges, oversee program financials end-to-end (including budgeting, allocation of funds, expenditure monitoring, and identifying financial risks), and maintain transparent reporting to Senate and executive committees Execute communications and stakeholder engagement - Implement CE28 communication strategies, build strong relationships with senior leaders across all portfolios but in particular the program teams leading the 8 initiatives, and sustain engagement through the transformation journey, championing University values and enabling policy and cultural improvements. About you The ideal candidate will bring: Exceptional stakeholder engagement and facilitation expertise, with demonstrated success building consensus, facilitating complex decision-making forums, and navigating matrixed organisations to achieve collective outcomes in higher education or public sector contexts Advanced communication and influence skills, with the ability to convene diverse groups, broker agreements, resolve conflict constructively, and engage, challenge and support senior executives through trusted advisory relationships, building collective leadership capability across senior teams with tact, judgement and discretion Proven leadership (Director or above) in large-scale transformation, with experience delivering complex programs, defining measurable outcomes, and aligning organisational capability with strategic goals within a large matrixed organisation, preferably higher education or public sector Strong governance and policy capability, with extensive experience managing governance matters in large, complex institutions and translating frameworks into effective operational processes that enable rather than constrain delivery Exceptional people leadership and team management, including motivating multidisciplinary teams, managing performance, and guiding staff through significant change Highly developed project and operational skills, including process design, budget oversight, prioritisation, and managing multiple concurrent initiatives in a fast-paced environment Work rights You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Term and remuneration This position is fixed-term. The successful candidate will be offered a competitive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position and the candidate's relevant experience and qualifications. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a CV and cover letter outlining how your skills, capabilities and experience meet the requirements for the role) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. Please refer to the position description for further details. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Sajad Bahram (Senior Talent Partner, Recruitment Operations, Human Resources) on + 0433 694 010 or sajad.bahram@sydney.edu.au Copyright The University of Sydney - The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Sunday 01 February 2026 11:59 PM

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations. Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/. Applications are now invited for the following posts: Senior Lecturer / Lecturer Centre for English and Additional Languages (Post Ref.: 25/286) The Centre for English and Additional Languages (CEAL) offers a range of core and elective courses in addition to co-curricular language activities in order to enhance English language proficiency and critical thinking of students, as well as to provide language support to help students succeed in their academic studies. The Centre is looking for Senior Lecturers/Lecturers to teach, develop, and coordinate courses in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and English for Specific Purposes (ESP), with a particular emphasis on course coordination experience. The appointments of the Senior Lecturer will be commensurate with relevant experience. Requirements Applicants for the position should have: (i) At least 4 years' relevant experience in teaching at university level (at least 8 years for Senior Lecturer), including a minimum of 2 years' experience in teaching EAP/ESP courses, preferably to students of humanities, social sciences and/or business studies; (ii) A master's degree or above; a doctoral degree is preferred; (iii) A qualification in teaching English as a second/additional language (e.g., TEFL, CELTA, DELTA, or equivalent); (iv) Demonstrated expertise or substantial experience in IELTS test preparation and assessment, including knowledge of IELTS assessment criteria, test-taking strategies, and experience in teaching the four skills (Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking); (v) Proven experience in course coordination and curriculum development, including the ability to collaborate effectively with multiple instructors, ensure alignment of assessments and learning outcomes, and maintain quality assurance standards; (vi) An excellent command of English; and (vii) Preferred expertise and interests include: designing AI-enhanced language teaching and learning courses or tools; developing web-based interactive materials and implementing blended or flipped learning approaches and other innovative pedagogies; teaching academic speaking and oral presentation skills; delivering a foundational core course that strengthens students’ English proficiency and the academic skills needed for success in an English-medium university; delivering a course that develops written synthesis of academic sources, critical evaluation of arguments, seminar discussion and debating skills, as well as creative and reflective practices essential at the tertiary level; offering a disciplinary core course for Social Sciences majors to enhance professional communication theories and practices through a modular approach; and teaching elective courses that build students’ English proficiency while familiarising them with IELTS test formats, strategies, and performance skills. Appointment The conditions of appointments will be competitive. The rank and remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity, and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointees. Appointments will normally be made on contract basis for two years. Application Procedure (online application only) Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicant's consent has been given for their providing references. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until the posts are filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration. The University reserves the right not to make appointments for the posts advertised, or to fill the posts by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.