8515 East Asian Studies Directorate of Studies
Startdate: 01.02.2025 | Working hours: 20 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)
Limited until: 31.01.2029
Reference no.: 2665

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:

As a Senior Lecturer, you will be employed in the field of Japanese Studies.
The focus of your teaching duties will be on teaching the academic working techniques required to deal with social and cultural aspects of Japanese studies.

The employment level of 20 hours/week includes an average teaching obligation of 7 semester hours per week of academic teaching. The principal willingness to increase the level of employment is welcomed, provided that the university's needs are met.

Your future tasks:

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

• You independently lead courses in the Bachelor's and Master's program.
• The focus of your teaching duties is on basic academic training in accordance with the current curriculum of the Bachelor's degree program, e.g. M5, M13, M19, M20 and Intercultural Learning M12.
• You make an active contribution to the (further) development of course and examination formats.
• The ongoing reception of the current state of science as well as further didactic training and the assumption of research tasks during course-free periods are expected.
• In addition, the assumption of administrative activities, especially in the administration of teaching, is part of the job profile.

What we expect:

We are looking for people who see university teaching as an interesting and challenging career field. Requirements for application are: 

• PhD in Japanese Studies with a focus on social or cultural studies
• Excellent language skills in German (language of instruction), Japanese and English
• Several years of independent teaching experience at a post-secondary educational institution
• Enthusiasm for passing on knowledge and for university teaching

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 4,752,3 (on a fulltime basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!

It is that easy to apply:

• CV and certificates
• Letter of motivation (max. 2 pages)
• Didactic teaching concept (max. 2 pages)
• Syllabi for one course each from modules 5 and 19 of the current Bachelor's curriculum in Japanese Studies
• List of the courses held
• Evidence, if applicable, of course evaluation results 
• List of publications and list of any research projects carried out or participation in research projects
• Via our  job portal/ Apply now -  button

If you have any questions, please contact:

Wolfram Manzenreiter

wolfram.manzenreiter@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.

University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365.

Data protection

​Application deadline: 08/15/2024

(Senior) Lecturer & Researcher