Bharati Vidypaeeth University - Institute of Environment Education and Research

At the University of Vienna more than 10,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 2,900 of them contribute to enabling excellent research and teaching through their expertise and work in administration and organisation. They know how they can work best. Flexible, remote and with as much freedom as they need to develop their potential. You know, too? We are looking for a/an Senior Lecturer (scientific teaching) 8507 History Directorate of Studies Startdate: 01.09.2026 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) Limited until: 31.08.2027 Reference no.: 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. University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365. Data protection  Application deadline: 12/20/2025 (MM-DD-YYYY) (Senior) Lecturer & Researcher

About you  The Department of War Studies has a large and diverse faculty, with varied theoretical and methodological expertise in areas including, but not limited to, conflict resolution, contemporary and historical warfare, gender, international relations, migration and borders, security studies, strategic studies, technology and violence. The Department is located within the School of Security Studies and the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy. About the role  The Department of War Studies seeks to appoint a Lecturer in International Relations Education to contribute to the Department’s capacity for teaching and scholarship in international relations. The post is on the Academic Education Pathway (AEP) and focuses on the delivery of education, education-related scholarship, and leadership in education. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality, innovative undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the Department of War Studies, especially its BA and MA programmes in International Relations. We welcome candidates who are familiar with a broad range of theoretical approaches to international relations, conflict and security. In particular, we are looking for candidates who have expertise in contemporary global transformations and who can support our teaching in international relations and critical approaches to conflict and security. The successful candidate will work with students from a wide range of backgrounds and will be committed to enabling student success.  The postholder will also undertake and publish high-quality scholarship and play a role in the institutional and intellectual development of War Studies and undertake Departmental, School, Faculty and University administrative duties as required.  The Department is located within the School of Security Studies and the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy. Together, we are committed to embedding good diversity and inclusion practice into all of our activities. We are committed to encouraging further growth in our diversity, and we look forward to welcoming applicants of all abilities and backgrounds, whom we are able to support with our flexible varied working practices. Overall, King’s values the diversity of its staff and student body and recognises that this is both a strength and a defining feature of King’s as a London university in a global context. NB: The list of essential and desirable criteria will be used for short-listing, so please provide supporting evidence for each criterion in your application materials.  Appointments can only be made at Lecturer level. It will not be possible to make appointments at more senior grades, or to exceed the salary advertised. This is a full time fixed-term post until September 2027 About You To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:  Essential criteria PhD awarded in International Relations Ability to deliver innovative and effective teaching to undergraduate and/or postgraduate students in the areas of international relations and critical approaches to conflict and security  An emerging track record of publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team Excellent communication and presentation skills and proficiency in academic writing. Evidence of contribution to community building within a higher education setting For an appointment at Grade 7, candidates must have a PhD thesis published or in press as a monograph AND at least 2 papers published/in press in peer-reviewed; OR at least 5 research papers published/in press in high-quality peer reviewed journals. For an appointment at Grade 7, candidates must also show proven ability in and experience of academic leadership  Desirable criteria Expertise in contemporary global transformations  Experience supervising UG/PGT dissertations Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) or on-track to receive fellowship in the next 1-2 years A track record of wider administrative contribution to the delivery of departmental activities Emerging track record in dissemination of teaching innovations and engagement with external bodies Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document provides information about what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Grade and Salary: £45,031 - £52,514 per annum including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 133587 Close Date: 07-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Professor Claudia Aradau Contact Details: Claudia.aradau@kcl.ac.uk

School: School of Advanced Technology Department: Department of Mechatronics and Robotics Position: Faculty [Open Rank] Location: Suzhou, China Contract Type: Fixed-term, renewable. 3rd contract is open-ended ABOUT XJTLU In 2006 Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) was created by the University of Liverpool and Xi’an Jiaotong University – a top ten university in China. Offering a unique international education experience, XJTLU brings together excellent research practice and expertise from both institutions and gives students the skills and knowledge they need to secure careers in a global marketplace. XJTLU now has over 25,000 enrolled students in both Suzhou and Liverpool in the UK, with plans to grow to about 28,000 students by 2025. There are currently about 2,000 staff, among which about 1,000 academic staff, with an almost even split between citizens of the People’s Republic of China and international passport holders. XJTLU offers our undergraduates and postgraduates over 100 programmes with a diverse spectrum of courses. XJTLU is entering a new and exciting phase of its development as part of its strategic priorities for the next ten years. Adopting a new higher education model based on the concept of Syntegrative Education (SE), XJTLU is currently opening a new Entrepreneurial Education site in Taicang, part of wider Suzhou, where the Entrepreneur College (Taicang) is located. The Taicang site will be a pioneer of, and educational model for, the future campus in addressing challenges arising from the 4th Industrial Revolution. Other new initiatives include new working partnerships with Xi’an Jiaotong University, the continued development of the four new Academies, and exploration of further potential locations to develop the SE model. With a focus on innovative learning and teaching, and research, XJTLU draws on the strengths of its parent universities, and plays a pivotal role in facilitating access to China for UK and other institutional partners. At same time, XJTLU is exploring future education by blending the educational theory, best practice and culture from west and east. For detailed information about the university, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn. ABOUT SCHOOL OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY The School of Advanced Technology has five departments (intelligent Science, Computing, Mechatronics and Robotics, Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Communications and networking). As a research and practice-led school our faculty and staff are committed to providing our students with a challenging and stimulating environment, as well as unlocking their full potential. Upon graduation, students will become highly-sought-after candidates with strong academic knowledge as well as extensive transferable skills in communication, team-work and project management. All academic staff members at the Department of Mechatronics and Robotics (MEC) are research active and have closely engaged with industry in and around Suzhou to support the research and development of Suzhou’s strategic aim of intelligent manufacturing. Suzhou is one of the top three cities in China and one of the top ten cities in the world in intelligent manufacturing, which provides huge opportunities for research and development, self-development, and employment. With rapidly increased student number, we are seeking applicants with a strong research track record, high level of ambitions, and enthusiasm to engage with our diverse students to join our team. Areas of expertise in Department of Mechatronics and Robotics: Networked Mechatronic Systems; Robotics and Control; and Product Design and Optimisation. RESPONSIBILITIES Applicants will have extensive teaching experience, have published high quality papers in their area of expertise, have been successful in obtaining research grants, and have substantial experience in the supervision of research students. The successful candidate, in addition to teaching typically two modules/courses per year (i.e. one per semester), will provide leadership in curriculum development and enhancing our research profile at the international level. They are expected to assume administrative responsibilities based on their experience. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Self-motivated and being able to motivate others; Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; Strong team player; Proactive and flexible but with good respect for deadlines; Able to work in an environment where diversity and inclusiveness is appreciated. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCES A PhD in mechatronics, robotics, biomedical engineering, or a closely aligned area and PG Cert HE or equivalent; Ideally few years of teaching/research experience at a university or equivalent after completion of PhD degree; PhD supervision capacity; Strong publications record in an area of expertise; Evidence of success in obtaining research grants; Fluency in English. Successful applicants to more senior professorial ranks are expected to also show: A significant record of high-quality academic publications, A number of external research grants awards, Experience in PhD supervision. Desirable Qualifications/Experience: Professional memberships such as BCS, IET, ACM, IEE, IEEE, and HEA; Strong knowledge / experience in international higher education. CITIZENSHIP AND VISA REGULATIONS Employment at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is regulated by Chinese Labour Laws, and must comply with the regulations of the provincial government. These regulations stipulate who is eligible for legal employment with regard to obtaining work permits and visas.  Please be advised candidates over 65 may be not eligible for a work visa in the P.R. China. CAREER DEVELOPMENT Clear career development path with annual review. Professional development trainings are provided. RESEARCH FUNDING SUPPORT The university provides every new faculty members with Research Development Fund to encourage them to initiate research projects, and Research Engagement Fund provided to support their continuous research activities.  The university will also support all faculty members to apply for national, province and city level programs. These programs aim to support excellent scientists, both Chinese and non-Chinese-citizen, to work and carry out research in China.  Some of the programs are listed in the table below. Successful applications are based on the applicant’s educational background, academic/research field, research achievements, working experience, etc. The university will provide full support on the applications.  Talent/Research Program  -  Fund  Outstanding Youth Science Foundation Project (Overseas) RMB 1-3 Million Innovation Leading Talent   up to RMB 2 Million Outstanding  Leading Talent of International Discipline   50% of Annual Package Young Leading Talent of International Discipline  50% of Annual Package COMPENSATION & BENEFITS SALARY: Competitive salary in the market BENEFITS Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances as  Housing allowance Travel allowance Kids’ education allowance Relocation allowance Etc. Commercial insurance: international insurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and family members. (details refer to the University Policy) Paid holidays:  Statutory Holidays (13 days) Annual leave(34 days, including University closing days). Family Matters Leave Paid Sick Leave Marriage Leave Paternity Leave Parental Leave Etc. Working visa and residence permit in China:  XJTLU sponsors working visa and residence permit in China for the staff. HOW TO APPLY Applications must be submitted in a single pdf file that includes 3 parts in the order of: A cover letter A current CV, including date of birth, country of citizenship, and highest degree level Contact Details for Three References For specific enquiries relating to the position, please email Mengyi.Wang@xjtlu.edu.cn.