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Assistant/Associate Professor Department of International Relations (f/m/d)
Webster Vienna Private University

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Bewerbungsfrist: 07.09.2025
Veröffentlicht am: 01.08.2025
Wien (Österreich)
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Assistant/Associate Professor Department of International Relations (f/m/d)
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For over 40 years, Webster Vienna Private University (WVPU) has provided its students with an internationally competitive, American-style liberal arts education in the heart of Europe. As part of a global network of campuses based in St. Louis, USA, WVPU offers a student-centered education within the framework of a European research university. We offer accredited programs in our Business and Management, International Relations, Media Communications, Psychology and newly accredited Computer Science Departments.

WVPU is currently looking to fill 1 full-time (40h/week) faculty position (f/m/d) to expand and strengthen our diverse research sections in the Department of International Relations

1 position to be filled (Assistant/Associate Professor) with starting date in January 2026.

Candidates with outstanding track records and existing third party funded projects will be considered for a Full Professor position.

We welcome research profiles that strengthen our department in the areas of security studies, geopolitics, diplomacy or foreign policy analysis.

Candidates are required to have strong quantitative backgrounds in methods or data science.

Responsibilities:
The following criteria are required for the job depending on working experience and level of professorship (Assistant, Associate Professor, or Full Professor). For the more experienced profiles we expect more academic seniority in all aspects of the required academic profile.

a) Publications:
Produce career stage appropriate academic publications (peer-reviewed journals and books/book chapters) in line with university research evaluation policies.
b) Third-Party Funding
Successfully acquire third party funding to advance individual research objectives.
c) International visibility (scientific) and cooperation
Regularly present papers and research activities at international scientific conferences, participate in peer-review processes, serve on editorial boards, and external PhD defence committees.
d) Third Mission and Public outreach
Publicly disseminate findings from research and teaching to society and the economy. e) Teaching
Maintain a regular teaching load (with a minimum of 1 course/year up to a maximum of 6 courses/year, depending on the activities in other areas).
f) Mentorship and leadership
At all levels, faculty supervise student research, but also research assistants, doctoral students working on projects, as well as colleagues where appropriate and scientific support staff. Depending on rank, acquire individual research teams through third-party funding.

Requirements:
For the more experienced profiles we expect more academic seniority in all aspects of the required academic profile:
  • PhD in a relevant field;
  • Demonstrated commitment to advance scientific research;
  • Proven participation in third party funded research teams and projects;
  • Demonstrated pedagogic and didactic success in university-level teaching;
  • Active international engagement with academic and non-academic stakeholders;
  • Fluency in English.
For Associate and Full Professor positions additionally:
  • A habilitation or equivalent post-doctoral experience;
  • A distinguished track-record in acquiring and leading externally funded high-level research projects and grants as Principal Investigator; and supervising young academic researchers including doctoral students;
  • Experience in supervising PhD students;
  • Outstanding scientific reputation with internationally recognized peer-reviewed publications and active conferences participation;
  • Proven track record in developing curricula;
  • Demonstrated leadership responsibilities.

Your application:

When applying, please provide the following documents:

Academic curriculum vitae including:
  • education and training (please attach all required diplomas as indicated above)
  • positions held to date
  • complete list of acquired third-party funding including financing institution, amount, role and cooperation partners
  • teaching and mentoring experience
  • supervision experience (Master and PhD level)
  • third mission activities
List of publications:
  • complete and current publication list (e.g. ORCID link)
  • two key publications as electronic full text version with relevance to this position (PDF)

Research statement: research description and planned future research activities (max. 1500 words)

Diversity and inclusion statement: a statement describing your commitment to diversity and contribution to an inclusive professional environment (max. 1 page)

Two referees who will provide letters of recommendation upon request.

All applications must be sent online via our Webpage: Please apply here!

Deadline for applications: September 7, 2025

Our offer:

WVPU supports an attractive environment for ambitious academics. Employment contracts are initially offered for a fixed term of five years. Following a comprehensive evaluation process, based on the successful completion and assessment of an individually agreed performance agreement, candidates may, upon mutual agreement with WVPU, transition to a position with an unlimited contract.
WVPU is also open to a part-time arrangement, please specify your preference in the application.

  • Being part of a highly engaged team and international community
  • Research support services
  • Flexible working hours, home office, work-from-anywhere
  • Numerous employee benefits (Pension Fund, Training and Development Opportunities, Occupational Health, Social Events etc.).
  • Excellent accessibility by public transportation, including WVPU subsidy for public transportation ticket
  • Vienna has been rated 1st place of the most liveable cities in the “Global Liveability Index” – we provide modern facilities in a top location in Vienna’s 2nd district (Palais Wenkheim).
The minimum annual gross compensation amounts to (basis 40 hours/week):
  • Assistant Professor: EUR 65.000,-
  • Associate Professor: EUR 77.000,-
  • Full Professor: EUR 89.000,-
    The final salaries will depend on experience and qualifications.
For information only – WVPU assumes no legal responsibility:

As a foreign researcher/scientist moving to Austria from abroad, you may be eligible for substantial tax benefits: Tax regulations

WVPU is an equal opportunity employer – we are committed to a non-discriminatory employment policy and a diverse and inclusive community.
The University puts special emphasis on increasing the number of women among the faculty as well as in senior positions.

For questions related to your application, please contact the HR Department: hrdepartment@webster.ac.at at WVPU, Praterstraße 23, A – 1020 Vienna.

At Webster Vienna Private University, we take your privacy seriously and are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We treat your personal information with the utmost sensitivity and respect.
We process all personal information in accordance with our Privacy Notice.
This document details how we use, protect your data, and uphold your rights, including the ability to access and rectify your information.

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