Assistant Professor, non-tenure track at the Institute for Social Change and Sustainability (f/m/d)

You want to understand how things are connected and make a fundamental impact? We offer an environment where you can realize your full potential. At one of Europe’s largest and most modern business and economics universities. On a campus where quality of work is also quality of life. We are looking for support at the

Institute for Social Change and Sustainability
Fulltime, 40 hours/week
Starting February 01, 2023 and ending after 6 years

The position is open to social scientists with an ambitious and innovative research agenda fitting the profile of the institute, and enthusiasm for teamwork and teaching.

What to expect

• Pursuing an ambitious publication agenda within one of the institute’s core research areas
• Providing high-quality teaching on bachelor and master levels (approx. 2 courses per semester
• Contributing to the management of the institute and its various conferences and activities
• Representing the institute in third mission activities, media outreach and expert talks
• Contributing to ongoing and acquiring new externally funded research projects
• Completing a professorial thesis (Habilitation), however, without the possibility of tenure

What you have to offer

• Very good university degree in a relevant social science discipline (sociology, political science, human geography, socioeconomics, etc.)
• Very good PhD in a relevant social science discipline, preferably published
• Publications in internationally recognised academic outlets
• Academic expertise in one or more of the following areas: environmental and political sociology, sustainability research, transformation research, social movement studies, social theory, political theory, democratic theory
• Particular interest in the research and teaching agenda of the institute
• A clear vision for a professorial dissertation suitable for this agenda
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Good communication and teamwork skills, motivation and reliability
• The capacity for structured independent work
• Teaching experience at university level
• Experience in applying for and acquiring grants for research projects
• Experience in dealing with NGOs, social movements and other political actors
• Proficiency in the German language is required

What we offer you

• A top business and economics university with renowned experts on the faculty and a diverse range of subjects, triple accredited
• Excellent infrastructure, both technologically and architecturally, and a wide range of WU service units
• Diversity and appreciation in an open-minded, inclusive and family-friendly environment
• Flexibility and individual freedom thanks to flexible working hours
• Inspiring campus life with over 2,400 employees in research, teaching, and administration and approximately 21,500 students on a conveniently located, architecturally unique campus in the heart of Vienna

The minimum monthly gross salary amounts to €4,061.50 (14 times per year). This salary may be adjusted based on equivalent prior work experience. In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive social benefits.

Do you want to join the WU team?
Then please submit your application by December 14, 2022 (ID 1602).
We are looking forward to hearing from you! Our goal is to make sure it is safe for students and employees to study and work on campus in person. Therefore, WU recommends to ensure sufficient vaccination protection against Covid-19 at all times.

Apply now!