Application deadline: 2026-08-12
Job Profile: Tenure Track Professorship
Hours per week: 40
Temporary Employment: 6 years with a qualification agreement
Salary Category: A2
Employment Start: 2027-03-01
Duration of Contract: Temporary employment with option for permanent position
Unit: Department of Education Research and Teacher Education
Employment Requirements
- Austrian or equivalent foreign higher education degree corresponding with the position (doctorate/PhD) in the field of education, psychology, sociology, or a closely related discipline considered equivalent for the position
- Outstanding academic qualifications in research and teaching in the relevant discipline and for the profile of the professorship (commensurate with stage of academic career and interruptions in employment due to caring responsibilities)
- Several years of experience as post-doc or in a similar position
- Excellent knowledge of quantitative and/or qualitative empirical research methods
- Skills in attracting subject-specific project grants
- Skills in higher education didactics including the use of digital media
- Gender mainstreaming and diversity management skills
- Professional experience abroad during academic career is preferred
- Very good knowledge of German and English
- International experience in presenting papers and delivering lectures
The successful candidate will be highly motivated, aiming for academic excellence and integrity in research and teaching. He/she will have demonstrated ability to collaborate constructively in a responsible manner and inspire colleagues and students in an interdisciplinary, internationally oriented context.
Application Documents
- Letter of application
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of publications, numbered, with a complete bibliographic information, sorted by
- monographs
- (co-)edited volumes
- journal articles
- other information
- Submission of the three most important publications
- Presentation of any teaching and lecturing activities
- Presentation of any previous research projects and collaborations
- Exposé of future plans and goals in the field of research
Please submit your application documents in German or English.
We Offer
We offer a diverse, challenging, team-oriented working environment and a high degree of personal responsibility. Working hours are flexible and there are many options for further education and personal development.
The minimum remuneration as stated in the Collective Bargaining Agreement is € 82,656.00 gross per year after signing the Qualification Agreement.
Hearings
Planned dates of the applicant`s presentation: 03.12.2026 - 04.12.2026
About us
At the University of Graz, researchers and students work across a broad disciplinary spectrum to enlarge our knowledge, and find strategies to deal with challenges our society is confronted with and to shape tomorrow’s world. The University of Graz is a place which combines high quality academic research and teaching, where achievement is rewarded, careers are promoted, and social diversity is encouraged – all within a modern, award-winning working environment. Our motto: We work for tomorrow. Join us!
Contact
For questions regarding the focus and profile of the position, please contact Lisa Paleczek (lisa.paleczek@uni-graz.at)
The University of Graz is committed to increasing the proportion of female employees, especially in leadership roles. We therefore encourage qualified female colleagues in particular to apply for this position. In case of equal qualifications, women will receive priority consideration.
Please note that in order to comply with the applicable data protection regulations, we can only accept applications via our web-based applicant tool for this vacant position.
Fields: Special Education, Teacher Education, Developmental Psychology, Educational Psychology, Disability Research, and 2 more, Child and Youth Studies, Sociology
