At the University of Vienna, almost 11,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,700 of them are academic staff members. These are individuals who, with their curiosity and their continuous pursuit of excellence, engage in international cutting-edge research and teaching. With us, you will also find space to unfold your potential. We are looking for a/an ...
Senior Lecturer (academic and instructional teaching)
53 Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy
Job vacancy starting: 01.02.2027 | Working hours: 20.00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)
Limited contract until: 31.01.2031
Job ID: 6281
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 a curious and critical thinking, thereby creating a solid foundation for the professional challenges of the next generation.
The position combines academic and instructional teaching for a total of 8.5 hours.
Your workplace:
The Senior Lecturer position is based at the Department of Geology (Institut für Geology / IfG) within the Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography, and Astronomy. With more than 30 academic staff and over 300 students, the IfG offers an inspiring environment for conducting excellent basic research and addressing pressing societal challenges through research and teaching.
The position is part of the Structural Geology and Tectonics research group.
The members of the research group investigate how, why, and at what rate rocks deform under tectonic influence. To analyze the response to tectonic forces, macroscopic structures such as folds, shear zones, and faults are quantitatively mapped in the field. In addition, rocks are examined using high-resolution analytical methods to understand deformation processes. The application of numerical models helps to better understand the physical processes of rock deformation.
As Senior Lecturer, your teaching responsibilities will primarily involve instructing students in general geoscientific and mathematical-geological methods such as modeling and their practical applications particularly in quantitative structural geology, tectonics, geo-energy, and mineral resources geology, as well as conducting field instruction, especially in mountainous terrain.
Your tasks:
You will independently conduct and lead courses at the bachelor’s and master’s levels in accordance with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement. The 20-hour-per-week work schedule includes an average teaching load of 5 semester-weekly hours of academic teaching and 3.5 semester-weekly hours of instructional teaching.
You will perform administrative tasks, particularly in the area of teaching administration.
We expect you to keep up to date with the latest scientifc developments and to engage in didactic training, especially during lecture-free periods.
Preconditions for an application:
We are looking for individuals who see university teaching as an interesting and challenging career path. Preconditions for an application resp. terms of admission:
- Completed doctoral degree in Earth Sciences/Geology
- Several years of independent teaching experience at a postsecondary educational institution
- Excellent didactic skills and passion for sharing knowledge and for university teaching
- In-depth knowledge of geological methods, particularly quantitative methods and practical field-based and applied geology
- Excellent command of German and English
- You are a team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
What we offer:
Inspiring work environment: You’ll be part of an international team with excellent research infrastructure, dedicated colleagues, and students eager to learn from you.
Good public transportation access: Your new workplace is easily accessible by public transportation.
In-house training and coaching: We offer you ongoing opportunities to expand and deepen your skills.
Fair salary: The base salary of EUR 5,079.50 (based on full-time employment - 40h per week / amount as of 01.01.2027) increases if we can take your professional experience into account.
Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every new member to our team!
It is that easy to apply:
- CV and certificates
- Certificate of a completed doctoral program in Earth Sciences
- List of courses taught (evaluation results, if available)
- Letter of motivation (max. 2 pages)
- Didactic teaching concept (max. 2 pages)
- List of publications and list of research projects completed
- Via our job portal / “Apply Now” button
If you have any questions, please contact:
Daniel Le Heron
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 place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.
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Application deadline: 24.11.2026
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