The University for Continuing Education Krems specializes in continuing education for working professionals. As a public university, we draw on our expertise in research and teaching to overcome societal challenges. The university combines longstanding experience in academic continuing education with an innovative approach and the highest standards of quality in research and teaching.
As an employer, we provide an inspiring and flexible working environment for around 700 employees in the Wachau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The following position is available to strengthen our team of the Department for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy at the Faculty of Health and Medicine:
Senior Lecturer - Praedoc (m/f/d)
20 – 40 hrs/week
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In this position you will…
- contribute to research and teaching in the relevant field, particularly psychotherapy research and therapeutic climbing
- guide and mentor students, supporting them in their academic papers and projects
- independently conduct courses and give lectures
- support the further development of courses under the new Psychotherapy Act
- help fund and advance research projects by actively acquiring third-party funding
- carry out research projects independently and publish your findings in academic publications
Your profile
We require evidence of the following qualifications for the application:
- completed university degree (Master’s/Diploma), preferably in psychology, medicine, sociology, psychotherapy or a related field
- completed or well-advanced psychotherapy training, preferably in behavioural therapy (BT) or integrative therapy (IT)
- very good knowledge of quantitative research methods
- excellent German (at least C1) and very good English skills (at least B2), both written and spoken
- first experience in academic writing and publishing to international standards
- interest in research on movement-based interventions in psychotherapy
- gender and diversity competence
In addition, the following criteria are desirable:
Your perspective
- Part-time or full-time position (min. 20 hours/week, max. 40 hours/week)
- We offer a minimum salary of EUR 3,776.10 gross per month (14x) on a full-time basis and the willingness to overpay with appropriate qualifications and professional experience
- You will be classified as a scientific project staff member according to § 49 VwGr. B1, Kollektivvertrag für Universitäten (collective agreement for universities)
- An innovative working environment awaits you at Campus Krems
- You benefit from flexible working hours and the option to work from home
- Our offer is complemented by a wide range of benefits, such as internal training opportunities and coaching, an extensive occupational health promotion program and the offerings of the University Sports Institute (USI)
The University for Continuing Education Krems sees high innovation potential in the diversity of its employees and is committed to diversity as a guiding principle. We therefore explicitly invite people with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses who meet the required profile criteria to apply for the position.
We look forward to receiving your online application by 25 November 2026 via our online tool:
https://www.donau-uni.ac.at/vacancies
