University assistant predoctoral

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where more than 7,500 academics thrive on curiosity in continuous exploration and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team!

The Department at the University of Vienna is the largest academic center covering all fields relating to the German language and German-language literatures. The core areas are Modern German Literature, Medieval German Language and Literature, Germanic Linguistic, German as a Foreign and Second Language, and German Teaching Methodology. In addition, the areas of Gender Studies, Cultural Studies, Media Theory, Literary Theory, and Literature for Children and Young Adults are well established. More than 5000 students are enrolled

Your personal sphere of influence:

As a university assistant , you will have the opportunity to work at one of the largest departments of German Philology worldwide consisting of an inspiring group of people dedicated to a manifold range of research and academic teaching.

The employment duration is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a declaration of non-extension.

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:

A dissertation project in the field of german didactics with one of the following focal points is expected: language didactics, literature didactics and media didactics Germa

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Participation in research projects in the above-mentioned subject area
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The successful candidate is expected to sign a doctoral thesis agreement within 12-18 month
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Independent teaching of introductory and literary courses according to the collective agreemen
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Supervision of student
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Involvement in the organisation of meetings, conferences, symposium
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Administration of departmental workflows, assistance in teaching and researc
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Desirable qualifications are:

teaching experience / Experience with the planning, organizing and implementation of scientific meeting

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knowledge of university structure
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experience abroa
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experience in scientific wor
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lecturing activitie
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This is part of your personality:

Above-average degree in German Didactics

Proven expertise and teaching skills in the field of german didactic
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Desired experience in teaching, esp. in teaching German (secondary school
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High ability to express oneself in speaking and writin
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Excellent command of written and spoken Englis
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IT user skill
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Ability to work in a tea
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What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely.

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.

Good public transport connections: Your workplace is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3,714,80 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

It is that easy to apply:

Letter of motivatio

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a proposal (2 - 3 pages) for a PhD projec
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Curriculum vita
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List of publications, proof of teaching experience (if available
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Degree certificates, academic record
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Via our job portal/ Apply now - butto
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