Published on 19th June 2025 in Vacant Academic Positions
Tenured Professorship in Anglophone Literary and Cultural Studies
University College of Teacher Education Vorarlberg (Pädagogische Hochschule Vorarlberg), Feldkirch, Austria
Start date: October 1, 2025
Application deadline: July 3, 2025
Contact for inquiries: ingrid.gessner@ph-vorarlberg.ac.at
Job ad link (German):
https://bund.jobboerse.gv.at/sap/bc/jobs/#/details/00505684EFE71FD090A2F4A5831B4108
The University College of Teacher Education Vorarlberg is the leading research and training institution for teacher education in the region of Vorarlberg, Austria.
Requirements
- Completed doctoral degree; ideally a habilitation or internationally equivalent qualification
- Relevant publications in the field of Anglophone literary and/or cultural studies
- Research or demonstrated teaching expertise in at least two of the following areas: gender, diversity, digitality, sustainability
- At least four years of experience teaching at the university level in Anglophone literary and cultural studies as well as language proficiency
- Preferably, professional teaching experience in English at a secondary education institution in Austria or abroad
- Higher education teaching competence with a focus on innovative, reflective, and student-centered learning
- Willingness and ability to engage in collaborative, research-driven, and project-oriented work with colleagues
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, including a commitment to diversity
- Familiarity with the Austrian school and education system
- Team spirit and respectful engagement with students and colleagues
Responsibilities
- Teaching in the field of Anglophone literatures and cultures as well as language proficiency (primarily within teacher education programs for secondary education)
- Conducting research projects and acquiring third-party funding
- Collaborating with national and international educational institutions (including universities, research partners, and regional organizations)
- Engaging with stakeholders in the educational landscape of Vorarlberg
- Cooperating with faculty colleagues and supporting foreign language assistants
- Supervising and evaluating Bachelor’s and Master’s theses
- Willingness to contribute to institutional committees and governance bodies
What We Offer
- A supportive, collegial work environment
- Active exchange of knowledge and collaboration in educational development
- A monthly salary (14x/year) of at least €3,427.30 (PH1) or €3,570.30 (ph1), plus a monthly allowance of €654.53. Previous relevant experience may raise the salary in accordance with Austrian federal regulations. Final salary classification is determined upon appointment by the Austrian Ministry of Education.