For 40 years, Webster Vienna Private University (WVPU) has provided its students with an internationally competitive, American-based liberal arts education in the heart of Europe. Accredited in both Austria and the United States, WVPU offers an individualized, student-centered American education within the framework of a European research university. As part of a global network of campuses based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, WVPU is dedicated to preparing its students for an increasingly globalized world through academic programs that cultivate critical thinking and intercultural understanding.
Webster Vienna Private University is committed to excellence in teaching and research. WVPU offers innovative programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level, awarding Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BSc), Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MSc) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees. At the undergraduate level, the departments of Business and Management, International Relations, Media Communications and Psychology are complemented by the Center of Liberal Arts’ multidisciplinary curriculum in the human, social and natural sciences.
Currently, we are hiring to fill a position in the Psychology department:
Full-time (40 hours/week)
Starting date: January 2025, initial contract limited for 3 years, with the possibility of extension
An Associate Professor is required to maintain an active, professional research profile appropriate to the EURAXESS standards of an Established Researcher (R3) in the respective field. Furthermore, the Associate Professor must maintain a default teaching load (approx. 3 per semester – semesters run from September to mid-December and February to mid-May), regular office hours, take on responsible roles within the department and foster WVPU´s reputation. The details of all responsibilities are regulated in an annual performance agreement between the position holder and the rectorate.
Teaching:
Research:
Academic Services / Mentorship:
Other:
A terminal doctoral degree: PhD in Social or Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Science (with a relevant Master in Psychology) or closely related field;
Multiannual post-doctoral experience with internationally recognized peer-review publications and active conference participations appropriate for the career stage in Applied Psychology with a focus on behavioural economics, consumer behaviours, applied social psychology, organizational psychology;
Willingness to promote to R4 stage;
Demonstrated success in university-level teaching;
Active international network with academic and non-academic stakeholders in the field of Applied Psychology;
Success in gaining high-level grants (like ERC starting Grant, FWF R2 programs or comparable);
Willingness to include gender and diversity as teaching content; and
Excellent English skills.
The minimum annual gross compensation for this position is EUR 73.000,- (basis 40 hours/week, Post-Doc); the final salary is dependent on relevant experience and qualifications.
The applicant must have the legal right to work in Austria.
When applying, please provide:
Please fill out the online application.
Deadline for applications: May 31, 2024
Interviews will be held in June and July 2024
WVPU is an equal opportunity employer – we are committed to a non-discriminatory employment policy and a diverse and inclusive community.
The University puts special emphasis on increasing the number of women among the faculty, as well as in senior positions.
For questions related to your application, please contact the HR Department: hrdepartment@webster.ac.at at WVPU, Praterstraße 23, A – 1020 Vienna.
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