Assistant/Associate Professor – 5 full time faculty positions (f/m/d)
Webster Vienna Private University
For over 40 years, Webster Vienna Private University (WVPU) has provided its students with an internationally competitive, American-style liberal arts education in the heart of Europe. As part of a global network of campuses based in St. Louis, USA, WVPU offers a student-centered education within the framework of a European research university. We offer accredited programs in our Business and Management, International Relations, Media Communications, Psychology and newly accredited Computer Science Departments.WVPU is currently looking to fill 5 full-time (40h/week) faculty positions (f/m/d) to expand and strengthen our diverse research sections in the Departments of Business and Management, International Relations and Computer Science.Ihre Aufgaben1. Business and Management Department: 2 positions to be filled (Assistant/Associate Professor) with starting date in January 2026. Candidates with outstanding track records and existing third party funded projects will be considered for a Full Professor position.We welcome profiles that strengthen our department in one of the following research foci:
Candidates are required to have strong quantitative backgrounds in methods or data science.2. International Relations: 1 position to be filled (Assistant/Associate Professor) with starting date in January 2026. Candidates with outstanding track records and existing third party funded projects will be considered for a Full Professor position.We welcome research profiles that strengthen our department in the areas of security studies, geopolitics, diplomacy or foreign policy analysis.Candidates are required to have strong quantitative backgrounds in methods or data science.3. Computer Science with a focus on Artificial Intelligence: 2 positions to be filled (Assistant/Associate Professor) with starting dates in January and September 2026.We welcome research profiles that strengthen our department in both applications and foundations of machine learning and artificial intelligence (e.g., applied mathematics and statistics, computer vision, signal processing, time series analysis).Candidates are required to have a strong scientific background and a well-established network the relevant fields.Responsibilities:The following criteria are required for the job depending on working experience and level of professorship (Assistant, Associate Professor, or Full Professor). For the more experienced profiles we expect more academic seniority in all aspects of the required academic profile.a) Publications:Produce career stage appropriate academic publications (peer-reviewed journals and books/book chapters) in line with university research evaluation policies.b) Third-Party FundingSuccessfully acquire third party funding to advance individual research objectives.c) International visibility (scientific) and cooperationRegularly present papers and research activities at international scientific conferences, participate in peer-review processes, serve on editorial boards, and external PhD defence committees.d) Third Mission and Public outreachPublicly disseminate findings from research and teaching to society and the economy.e) TeachingMaintain a regular teaching load (with a minimum of 1 course/year up to a maximum of 6 courses/year, depending on the activities in other areas).f) Mentorship and leadershipAt all levels, faculty supervise student research, but also research assistants, doctoral students working on projects, as well as colleagues where appropriate and scientific support staff. Depending on rank, acquire individual research teams through third-party funding.Ihr ProfilFor the more experienced profiles we expect more academic seniority in all aspects of the required academic profile:
For Associate and Full Professor positions additionally:
Your Application:When applying, please provide the following documents:Academic curriculum vitae including:
List of publications:
Research statement: research description and planned future research activities (max. 1500 words)Diversity and inclusion statement: a statement describing your commitment to diversity and contribution to an inclusive professional environment (max. 1 page)Two referees who will provide letters of recommendation upon request.Deadline for applications: September 7, 2025All applications must be sent online via our Webpage –Wir bietenWVPU supports an attractive environment for ambitious academics. Employment contracts are initially offered for a fixed term of five years. Following a comprehensive evaluation process, based on the successful completion and assessment of an individually agreed performance agreement, candidates may, upon mutual agreement with WVPU, transition to a position with an unlimited contract.WVPU is also open to a part-time arrangement, please specify your preference in the application.
The minimum annual gross compensation amounts to (basis 40 hours/week):
The final salaries will depend on experience and qualifications.– 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.At Webster Vienna Private University, we take your privacy seriously and are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We treat your personal information with the utmost sensitivity and respect.We process all personal information in accordance with our .This document details how we use, protect your data, and uphold your rights, including the ability to access and rectify your information.
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