Full Professor of Practical Theology

Universität Wien; Österreich; Vor Ort; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading university in Austria seeks a Full Professor of Practical Theology. The role includes research in ecclesiastical practices and teaching responsibilities at various academic levels. Candidates must hold a PhD in Protestant Theology and have an excellent academic record. The position offers a dynamic research environment in a city known for its quality of life.

Leistungen

Dynamic research environment

Wide range of research and teaching support services

Attractive working conditions

Start-up package for research projects

Qualifikationen

• Strong research focus in practical fields of Theology.
• Willingness to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Proficiency in German for teaching within three years.

Aufgaben

• Appoint a Full Professor of Practical Theology.
• Represent practical theology in teaching and research.
• Engage in organisational responsibilities within the Faculty.

Kenntnisse

Outstanding research achievements

Excellent publication and funding record

International reputation

Gender and diversity competence

Experience in managing large research projects

Enthusiasm for teaching and supervision

Organisational and administrative responsibilities

Ausbildung

Completed doctorate (PhD) in Protestant Theology

Habilitation or equivalent qualification in Practical Theology

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company Universität Wien Research Field Religious sciences » Theology Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Country Austria Application Deadline 16 Dec 2025 - 23:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The University of Vienna is internationally renowned for its excellence in teaching and research, and counts more than 7,500 academics from all disciplines. This breadth of expertise offers unique opportunities to address the complex challenges of modern society, to develop comprehensive new approaches, and educate the problem-solvers of tomorrow from a multidisciplinary perspective.

At the Faculty of Protestant Theology, the University of Vienna seeks to appoint a Full Professor of Practical Theology

Where to apply

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Requirements

Specific Requirements

The position:

The Chair of Practical Theology is dedicated to the scientific theory of ecclesiastical fields of practice and religious cultures in pastoral care, homiletics, liturgy, and congregational development. The future holder of the position is expected to have a strong research focus in one of these practical fields and to show a willingness to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration with neighbouring disciplines in the humanities and social science. In teaching, the subject should be represented in its entirety to offer central competencies for church-related professions in an academically responsible manner. Applicants are required to hold a completed doctorate (PhD) in a relevant area of Protestant Theology and a Habilitation (venia docendi) or an equivalent academic qualification (second book) in the field of Practical Theology. According to §15 paragraph 2 of the Federal Law on the External Legal Relations of the Protestant Church in Austria (BGBl 182/1961), membership of the Protestant Church is required.

Your academic profile:

• Outstanding research achievements, excellent publication and funding record, international reputation
• Gender and diversity competence
• Experience in designing and managing large research projects
• Enthusiasm for excellent teaching and supervision at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral level
• Willingness to take on organisational and administrative responsibilities within the Faculty and/or the University

The University of Vienna expects the successful candidate to acquire, within three years, proficiency in German sufficient for teaching in bachelor’s programmes and for participation in university committees.

Additional Information

We offer:

• a dynamic research environment
• a wide range of research and teaching support services
• attractive working conditions in a city with a high quality of life
• a “start-up package”, in particular for the initiation of research projects