Professor of European Law and the Common Foreign and Security Policy

Karlstad University; Graz; Vor Ort; EUR 11 000 - 15 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading university in Austria is seeking a Professor of European Law and the Common Foreign and Security Policy. The role involves teaching, assessing students, and supervising theses while focusing on the EU's institutional structure and policies. Applicants should hold a doctorate and possess outstanding qualifications in research and teaching, with an emphasis on leadership and networking in an academic context. A minimum gross salary of €11,557.53 per year is provided, with negotiable compensation.

Leistungen

Diverse and challenging working environment

Flexible working hours

Options for further education

Qualifikationen

• Many years of management and leadership experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate in an interdisciplinary context.
• Motivated towards academic excellence.

Aufgaben

• Provide understanding of the institutional structure of the European Union.
• Teach and assess students in European Law and related fields.
• Supervise diploma and doctoral theses.

Kenntnisse

Outstanding academic qualifications in research and teaching

Gender mainstreaming and diversity management skills

Higher education didactics and online teaching skills

Networking with national and international experts

Management and leadership experience

Good knowledge of German

Good knowledge of English

Ausbildung

Austrian or equivalent foreign higher education degree (doctorate/PhD)

Jobbeschreibung

Professor of European Law and the Common Foreign and Security Policy

The University of Graz, founded in 1585, is Austria’s second oldest university and one of the largest in the country.

Application deadline: 2025-12-03 Job Profile: § 99 (1) UG (practice Professorship) Hours per week: 5 Temporary Employment: 4 years Salary Category: A1 Employment Start: 2026-03-01 Duration of Contract: Temporary employment Unit: Department of European Law

Job Description

The focus of this professorship and the teaching to be offered within its framework will be to provide students – on the basis of its normative foundations – with an understanding of the institutional structure of the European Union, the practical development of Union policies, the creation of EU legal acts, and, in particular, their implementation and application at both the Union and national Levels, along with related legal issues by way of selected issues as examples. The substantive emphasis should, however, rest be on the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) of the European Union and the EU’s external actions and relations, including the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP). In the spirit of a continuous exchange between theory and practice, particular attention should be paid to the application of EU law in these areas of the CFSP and CSDP. This includes, among other things, the interplay interaction of institutions at both the national and the European Level, the legal assessment of Union EU initiatives, and the topic of questions concerning the representation of Member States representation before the European courts. This link to European law practice at national and European level is intended to stimulate, support and deepen research activities at the Department of European Law. In addition, the professor’s responsibilities will include teaching, assessment of examinations and supervision of diploma as well as doctoral theses.

Employment Requirements

• Austrian or equivalent foreign higher education degree corresponding with the position (doctorate/PhD)
• Outstanding academic qualifications in research and teaching in the relevant discipline as well as several years of subject-relevant non-university practical experience (commensurate with stage of academic career and interruptions in employment due to caring responsibilities)
• Gender mainstreaming and diversity management skills
• Skills in higher education didactics and online teaching
• Networking with national and international experts from academia and practice
• Many years of management and leadership experience
• Good knowledge of German and English

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, aiming for academic excellence and integrity in research and teaching. He/she will have demonstrated ability to collaborate constructively in a responsible manner and inspire colleagues and students in an interdisciplinary, internationally oriented context.

Application Documents

• Letter of application
• Curriculum vitae with a description of your academic career
• List of publications, numbered, with a complete bibliographic information, sorted by
  • monographs
  • (co-)edited volumes
  • journal articles
  • other information
• Presentation of teaching to date
• List of previous research projects and collaborations
• Description of future research intentions
• List of your five most important publications

Please submit your application documents in German or English.

We Offer

We offer a diverse, challenging, team-oriented working environment and a high degree of personal responsibility. Working hours are flexible and there are many options for further education and personal development.

The minimum remuneration as stated in the Collective Bargaining Agreement is € 11.557,53 gross per year. Salary subject to negotiation.

About us

At the University of Graz, researchers and students work across a broad disciplinary spectrum to enlarge our knowledge, and find strategies to deal with challenges our society is confronted with and to shape tomorrow’s world. The University of Graz is a place which combines high quality academic research and teaching, where achievement is rewarded, careers are promoted, and social diversity is encouraged – all within a modern, award-winning working environment. Our motto: We work for tomorrow. Join us!

Contact

Univ.-Prof. MMag. Dr. Paul Gragl

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The University of Graz is committed to increasing the proportion of female employees, especially in leadership roles. We therefore encourage qualified female colleagues in particular to apply for this position. In case of equal qualifications, women will receive priority consideration.

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