Professor of Moral Theology

Universität Graz; Graz; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Universität Graz invites applications for a professorship in Moral Theology within the Faculty of Theology. The successful candidate will advance area-specific ethics and help shape the department's research priorities in an internationally oriented setting.

The role requires habilitation and a Doctorate in Catholic Theology, a track record in research and teaching, and willingness to teach in English while maintaining excellent German proficiency.

Qualifikationen

• A doctorate in Catholic Theology and habilitation in Moral Theology.
• Proven record in research and teaching at a high level.
• Willingness to teach in English and proficiency in German.

Aufgaben

• Develop area-specific ethics and contribute to department/profile development.
• Network within and outside the university; participate in CEEPUS Bioethics network.
• Contribute to teaching across the full scope of moral theology and supervise early-career researchers.

Kenntnisse

Leadership experience

Research network building

Teaching with digital media

Supervision of early-careerResearchers

Willingness to teach in English

German language proficiency

Ausbildung

Doctorate in Catholic Theology

Habilitation in Moral Theology

Higher education degree appropriate for professorship

Jobbeschreibung

Scientific Profile

As an academic subdiscipline of systematic theology, the subject “moral theology” is of central importance to the Faculty of Theology in both research and teaching. Moral theology is understood as an ethical discipline that examines human judgment and action from the perspective of Christian beliefs. It reflects, on an academic basis, on the moral practices of human beings from the perspective of the Christian faith and contributes these reflections, in a systematically organized form, to both societal and ecclesiastical dialogue.

In addition to the fundamentals of moral theology, the research profile of the professorship encompasses area‑specific ethics, such as the ethics of relationships or bioethics. The successful candidate will further develop these areas of focus and contribute to the profile development of the department and the faculty by establishing new research priorities.

The applicant is expected to engage in networking both within and outside the university for the Department of Moral Theology, for example through fields of excellence, research networks, or other forms of cooperation, as well as actively participate in the CEEPUS Bioethics network (Central European Exchange Programme for University Studies).

Employment Requirements

• Austrian or equivalent foreign higher education degree corresponding with the position (doctorate/PhD)
• Habilitation or equivalent qualification in Moral Theology
• Outstanding academic qualifications in research and teaching in the relevant discipline and for the profile of the professorship (commensurate with stage of academic career and interruptions in employment due to caring responsibilities)
• Success in attracting subject‑specific project grants, particularly where competitively awarded third‑party funds are concerned
• Skills in higher education didactics including the use of digital media
• Skills in the supervision and guidance of early‑career researchers
• Professional experience abroad during academic career
• Management and leadership experience
• Gender mainstreaming and diversity management skills
• Doctorate in Catholic Theology
• Relevant teaching experience covering the full scope of moral theology
• Willingness to teach in English
• Outstanding knowledge of German and English

Selection Criteria

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

Equality Principle

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.

Hearing Dates

Planned dates of the applicant`s presentation: 10.03.2027 – 11.03.2027

Contact

Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Weirer, +43 (0) 316 / 380 - 6232