Professor of Moral Theology

University of Graz; Graz; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Graz invites applications for a full professorship in Moral Theology within the Faculty of Theology. The successful candidate will further develop area-specific ethics, lead research, attract third-party funds and contribute to the department’s profile and international collaborations, while teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Excellent command of German and English, habilitation or equivalent, and a proven record in research and teaching in moral theology are

Qualifikationen

• Doctorate in Catholic Theology and habilitation in Moral Theology.
• Outstanding qualifications in research and teaching in moral theology.
• Proven ability to attract research funding and manage third‑party funds.
• Experience with higher education didactics and use of digital media.
• Professional experience abroad during an academic career.
• Leadership and management experience in academic settings.
• Willingness to teach in English; fluent in German and English.

Aufgaben

• Develop and advance research priorities in moral theology and related ethics areas.
• Contribute to profile development of the department and faculty through new priorities.
• Engage in internal and external networking and international collaborations.
• Teach courses across the full scope of moral theology in German and English.

Kenntnisse

Leadership experience

Networking

Didactics with digital media

German language proficiency

English language teaching

Ausbildung

Doctorate/PhD in Catholic Theology

Habilitation or equivalent in Moral Theology

Tools

Digital media tools

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