Professor of Reorganisation and Restructuring Law

IU International University of Applied Sciences; Graz; Vor Ort; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A prominent Austrian university is seeking a Professor of Reorganisation and Restructuring Law. The position involves research and teaching in both national and international law, emphasizing corporate law and insolvency. Applicants should hold a PhD, possess strong teaching skills in both German and English, and have relevant practical experience. This role offers flexible hours, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional development.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for further education and personal development

Qualifikationen

• Required academic qualifications and relevant non-university practical experience.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate in an interdisciplinary context.
• Highly motivated with a focus on academic excellence.

Aufgaben

• Represent the legal field in research and teaching.
• Involvement in insolvency and restructuring law specialization.
• Supervision of subject-relevant theses.

Kenntnisse

Gender mainstreaming and diversity management skills

Skills in higher education didactics and online teaching

Good knowledge of German and English

Management and leadership experience

Networking with national and international representatives

Ausbildung

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

Jobbeschreibung

Zweeds

Noors

Norsk

Fins

Duits

Frans

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Professor of Reorganisation and Restructuring Law

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

Application deadline: 2025-08-13
Job Profile: § 99 (1) UG (practice Professorship)
Hours per week: 10
Temporary Employment: 4 years
Salary Category: A1
Employment Start: 2026-03-01
Duration of Contract: Temporary employment
Unit: Department of Civil Procedure and Insolvency Law

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for representing the legal field at the interface of national and international reorganisation and restructuring law and corporate law in research and teaching, taking particular account of the respective interlinkages and interactions. In this respect, in addition to academic credentials and practical experience in the field of insolvency administration and debtor representation, the examination of relevant corporate law issues is also relevant. The successful candidate is also expected to be involved in the specialisation area of insolvency and restructuring law. In addition, interdisciplinary networking with relevant centres and institutions on a national and international level should take place. Supervision of subject-relevant theses is expected.

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 representatives from science and practice
• Many years of experience in managementand leadership
• 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 € 23.115,05 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.Dr. Bettina Nunner-Krautgasser; E-Mail: [emailprotected]

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