Senior Lecturer (academic and instructional teaching)

Universität Wien; Wien; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International team

Public transport access

In-house training

Fair salary

Job summary

The University of Vienna seeks a Senior Lecturer & Researcher in the Department of Geology to lead teaching and research in structural geology and tectonics.

The role includes bachelor and master courses, field instruction in mountainous terrain, and teaching administration, requiring a doctoral degree and strong German/English proficiency. Join an international team committed to high-quality education and research.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Earth Sciences/Geology.
• Several years of independent teaching at a postsecondary institution.
• Excellent didactic skills and passion for university teaching.
• In-depth knowledge of geological methods, especially quantitative methods and field-based geology.
• Excellent command of German and English.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct and lead bachelor and master courses.
• 20-hour-per-week teaching load with 5 SWS academic teaching and 3.5 SWS instructional teaching.
• Perform teaching administration tasks.
• Engage in didactic training and stay updated with scientific developments.

Skills

Didactic skills

Teamwork

German language

English language

Education

PhD in Earth Sciences/Geology

Job description

(Senior) Lecturer & Researcher

The Senior Lecturer position is based at the Department of Geology (Institut für Geology / IfG) within the Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography, and Astronomy. With more than 30 academic staff and over 300 students, the IfG offers an inspiring environment for conducting excellent basic research and addressing pressing societal challenges through research and teaching.

The position is part of the Structural Geology and Tectonics research group.

The members of the research group investigate how, why, and at what rate rocks deform under tectonic influence. To analyze the response to tectonic forces, macroscopic structures such as folds, shear zones, and faults are quantitatively mapped in the field. In addition, rocks are examined using high-resolution analytical methods to understand deformation processes. The application of numerical models helps to better understand the physical processes of rock deformation.

As Senior Lecturer, your teaching responsibilities will primarily involve instructing students in general geoscientific and mathematical-geological methods such as modeling and their practical applications particularly in quantitative structural geology, tectonics, geo-energy, and mineral resources geology, as well as conducting field instruction, especially in mountainous terrain.

Your tasks:

You will independently conduct and lead courses at the bachelor's and master's levels in accordance with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement. The 20-hour-per-week work schedule includes an average teaching load of 5 semester-weekly hours of academic teaching and 3.5 semester-weekly hours of instructional teaching.

You will perform administrative tasks, particularly in the area of teaching administration.

We expect you to keep up to date with the latest scientifc developments and to engage in didactic training, especially during lecture-free periods.

Preconditions for an application:

• Completed doctoral degree in Earth Sciences/Geology
• Several years of independent teaching experience at a postsecondary educational institution
• Excellent didactic skills and passion for sharing knowledge and for university teaching
• In-depth knowledge of geological methods, particularly quantitative methods and practical field-based and applied geology
• Excellent command of German and English
• You are a team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

What we offer:

Inspiring work environment: You'll be part of an international team with excellent research infrastructure, dedicated colleagues, and students eager to learn from you.

Good public transportation access: Your new workplace is easily accessible by public transportation.

In-house training and coaching: We offer you ongoing opportunities to expand and deepen your skills.

Fair salary: The base salary of EUR 5,079.50 (based on full-time employment - 40h per week / amount as of 01.01.2027) increases if we can take your professional experience into account.

Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every new member to our team!

If you have any questions, please contact:

Daniel Le Heron

[e-mail]

We look forward to new personalities in our team!
The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women anddiversity. We place particular emphasis on enhancing women's representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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Application deadline:11/24/2026