University Professor for Public Law

Unist; Linz; Vor Ort; EUR 84.587 - 103.384; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Johannes Kepler University in Linz, Austria, is inviting applications for a part-time, temporary University Professor position in Public Law. This role requires a PhD in Law and involves research and teaching responsibilities. The position is initially filled as a temporary replacement, with a salary above €93,986.20 annually as per the collective agreement. Applicants are encouraged to apply, especially women and candidates with disabilities. Applications are to be sent via email by June 17, 2026.

Qualifikationen

• Must have a strong academic background in Public Law.
• Proven track record in research and teaching at the university level.
• Familiarity with the Austrian Universities Act.

Aufgaben

• Represent the subject in research and teaching.

Ausbildung

Doctorate in Law

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company Johannes Kepler University Department Faculty of Law Research Field Juridical sciences » Public law Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 17 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna) Country Austria Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 10 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

In accordance with § 94 Sec. 2 subpara. 1 of the 2002 Austrian Universities Act, the Faculty of Law at the Johannes Kepler University Linz announces a faculty opening for a University Professor for Public Law, at 25% full-time equivalent (FTE).

The Faculty of Law at the Johannes Kepler University Linz invites applications for a professorship as a temporary replacement (Ersatzkraft) for the field of Public Lawis to be filled at the earliest possible date in the form of a fixed-term private-law employment relationship, valid until the return of the position holder, but for a maximum period of four years. The appointment is made in accordance with Section 98 of the Austrian Universities Act, at 25% full-time equivalent (FTE).

The successful candidate is expected to represent the entire subject in research and teaching. Please see the job opening for a detailed job description online at http://www.jku.at/professuren .

If you have any further questions about the position, please contact Univ. Prof. Dr. Markus Vašek, P [phone], E-mail: [e-mail] .

An annual gross salary above the minimum amount of € 93,986.20 as stated in the collective agreement will be offered.

When assessing the candidates’ accomplishments, performance, and future potential, the JKU will take the candidates’ individual background and personal history into account by acknowledging that academic and professional success and accomplishments can happen at different stages in life (and can include periods of reduced employment, or career interruption on account of having to provide care, childcare, etc.). In this regard, qualifications are assessed and evaluated in terms of equal opportunity, taking life-course factors, such as academic age, into account.

The Johannes Kepler University wishes to increase the proportion of academic female faculty and, for this reason, especially welcomes and encourages applications by qualified women. If applicants are equally qualified, a woman will be given preference for this position. The university welcomes applications from qualified applicants with disabilities. These applications will be given special consideration.

Prospective applicants are asked to submit their application in adherence to the criteria stated in the job profile including all requested documentation (CV, application form etc.), in electronic form via e-mail to the Rector of the Johannes Kepler University Linz: [e-mail] by June 17, 2026.