Associate Professor

University of Udine; Udine; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Udine invites applications for an Associate Professor to join its Udine campus. The role involves teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, supervising theses, and developing course materials.

The candidate will conduct independent and collaborative research, pursue external funding, and participate in research projects at national and international levels. Responsibilities include curricular development, quality assurance, and collaboration with partner universities,

Competenze

• PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant discipline with a strong research record.
• University-level teaching experience, including course design and supervision of theses or research projects.
• Proven ability to secure or contribute to externally funded research projects.
• Ability to participate in governance, curriculum development and quality assurance activities.
• Commitment to mentoring students and promoting an inclusive academic culture.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of Italian is beneficial.

Mansioni

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including lecturing and supervising student projects and theses.
• Design course materials and participate in examination activities.
• Conduct independent and collaborative research and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Seek external funding and participate in national and international research projects.
• Engage in curriculum development, quality assurance, and committees; promote international collaboration.

Conoscenze

Teaching experience

External funding

Research collaboration

Communication skills

Mentoring

Industry liaison

Formazione

PhD or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Company Description

The University of Udine, founded in 1978 as part of the reconstruction of Friuli after the 1976 earthquake, is an independent center for advanced cultural and scientific education. It comprises 10 faculties, including Agriculture, Economics, Engineering, Law, Modern Languages, Educational Sciences, Humanities, Medicine and Surgery, Veterinary Medicine, and Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences, serving approximately 17,000 students. The University is deeply engaged in student and staff exchange programs within the EU and collaborates with institutions in Eastern Europe and other non-EU countries. It participates in numerous national and international research projects and is committed to higher education, research, technology transfer, regional engagement, and internationalization. This dynamic environment fosters a continuous exchange of knowledge and partnerships, creating a distinctive model of education, research, and innovation.

Role Description

The Associate Professor role is a full-time, on-site position based in Udine. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, including lecturing, supervising student projects and theses, designing course materials, and participating in examination activities. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting independent and collaborative research, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, seeking external funding, and participating in research projects at national and international levels. The Associate Professor will also engage in departmental and faculty committees, contribute to curriculum development and quality assurance, and support initiatives related to internationalization and collaboration with partner universities. In addition, the role involves fostering connections with the local community and industry, promoting technology transfer, and mentoring junior academic staff and researchers.

Qualifications

• Advanced academic qualifications, typically a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant discipline, with a strong record of research publications.
• Demonstrated university-level teaching experience, including course design, student assessment, and supervision of theses or research projects.
• Proven ability to secure or contribute to externally funded research projects and collaborate in national or international research networks.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to teach and work effectively in a multicultural, interdisciplinary environment.
• Experience participating in academic governance, such as committees, curriculum development, and quality assurance activities.
• Commitment to mentoring students and early-career researchers and promoting an inclusive, non-discriminatory academic culture.
• Ability to engage with local stakeholders and industry, supporting technology transfer and community-oriented projects.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of Italian or willingness to acquire it is highly beneficial.