Senior Lecturer - Praedoc (m/w/d)

University for Continuing Education Krems; Osterreich; Hybrid; PEN 147,000 - 177,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Work from home

Training opportunities

Coaching

Health promotion program

USI services

Job summary

University for Continuing Education Krems invites applications for a part-time Researcher position in the Department for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy. The role focuses on research and teaching in psychotherapy, supporting the master program, and mentoring students in their academic papers and projects.

The role requires a Master/Diploma in Psychology, completed psychotherapy training, and strong German (C1) with English (B2). Flexible hours and home-office options are offered.

Qualifications

• Master/Diploma in Psychology completed.
• Excellent German language skills (C1) and good English (B2).
• Experience in academic work and empirical research methods.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research and teaching in psychotherapy.
• Support the master's program in psychotherapy program delivery.
• Guide and mentor students on papers and projects.
• Plan and run courses, and participate in examinations.
• Contribute to study design, implementation and evaluation.
• Collaborate on publications and reports.

Skills

German C1

English B2

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent workstyle

Education

Master/Diploma in Psychology

Job description

University for Continuing Education Krems

Organisation/Company University for Continuing Education Krems Department Recruitment and HR Development Unit Research Field Psychological sciences » Psychology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 5 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna) Country Austria Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 20 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number SB26-0145 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

University for Continuing Education Krems

The University for Continuing Education Krems specializes in continuing education for working professionals. As a public university, we draw on our expertise in research and teaching to overcome societal challenges. The university combines longstanding experience in academic continuing education with an innovative approach and the highest standards of quality in research and teaching.

As an employer, we provide an inspiring and flexible working environment for around 700 employees in the Wachau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The following position is available to strengthen our team of the Department for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy at the Faculty of Health and Medicine:

20 hrs/week
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In this position you will…

• contribute to research and teaching in the field of psychotherapy and psychotherapy science
• support the academic and organizational implementation and further development of the regular master's program in psychotherapy
• guide and mentor students, supporting them in their academic papers and projects
• be involved in planning and delivering engaging courses and taking part in examinations
• contribute to the design, implementation and evaluation of scientific studies
• collaborate on scientific publications, project reports and presentations
• maintain close contact with lecturers, students, research staff and internal and external cooperation partners
• contribute to the further development of courses and study content
• participate in evaluation and quality assurance measures

Your profile

We require evidence of the following qualifications for the application:

• Completed university degree (Master/Diploma) in Psychology
• Completed psychotherapy training in the humanistic cluster
• Relevant professional experience in the psychotherapeutic or psychosocial field
• Experience in academic work and knowledge of empirical research methods
• Excellent command of German (min. C1) and good English skills (min. B2)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team
• Independent, structured and reliable working style

In addition, the following criteria are desirable:

• Professional experience in a university and/or academic environment
• First experience in contributing to scientific research projects
• Practical experience in coordinating and organizing projects, and an appreciation forstructured implementation
• Competence in equality and diversity matters
• Experience in leading and/or facilitating groups
• Knowledge of procedures in teaching and examination operations
• Strong organizational skills, an independent working style and a high degree of initiative
• Interest in and motivation to actively shape the further development of research and teaching in psychotherapy and psychotherapy science

Your perspective

• Part-time position (20 hours/week)
• We offer aminimum salary of EUR 3,776.10 gross per month (14x) on a full-time basis and the willingness to overpay with appropriate qualifications and professional experience
• An innovative working environment awaits you at Campus Krems
• You benefit from flexible working hours and the option to work from home
• Our offer is complemented by a wide range of benefits , such as internal training opportunities and coaching, an extensive occupational health promotion program and the offerings of the University Sports Institute (USI)

The University for Continuing Education Krems sees high innovation potential in the diversity of its employees and is committed to diversity as a guiding principle. We therefore explicitly invite people with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses who meet the required profile criteria to apply for the position.