full university professor for Classical Archaeology

Job requirements:

1. a doctorate/PhD degree in Classical Archaeology in Austria or abroad
2. a habilitation (venia docendi) or equivalent academic qualification (e.g., PhD & tenure) in Classical Archaeology
3. outstanding academic achievements
4. track record of pedagogical skills and university-level teaching
5. demonstrated involvement in the international scientific community (e.g., peer-review activity, relevant international experience, conference organisation, presentations at top-tier conferences, and leadership in relevant academic associations/sections, etc.)
6. suitability in academic leadership
7. Good written and spoken German language skills or, if not available, the willingness to acquire these within three years

Additional expectations and requirements:

• participation in and expansion of research and teaching cooperations within the department, the faculty, the PLUS and in the regional, national, and international context
• participation in university committees and in university self-governance
• experience in modern science management and in the acquisition of third-party funding
• willingness to cooperate and to work interdisciplinary as well as good social skills
• willingness and qualification to assume leadership positions
• ability to lecture and examine in English or, if necessary, in another foreign language

The position is offered as a full-time tenured contract, as regulated under the Austrian University Act (UG 2002 §98 Abs.1). The Paris Lodron University of Salzburg is committed to increasing the proportion of women in research and teaching positions and therefore explicitly encourages female candidates to apply. Women will be given preference over equally qualified men. Disabled persons and persons with chronic diseases who meet the required qualification criteria are explicitly encouraged to apply. Unfortunately, the travel and subsistence expenses incurred because of the hiring process cannot be reimbursed.

Applications should be sent with the usual documents such as CV, certificates, list of academic publications, courses held (including evaluations) and supervised work, relevant research projects, third-mission funds raised and other activities worthy of consideration to the Vice-Rector of the University of Salzburg, Associate Professor Dr Martin Weichbold, by e-mail to bewerbung@plus.ac.at.

A concept of planned activities in research and teaching is requested. A completed application form should be enclosed as well. The application form is published with the call https://www.plus.ac.at/personalwesen/stellenmarkt-en/universitatsprofessuren-en/?lang=en

Application deadline: January 17th 2024  

Please include the registration number of the job advertisement: GZ B 0012/1-2023