The School of Sustainability, Governance, and Methods at Modul University Vienna (MU) is seeking an outstanding scholar to teach and conduct research in the area of Sustainable Development and Governance. This is a full‐time, unlimited position where applicants are prepared to work 40 hours per week. Candidates should have experience in the broader area of Sustainable Development, Environmental/Climate Governance, Economic Geography, and Economics. Additional experience in areas such as Environmental Policy and Governance, Climate Economics, and Sustainability Analytics is highly appreciated.
Candidates are expected to engage in undergraduate and graduate teaching. Teaching
responsibilities include subjects related to sustainability transitions, governance,
environmental/climate/energy policy, economic development/geography, economics, and
mathematics/statistics (undergraduate level) but will be aligned to the candidate’s profile.
Candidates are expected to attract funding and develop a field of research related to the School’s research profile.
The successful candidate will teach courses in undergraduate and graduate programs offered at Modul University Vienna. The teaching load for this position is 10 units/week per semester (1 unit = 45 minutes of teaching). The new colleague will be expected to further develop her/his teaching profile in the area of Sustainable Development and Governance. The candidate is expected to contribute to administrative and academic services and to be active in outreach activities. Within the School, the successful candidate is invited to contribute to the School’s engagement activities.
Desired skills and essential qualifications:Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in research and teaching and possess a comprehensive understanding of widely used concepts and methodologies of selected topics in the area of Sustainable Development and Governance. Therefore, candidates must have a record of, or clear potential for excellent research, third party research funding, and student mentorship.
The successful candidate is expected to have outstanding qualifications:
- A doctoral degree or PhD in Social Sciences, Environmental or Ecological Economics,Economic Geography, Economics, or a related field.
- Track record of excellence in teaching.
- Commitment to high quality teaching.
- Excellent spoken and written English language skills (proficiency in German language is not required but welcome).
- Cutting-edge and interdisciplinary research approach with dedicated support in research project acquisition
- Individual professional development
- An international, multicultural and diverse working environment
Remuneration
The University is offering a full‐time employment with 40 working hours per week and an unlimited contract. The initial annual gross salary is EUR 64,500 before taxes (plus approx. 30% Arbeitgeberanteil = contribution to the social security and pension fund paid by the employer according to Austrian Law). The University offers opportunities for additional remuneration for extra teaching and outstanding scientific achievements.
Contact and Application
The position remains open until filled. The review of applications will commence immediately after the announcement. The expected starting date is September 2025. Please submit on Personio your complete application (in English) including a cover letter, an extended curriculum vitae, and a letter of interest.
For questions related to these positions please contact the Head of the School of Sustainability, Governance, and Methods, Professor Sabine Sedlacek (
[email protected]).
Additional information about MU´s current research programs can be found at
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