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For over 40 years Webster Vienna Private University (WVPU) has provided its students with an internationally competitive, American-based liberal arts education in the heart of Europe. Accredited in both Austria and the United States, WVPU offers an individualized, student-centered American education within the framework of a European research university. As part of a global network of campuses based in St. Louis, USA, WVPU is dedicated to preparing its students for an increasingly globalized world through academic programs that cultivate critical thinking and intercultural understanding.
Webster Vienna Private University is committed to excellence in teaching and research.
WVPU offers innovative programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level, awarding
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BSc), Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science
(MSc) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees. At the undergraduate level,
the departments of Business and Management, International Relations, Media Communications,
and Psychology are complemented by the Center of Liberal Arts’ multidisciplinary curriculum
in the human, social and natural sciences.
Qualified candidates may seek the following faculty appointment in the Business &
Management Department:
Assistant Professor of Accounting (f/m/d)
Full-time (40 hours/week), starting date: as soon as possible
Key responsibilities:
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, with a focus on and Financial/Managerial Accounting and Corporate Finance
- Maintain a scholarly output
- Attend and present papers at international scholarly conferences
- Participate in research grant applications
- Advise students on academic matters, degree planning and supervise undergraduate and graduate theses
Your profile:
- Doctorate in Accounting, Finance, or related field (candidates expecting to receive their doctorate prior to July 31, 2021 may be considered)
- Proven experience in accounting e.g. CPA or similar licenses in taxation
- Rank-appropriate scholarly track record
- Rank-appropriate experience in grant writing
- Teaching excellence in English
WVPU is an equal opportunity employer – we are committed to a non-discriminatory employment policy and a diverse and inclusive community.
As required by Austrian federal law we are obliged to disclose the minimum annual gross compensation for this position, which starts at 52,000.- EUR (40 hours/week; all-in); the final salary is depending on the basis of qualifications and experience.
The applicant must have the legal right to work in Austria.
Candidates are initially employed on a three-year all-in contract, in which annual performance agreements orientate the department and individual teaching, research and service goals. After three years and a successful evaluation, the employment relationship is then based on an unlimited contract.
Apply online for this position.
When applying, please provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a summary of your research profile, a brief explanation of your teaching philosophy, and three referees who will provide letters of recommendation upon request.
Deadline for applications: May 31, 2021
Review of applications will begin immediately following the deadline and will continue until the position is filled.
For questions related to your application, please contact the HR Department: hrdepartment@webster.ac.at at WVPU, Praterstraße 23, A – 1020 Vienna.
Your privacy is important to us and we take the General Data Protection Regulation seriously. It is our goal to be sensitive and respectful of your personal information and to adhere to all facets of the GDPR regulation. All personal data you provide are subject to our privacy notice. Read the Privacy Notice.
As an adjunct faculty member, you will teach classes in your field of expertise. The diverse adjunct faculty at WVPU contributes to a high-quality learning experience for students. WVPU adjunct faculty are contracted based on a course instruction agreement. Indicate your preferred faculty position in your application.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age or any other factors. The mission of the Human Resource Department is to serve as the link between prospective employees and the institution in an attempt to recruit and hire the most qualified individuals for any vacancy within the University Community.
An attractive private pension plan scheme is available for salaried employees after one year of service.
WVPU supports professional development for all of its employees. These include both internal and external initiatives.
Faculty & Staff members
Faculty members:
- WVPU supports its faculty to continuously develop their knowledge and expand the network.
- WVPU regards participation in an international scholarly community as a vital element of knowledge creation and dissemination.
- WVPU invites all status-track faculty to use the existing training services available. Annual performance agreements support all efforts to plan, document, and later assess such efforts including, in particular, publications, participation in workshops and networks, and the presentation of original research at major discipline relevant conferences, which is supported by university travel grants.
Staff members: Biannual Feedback Dialogues support the planning of professional development activities throughout the year. Professional development days and budgets support individual training needs.
Further Training Opportunities
- Computer-based training resources - WVPU offers its faculty and staff a wealth of resources to support their work, expand their knowledge, and develop professional skills through partnerships with industry leaders.
- Class audit and Tuition remission - When deemed appropriate, staff members may be permitted to audit specific, non-language oriented, graduate-level courses in addition to and outside of their working hours. Under special circumstances, staff and faculty members may be eligible for tuition remission.
- Erasmus + Mobility Program - As an active member of Erasmus+, WVPU supports opportunities for staff and faculty to participate in short-term professional development activities at partner institutions.
WVPU is a leading private, tuition-based university in Austria that takes social responsibility seriously.
Research needs to make a difference for it to matter. Transformative learning means engagement beyond the secure confines of the university, motivating students to lead lives of purpose. WVPU contributes to the public discourse on global issues and serves as a partner and an informal idea laboratory for corporate partners and international and non-governmental organizations with offices in Vienna.
The university encourages faculty, staff, and students to confront social issues and get involved with service whenever and wherever possible. From direct community involvement to the publicly accessible events it organizes, WVPU’s sustained approach to social responsibility epitomizes its efforts to foster global citizenship.
Webster Vienna Private University (WVPU) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that values diversity among staff, faculty, and students and considers such diversity critical to cultivating academic excellence and achieving its mission to foster global citizenship.
WVPU has an established 4-member Working Group on Equal Opportunities (WGEO) with an elected Diversity Manager serving as its chair.
The mission of the WGEO is to contribute to the expansion of equal opportunities within the WVPU community. As such, the WGEO supports the Executive Board (EB) and the Human Resources Office (HR) in communicating those principles so that all members of the community are fully informed of their rights and responsibilities as put forth in the values of WVPU’s Affirmative Action Plan for Managing Diversity and the Advancement of Women.
This will be done by promoting and reporting on the principles of diversity, inclusivity, and equity, aligning with the core values of the global Webster network and the rights and obligations of global citizens.
"I couldn’t be more proud, actually. I feel valued and respected as an employee. I enjoy what I do, learning a lot, getting all the support and training needed, and surrounded by amazing people. I see how WVPU supports students and the community; and how they treat their employees very well. It’s one of the times I’ve ever felt part of a team and that I “belonged” to." - Ammar Alwazeh, Senior Facility officer
"The best thing about my team is the familiar atmosphere, cooperation, and collegial support. Here at WVPU, one can always count on the colleagues. We are very flexible, open for improvements, and dedicated to our work." -Nora Gyoerfi, Finance officer
"I enjoy working in an international team of staff and faculty at WVPU, as we all strive together to prepare our students for success. I am proud to contribute to the university’s mission of offering a global-oriented and personalized education to people from all over the world." - Verena Karlsson, Executive Assistant to the Director
"WVPU provides a truly global academic milieu with highly dedicated students and faculty from more than 70 countries on all continents. It is a pleasure to be able to develop my research ideas in such a stimulating environment." - Jozef Batora, Full Professor of International Relations
"I love to be part of the WVPU faculty as it feels like a family - as opposed to large universities every problem and issue is taken on. It is a pleasure to work in such a both personal as well as a professional environment which allows for conducting world-class research as well as teaching a special crowd of curious students." - Ronald Hochreiter, Associate Professor of Finance