Jobs at WVPU

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We are hiring to fill a position to build up and expand our newly created Department of Law:
 
(Associate/Full) Professor of Comparative International Business Law (f/m/d)
and Department Head
Full-time (40 hours/week)

Starting date: Spring 2026, initial contract limited for 5 years, with the possibility of extension (to unlimited contract)
 
This professorship is meant initially to build up a comparative international business law program at the undergraduate level followed by postgraduate programs and establish a Department of Law at Webster Vienna Private University with a research focus on law and economics. The individual will assume the role of Department Head and thereby define the department’s research focus, infrastructure and personnel needs in conjunction with senior management.
 
The Professor of Law is required to maintain and manifest a leading research profile appropriate to the EURAXESS standards of and Advanced/Lead Researcher (R3/R4), depending on rank. We are seeking a candidate with demonstrated expertise both in academia and practice in the areas of international business law and financial regulation, preferably, one where they intersect.
 
The details of all responsibilities are regulated in a multi-annual performance agreement between the position holder and the Executive Board.
 
Main responsibilities:
Department Head:

• Responsible for the scientific and administrative operations of the department; 
  o   Define and establish the research profile of the department;
  o   Oversee the development and the delivery of the curriculum; and
• Supervise and develop the department’s faculty and scientific support staff as well as programs.

Research:

• Produce an academic output appropriate to an R3/R4 career stage;
• Successful acquisition of third-party funding from a national or international scientific funding body; and
  Maintain and maximize an international network.

Academic Administration/Mentorship:

• Develop, implement and revise degree programs and their curricula;
• Define infrastructure and research budgets and plans in close cooperation with the Executive Board;
• Leadership role to define and build up the department;
• Mentor Assistant and Associate professors in their career development;
• Integrate young academics (pre to postdoc level) in third-party funded research projects; and
• Supervise theses, including PhD (externally). 

Teaching:

• Maintain a default teaching load. 

Other:

• Represent the department in university and related public events; and
• Build up strong relationships with organizations to support student projects and career prospective. 

Your profile includes:

• PhD in Law;
• A habilitation or equivalent post-doctoral experience such as an international LLM and/or MBA;
• Outstanding scientific reputation with internationally recognized peer-review publications and active conferences participations in the fields of international business law and/or financial regulation in the last ten years (excluding career breaks); and
• A distinguished track-record in acquiring and leading externally funded high-level research projects and grants as PI; and supervising young academic researchers including doctoral students;

Demonstrated leadership responsibilities

• Pedagogic and didactic ability and demonstrated success in university-level teaching;
  Active international network with academic and non-academic stakeholders; proven through successful cooperation with universities and/or research institutions Interdisciplinary collaboration;
• Demonstrated social and gender competence; proven experience in the promotion of young researchers and the advancement of female colleagues; and
• Fluency in English, German desirable.

Your application:
 
When applying, please provide the following documents:
 
Department vision, which may include:

• the development of the department’s research focus, infrastructure and personnel needs for the boot-strap phase and follow-on years, the development and introduction of additional specializations and emphasis of the LLB in Comparative International Business Law and a succeeding graduate program, etc. (max. 3 pages)
  • Academic curriculum vitae including;
  • education and training (please attach all required diplomas as indicated above);
  • positions held to date;
  • awards and honors;
  • complete list of acquired third-party funding including cooperation partners;
  • teaching and mentoring experience;
  • supervision experience (Master and PhD level);
  • List of publications and conference;
  • complete and current publication list (e.g., ORCID link);
  • conference list, emphasizing invitations to conferences;
  • two key publications as electronic full text version with relevance to this position (PDF);
  • Research statement;
  • research description and planned future research activities (max. three pages);
  • Diversity and inclusion statement;
  • a statement describing your commitment to diversity and contribution to an inclusive professional environment; and
  • Three referees who will provide letters of recommendation upon request. 

All applications must be sent online.
Deadline for applications: Nov. 30, 2025
 
WVPU is an equal opportunity employer – we are committed to a non-discriminatory employment policy and a diverse and inclusive community. The University puts special emphasis on increasing the number of women among the faculty as well as in senior positions.
 
Our offer: 

• Possibility to build up, shape and contribute to the success of the Department of Law at WVPU;
• Long-term employment perspective;
• Being part of a highly engaged team and international community;
• Research support services;
• Budgeted resources for research and infrastructure;
• Flexible working hours, home office, work-from-anywhere;
• Numerous employee benefits (Pension Fund, Training and Development Opportunities, Occupational Health, Social Events etc.); and
• Vienna has been rated 1st place of the most liveable cities in the “Global Liveability Index” – we provide modern facilities in a top location in Vienna’s 2nd district (Palais Wenkheim), next to the subway station. 

The minimum annual gross compensation for this position amounts to EUR 81.049,- at Associate and EUR 93.508,- at Full professor level (basis 40 hours/week). The final salary depends on experience and qualifications.
 
The annual Department Head stipend during the initial contract amounts to gross EUR 10,000.-. 
 
The applicant must have the legal right to work in Austria. For information only – WVPU assumes no legal responsibility: As a foreign researcher/scientist moving to Austria from abroad, you may be eligible for substantial tax benefits.
 
For questions related to your application, please contact the HR Department: hrdepartment@webster.ac.at at WVPU, Praterstraße 23, A – 1020 Vienna. 

 We are currently looking for Adjunct faculty (f/m/d) in the Business and Management Department for course instruction at undergraduate level in the fields of:
 
Human Resources Management
Business Analytics
(Spring Semester 2026, February – May)
 
Key responsibilities:

• Preparation for the course and each class meeting (course material can be provided);
• Pedagogical supervision of students’ academic progress related to the course;
• Development, proctoring and evaluation of exams (and/or any other form of assessment);
• Punctual submission of grades by the stipulated deadlines; and
• Maintaining digital records of assignments, exams or tools of assessment and transferring them to the Department following the completion of the course

Adjunct Faculty members at the undergraduate level shall have at least one of the following:

• Hold a master’s degree or higher in a discipline that is relevant to the content of the course taught 
  or
• Have tested experience, which must include a master’s degree or higher and at least five years of professional experience, in a discipline that is relevant to the content of the course taught.

Total compensation within the framework of a contract is agreed at a total gross remuneration of € 4.050,- at undergraduate level. With regard to the relevant social security legislation, the Adjunct Faculty is considered an employee under § 4 Abs. 2 ASVG. The paid out remuneration is therefore subject to deductions for Austrian social insurance and federal income tax deduction. Courses at WVPU are delivered over a 12-week period, three hours per week excluding breaks (September to December, February to May), followed by break and exam week. The applicant must have the legal right to work in Austria.
 
Applications are to be submitted online.
 
When applying, please provide:

• a curriculum vitae; and
• a cover letter including a brief explanation of your teaching philosophy and a statement describing your commitment to diversity and contribution to an inclusive professional environment.

 WVPU is committed to a non-discriminatory employment policy and a diverse and inclusive community. If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact the HR department: hrdepartment@webster.ac.at, Praterstrasse 23, A – 1020 Vienna.

We are currently looking for Adjunct faculty (f/m/d) for course instruction at undergraduate level in the fields of:
 
Environmental Ethics
Introduction to Criminology
(Spring Semester 2026, February – May)
 
Key responsibilities:

• Preparation for the course and each class meeting (course material can be provided;
• Pedagogical supervision of students’ academic progress related to the course;
• Development, proctoring and evaluation of exams (and/or any other form of assessment);
• Punctual submission of grades by the stipulated deadlines; and
• Maintaining digital records of assignments, exams or tools of assessment and transferring them to the Department following the completion of the course

Adjunct Faculty members at the undergraduate level shall have at least one of the following:

• Hold a master’s degree or higher in a discipline that is relevant to the content of the course taught; or
• Have tested experience, which must include a master’s degree or higher and at least five years of professional experience, in a discipline that is relevant to the content of the course taught.

Total compensation within the framework of a contract is agreed at a total gross remuneration of € 4.050,- at undergraduate level. With regard to the relevant social security legislation, the Adjunct Faculty is considered an employee under § 4 Abs. 2 ASVG. The paid out remuneration is therefore subject to deductions for Austrian social insurance and federal income tax deduction. Courses at WVPU are delivered over a 12-week period, three hours per week excluding breaks (September to December, February to May), followed by break and exam week. The applicant must have the legal right to work in Austria.
 
For Applications to be submitted online, for

Adjunct faculty - Environmental Ethics;

and 

Adjunct faculty - Introduction to Criminology. 
 
When applying, please provide:

• a curriculum vitae; and
• a cover letter including a brief explanation of your teaching philosophy and a statement describing your commitment to diversity and contribution to an inclusive professional environment.

WVPU is committed to a non-discriminatory employment policy and a diverse and inclusive community.
 
If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact the HR department: hrdepartment@webster.ac.at, Praterstrasse 23, A – 1020 Vienna.