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Faculty
For 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.
Current Faculty Vacancies
Currently we are looking to make a scientific support staff appointment in the position of
Language Center Coordinator (f/m/d)
Full-time (40 hours/week), starting date: August 2021
One-year contract with possibility of extension
The Language Center (LC) Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing and administering the university’s Language Center, supervising its personnel, as well as identifying and implementing strategic initiatives related to language development. Serving in this role includes coordinating as well as teaching in the university’s English language university preparation program. The LC primarily serves the language needs of the university’s students through individual tutoring sessions, student workshops, and English language courses for prospective degree-seeking students. In order to achieve its goals, the center collaborates with the university’s faculty, staff, and external partners.
Key responsibilities:
Implement, supervise, and teach in the university’s English language preparation program including drafting course syllabi, recruiting and training teaching assistants).
- Develop and implement means to assist students in language-related issues in their discipline-specific academic work (e.g., individual tutoring sessions, workshops).
- Regularly assess LC practices and develop recommendations for development in line with WVPU’s Strategic Plan.
- Supervise a small team of qualified tutors and teaching assistants (e.g., draft work schedules, assign responsibilities, organize regular meetings).
- Train tutors and teaching assistants in key areas of the LC work (e.g., tutoring and teaching techniques to promote academic literacy development, strategies for language proficiency tests, language pedagogy).
- Plan and oversee annual budgets for the LC.
- Represent the LC in all activities and functions of the university whether academic, administrative, or social in nature (e.g. open information evenings, alumni events, guest lectures).
Your profile:
- M.A. or equivalent in English, Applied Linguistics, or a related field; desired: specialization in language teaching
- Knowledge of current research on language pedagogy
- Experience in English language teaching at the university-level
- Full professional fluency 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 37,740.- 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.
Applications are to be submitted online via the university’s website.
When applying, please provide a curriculum vitae and a cover letter detailing your approach to and experience in teaching English for professional, scientific, and/or university-level contexts.
Deadline for applications: July 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.
We are looking for a time-limited appointment at the rank of
Research Assistant (f/m/d) – Part Time (15 hours/week), limited until the end of December 2021
Starting date: as soon as possible after July 1, 2021
Research in the Psychology Department at Webster Vienna focuses on Applied Cognitive and Affective Sciences and aims at understanding cognitive and emotional processes involved in decision making and social interactions. Our research facilities include physiological recording devices (ECG, GSR, EMG, EEG, etc.) and various stimuli presentation software, as well as an observation laboratory for behavior measurement and analysis.
Key responsibilities:
Within the remit of a project funded by the FWF, the Psychology Department at Webster Vienna Private University is currently recruiting a research assistant to work on nonverbal indicators of attitudes, prejudice, and discrimination. More specifically, we will investigate subtle or implicit harassment in everyday interactions, a form of unfavorable treatment aimed at producing feelings of inferiority in out-group members. The project involves running a laboratory experiment, data analysis, and publication in academic journals. The candidates should be at ease with handling data collection and analysis at multiple levels: observational (nonverbal behavior), cognitive (social decision making), and physiological (peripheral measures).
Required skills and qualifications:
A completed Master degree in any of the following fields: social psychology, evolutionary psychology, ethology, primatology, anthropology, sociology;
- Experience with experimental designs;
- Fluency in English and German;
- Good knowledge of descriptive and inferential statistics;
- Data skills (R, SPSS, Excel, Python, ...);
- Positive attitude towards laboratory research and willingness to work in an international environment.
Beneficial
- Experience with behavioral annotation software (e.g. Anvil, Elan, Observer XT).
The annual gross compensation for this position amounts to 15.439,20 EUR (15 hours/week).
The applicant must have the legal right to work in Austria.
Applications are to be submitted online via the university’s website
When applying, please provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae (including a list of publications, if applicable), a summary of the Master thesis and a copy of the Master degree (if you have not completed your studies yet, but expect to receive your degree by the starting date, please indicate in the cover letter).
Please also provide two recommendation letters.
Deadline for applications: July 31, 2021
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.
Adjunct Faculty
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.
Current Adjunct Faculty Vacancies
Staff
Current Staff Vacancies
Front Desk Officer (f/m/d) – Part Time (20 hours/week)
Working time: 13:00 – 18:00, Monday to Thursday
Starting date: August/September 2021
Reporting to the Senior Facility officer, the Front Desk officer is primarily responsible
for the efficient and professional set up of the front desk and adjacent office area.
The position holder is expected to ensure the smooth handling of all switchboard tasks.
Key responsibilities:
- Handling of all switchboard tasks and answering of generic email inquiries
- Responsible for all incoming mail related tasks (mail trays, distribution of mail, courier deliveries, etc.)
- Single point of contact for facility management requests and allocation of tasks under the supervision of the Senior Facility officer
- Organization of general key and entry card distribution
- Coordination of classroom equipment set-up in cooperation with the academic and the IT departments
- Responsible for room assignments
- Preparation of student IDs and distribution of certificates of enrollment
Your profile:
- Completed secondary education (Matura or equivalent)
- Work experience in a similar position (hospitality, reception)
- Very good command of both German and English
- Customer-service oriented manner, with proven ability to successfully interact with a diverse group of people
- User of Microsoft Office
What we offer:
- Based in Palais Wenkheim, next to U1 station Nestroyplatz
- Private pension fund after one year of service
- Multi-cultural environment
- Professional development opportunities
- Team events, Halloween celebration, New Year’s Party…
WVPU is an equal opportunity employer – we are committed to a non-discriminatory employment policy and a diverse and inclusive
community.
What do our employees say about WVPU.
As required by Austrian federal law we are obliged to disclose the minimum annual
gross compensation for this position, which amounts to 28,050.- EUR (basis 40 hours/week).
The applicant must have the legal right to work in Austria.
If you would like to be part of our team in an international environment and wish
to make a difference to our expanding educational enterprise, we are looking forward
to receiving your complete application (CV, cover letter, certificates) online via our Webpage.
Deadline for applications: July 31, 2021
Interview dates can be set prior to the deadline.
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. Please be aware that all personal
data you provide are subject to our Privacy Notice.
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 four-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 felt part of a team and that I 'belonged.'" 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 with 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 where 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