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Career Opportunities at WVPU
Webster Vienna Private University offers rewarding career opportunities for academic and administrative professionals who are passionate about contributing high-quality, student-centered education in the departments of Business and Management, International Relations, Media Communications, Psychology and Computer Science.
Adjunct faculty members bring experience and specialized knowledge to the classroom through flexible, course-based appointments, enriching the academic experience for a diverse student body.
Staff Vacancies
There are no open vacancies at this time; positions may be posted as they become available.
Faculty Vacancies
WVPU invites applications to fill a full-time (40 hours/week) faculty position of Head of the Department of International Relations at the rank of Associate or Full Professor (f/m/d). Initial contract limited for five years, with the possibility of extension (to unlimited contract).
Starting date: Spring 2027
Research Profile: Quantitative Security Studies
The Department of International Relations at WVPU has a well-established research profile in the study of international institutions, regional integration, international relations theory and global security.
WVPU seeks an internationally recognized scholar with a strong research profile in Quantitative Security Studies to lead and further develop a lean but methodologically plural department. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of excellent research combining statistical analysis, computational social science, formal modeling and data-driven methods. Areas of particular interest include the quantitative study of geopolitical and geoeconomic risk and interstate conflict, deterrence, alliance politics, civil war, (counter)insurgency, border disputes, cyber and ecological security, migration-related security risks, or the international political economy of security.
The appointment is intended to add senior expertise in quantitative, formal, computational and data-driven approaches while also supporting high-quality research and teaching across different traditions in International Relations and Security Studies. We are especially interested in candidates whose work applies advanced quantitative or computational methods to questions of strategic and policy relevance, including conflict forecasting, scenario modeling, geopolitical risk assessment, network analysis, sanctions dynamics, supply-chain dependencies, alliance networks, geospatial analysis and the geography of conflict. Familiarity with major security- and conflict-related datasets and data infrastructures is expected.
Responsibilities
- Department Leadership
- Lead the scientific and administrative operations of the department.
- Develop the department’s research agenda, academic strategy and international visibility, while supporting methodological pluralism.
- Oversee the development, delivery and periodic revision of relevant curricula.
- Research
- Maintain an active and internationally visible research agenda appropriate to an R3/R4 career stage and the rank of Associate or Full Professor.
- Publish in leading peer-reviewed journals in international relations, security studies, peace and conflict research, political science or related fields.
- Acquire and lead externally funded research projects from national or international funding bodies.
- Build and maintain international academic and policy-relevant networks.
- Contribute to the development of a sustainable research environment in quantitative, formal, computational and policy-relevant security studies.
- Academic Administration and Mentorship
- Mentor junior faculty and support their career development.
- Integrate early-career researchers into research projects and funding applications.
- Supervise theses (at all levels).
- Contribute to accreditation, quality assurance and program-development processes.
- Teaching
- Maintain a teaching load appropriate to the position and WVPU’s workload model.
- Support curriculum development in quantitative, formal, computational and data-driven approaches to international security and conflict.
- External Engagement
- Build relationships with external partners.
- Contribute to WVPU’s public visibility in international relations and security studies.
Requirements
- A PhD in Political Science, International Relations, International Security, Security Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, or a closely related social-science discipline.
- A demonstrated research specialization in quantitative security studies, conflict studies, international security, political violence, geoeconomic risk or computational approaches to international relations.
- A habilitation or equivalent post-doctoral qualification, experience or scholarly record appropriate to the rank of Associate or Full Professor.
- A strong publication record in leading journals in international relations, security studies, peace and conflict research, political science or related fields, especially where the candidate’s work demonstrates quantitative, formal, computational, experimental or data-driven approaches.
- A record of acquiring, leading and substantially contributing to externally funded research projects.
- Experience in mentoring and supporting early-career researchers.
- Pedagogical and didactic ability, with evidence of successful university-level teaching.
- An active international network with academic and non-academic stakeholders.
- A commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Demonstrated social and gender competence; proven experience in the promotion of young researchers and the advancement of female colleagues.
- Fluency in English, German desirable.
Your Application
When applying, please provide the following documents:
- Department vision statement, including the candidate’s view of the department’s future research profile, methodological development, infrastructure and personnel needs, program development and international visibility (max. three 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, roles in projects and funding amounts
- teaching and mentoring experience
- supervision experience (Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD levels)
- List of publications and conferences:
- complete and current publication list (including e.g. ORCID link)
- list of conference presentations, invited talks and keynote lectures
- two key publications as electronic full text PDF files, selected for their relevance to this position
- Research statement: current research and planned research activities for the next five years (max. three
pages)
Diversity and inclusion statement: a statement describing your commitment to diversity and contribution to an inclusive professional environment (max. 400 words) - Three referees who will provide letters of recommendation upon request.
All applications must be sent online.
Deadline for applications: Sept. 16, 2026
The applicant must have the legal right to work in Austria.
WVPU is an equal opportunity employer — we are committed to a non-discriminatory employment policy and a diverse and inclusive community.
The University places special emphasis on increasing the number of women among faculty and in senior academic positions. Women and members of underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
Our Offer
- The opportunity to shape, grow and contribute to the success of the Department of International Relations at WVPU.
- Long term employment perspective.
- Membership in a highly engaged and international academic community.
- Research support services.
- Budgeted resources for research and infrastructure.
- Flexible working hours, home office, work-from-anywhere.
- Numerous employee benefits (private pension fund, public transportation subsidy, training and development opportunities, occupational health, social events and more).
- 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, based on a 40-hour work week, is 83,000 euros at the Associate Professor level and 94,000 euros at the Full Professor level. An additional functional allowance applies to the appointment as Head of the Department.
For information only — WVPU assumes no legal responsibility: foreign researchers or scientists moving to Austria from abroad may be eligible for tax benefits under applicable Austrian tax regulations (PDF).
The undergraduate degree program “Comparative International Business Law” is currently undergoing accreditation by AQ Austria.
WVPU is looking to fill a full-time (40 hours/week) faculty position: Assistant Professor (f/m/d) to expand and strengthen our newly established Department of Law.
Starting date: January 2027
We welcome internationally oriented research profiles in comparative international business law with a focus on corporate or contract law.
Responsibilities
The following criteria are required:
- Publications: Produce career stage appropriate academic publications (peer-reviewed journals and books or book chapters) in line with university research evaluation policies.
- Third-Party Funding: Successfully acquire third-party funding to advance individual research objectives.
- International Visibility (Scientific) and Cooperation: Regularly present papers and research activities at international scientific conferences, participate in peer-review processes and serve on editorial boards.
- Third Mission and Public Outreach: Publicly disseminate findings from research and teaching to society and the economy.
- Teaching: Maintain a regular teaching load (with a minimum of one course/year up to a maximum of six courses/year, depending on activities in other areas).
- Mentorship and Leadership: At all levels, faculty supervise student research, but also research assistants, doctoral students working on projects, as well as colleagues where appropriate and scientific support staff.
Requirements
The following criteria are required.
- PhD in law
- Demonstrated commitment to advance scientific research
- Appropriate level expertise and publication track record in international business law, particularly corporate or contract law
- Proven participation in third party funded research teams and projects
- Demonstrated pedagogic and didactic success in university-level teaching
- Active international engagement with academic and non-academic stakeholders
- Fluency in English
Your Application
When applying, please provide the following documents:
- Academic curriculum vitae including:
- education history (please attach all required diplomas as indicated above)
- positions held to date
- complete list of acquired third-party funding including financing institution, amount, role and cooperation partners as well as any participation in funded projects.
- teaching and mentoring experience
- student supervision experience
- third mission activities
- List of publications:
- complete and current publication list (including e.g. ORCID link)
- two key publications as electronic full text version with relevance to this position (PDF)
- Research statement: research description and planned future research and third-party funding activities
covering the next five years (max. 1500 words)
Diversity and inclusion statement: a statement describing your commitment to diversity and contribution to an inclusive professional environment (max. 400 words) - Two referees who will provide letters of recommendation upon request.
All applications must be sent online.
Deadline for applications: August 31, 2026
Our Offer
WVPU supports an attractive environment for ambitious academics. Employment contracts are initially offered for a fixed term of five years. Following a comprehensive evaluation process, based on the successful completion and assessment of an individually agreed performance agreement, candidates may, upon mutual agreement with WVPU, transition to a position with an unlimited contract.
WVPU is also open to a part-time arrangement, please specify your preference in the application.
- Being part of a highly engaged team and international community.
- Research support services.
- Flexible working hours, home office, work-from-anywhere.
- Numerous employee benefits (private pension fund, training and development opportunities, occupational health, social events and more).
- Excellent accessibility by public transportation, including WVPU subsidy for public transportation ticket.
- We provide modern facilities in a top location in Vienna’s 2nd district (Palais Wenkheim).
The minimum annual gross compensation for this position, based on a 40-hour work week, is 70,000 euros at the Assistant Professor level. The final salaries will depend on experience and qualifications.
Adjunct Faculty Vacancies
We welcome unsolicited applications.
Excited about the possibility of joining WVPU as Adjunct Faculty? You may submit your materials through our online application portal for consideration for future teaching opportunities.
More Information
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.
If you have any questions regarding an application, please contact the HR department at WVPU, Praterstraße 23, A – 1020 Vienna.
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WVPU supports professional development for all of its employees. These include both internal and external initiatives.
Faculty and 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.
Every Employee is entitled to one Charity Day per calendar year.
A Charity Day is to contribute and support social causes, volunteering at a local charity, individually or as a group.
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.
Chryssi Tsounta
Advising and Enrollment Officer
"Picture a workplace where you encounter an exceptional atmosphere, where individuals from across the globe gather to extend a warm welcome, offer genuine smiles, provide mentoring and support, share laughter, collaborate on problem-solving, express heartfelt appreciation for your contributions, and ignite your daily drive to excel. That place is Webster Vienna Private University. Welcome!"
Mauro Ortiz
Marketing Officer
"Not only is working with and for students a rewarding experience, it is also enjoyable! Working at WVPU means working with the world as we host over 70 nationalities, which is truly a valuable opportunity to broaden your perspectives and understanding of the world."
Maida Kojic-McAndrew, LLM
Academic Services Officer
"Working as an Academic Services Officer at Webster Vienna has been incredibly rewarding. Every day, I have the opportunity to support students and faculty from diverse cultural and academic backgrounds, helping them navigate their academic journeys. The collaborative and international environment makes every challenge meaningful and every achievement shared."
Jozef Batora
Full Professor of International Relations
"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."