University Professor of fine arts with a focus on performative art and sculpture

The Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna is currently accepting applications for the following position:

University Professor
of fine arts with a focus on performative art and sculpture at the Institute for Fine Arts according to § 98 of the Universities Act 2002 (Universitätsgesetz 2002). The duration of this professorship is 6 years, from October 1, 2008 to September 30, 2014.

Application requirements:

• Excellent academic qualifications in performative art and sculpture with a special focus on a concept of work that formally and methodically reflects its content. In the context of a transdisciplinary approach to art, the candidate should be capable of considering the interfaces to other disciplines, media and genres.
  

• a degree in the field from an Austrian university, equivalent foreign university or a qualification that may be considered equivalent;
  

• proof of artistic qualification and international exhibition activity;

• proof of pedagogic and didactic qualification;

• ability to hold a chair of a department;

• willingness to participate in university committees and to cooperate with colleagues.

The duties cover teaching at least 17 units a week of individual artistic supervision as well as holding the chair of the department at the Institute for Fine Arts.

The Academy of Fine Arts Vienna intends to increase the number of women in all areas of staff, particularly in managerial, scientific and artistic staff positions. Therefore, the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna greatly encourages qualified women to apply. In the event that several applicants are equally qualified, women will be the preferred candidates. The Academy of Fine Arts Vienna is committed to implementing anti-discriminatory measures in its personnel policies. Applicants will not be reimbursed for travelling and accommodation expenses incurred as a result of their participation in the application process.