University Professor of philosophy and aesthetic theory
at the Institute for Art Theory and Cultural Studies according to § 98 of the Universities Act 2002 (Universitätsgesetz 2002). This professorship is appointed for 20 hours per week for the duration of 4 years, starting in October 2008.
The Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna is currently accepting applications for the following position:
University Professor
of philosophy and aesthetic theory at the Institute for Art Theory and Cultural Studies according to § 98 of the Universities Act 2002 (Universitätsgesetz 2002). This professorship is appointed for 20 hours per week for the duration of 4 years, starting in October 2008.
The duties cover holding the chair of the department, teaching at least 6 units a week in the field mentioned above, supervising theses and dissertations and the willingness to participate in university committees.
Application requirements:
- A degree in the field from an Austrian university, equivalent foreign university or a qualification that may be considered equivalent;
- excellent academic qualification in a relevant field;
- research and publication activities;
- proof of pedagogic and didactic skills and experience;
- proof of appropriate international experience and practice in art and cultural criticism outside academia;
- relevant competences, knowledge of interdisciplinary art theories and cultural studies;
- willingness to participate in university committees and to cooperate with colleagues.
Preferred qualifications:
- knowledge of the recent discourse on contemporary art production and its intersection with contemporary philosophical and cultural studies theories;
- ability to hold a chair and to contribute to developing the arts and sciences by promoting the Academy’s research activities.
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.