WVPU is a leading private university in Vienna. Our diverse, international staff includes more than 40 nationalities, bringing together eminent academics and practitioners from a variety of international institutions. Apply today for an exciting career opportunity!
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Job Opportunities: 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, Missouri, 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
There are no faculty vacancies at the moment.
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.
Job Opportunities: 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
There are no adjunct faculty vacancies at the moment.
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.
Job Opportunities: Staff
Current Staff Vacancies
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 to join our team as:
Junior IT System Engineer (f/m/d)
Part-time (20 hours/week) - starting date: asap
As a member of our IT support team, you ensure that IT keeps running for the users of our University - whether on campus, in home office or "en route."
Main responsibilities
- IT-Helpdesk/end-user support;
- Administration, support and installation of Microsoft Windows 10 OS and Office365 products;
- Installation and support of end devices and associate software (PCs, notebooks, printers, telephone devices, smartphones);
- Ongoing monitoring and support of servers and IT devices;
- Planning, implementation and documentation of security updates such as service packs or patches;
- Support network infrastructure: LAN/WAN, routers, switches, firewalls etc.;
- Further development of IT asset management;
- Implementation of training courses for employees and adjunct faculty;
- Contact person for suppliers; and
- Further development of documentation of all IT processes.
Requirements
- Completed technical education with IT focus (HTL, LAP or equivalent);
- Up to one 1 year of professional experience in IT administration and support;
- Knowledge of common Microsoft technologies, Active Directory & Domain Architecture, Group Policy, DNS, OS Security;
- Basic knowledge of network technology (routers, switches, firewalls); and
- Very good command of BOTH, German and English.
Furthermore
- You are willing to continuously improve your skills;
- You have a structured and independent way of working and are solution-oriented; and
- You see yourself as an internal service provider for an international team.
What we offer
- · A varied set of tasks with corresponding responsibility in an academic environment within an collegial, international and dedicated team;
- · Personal and professional growth: Allocated budget for personnel development possibilities;
- · Numerous benefits:
- Life-Balance: Home office possibilities, work-from-anywhere;
- Occupational health measurements;
- December 24 and 31: additional 2 days holidays;
- Private Pension Fund after one year of service;
- Subsidy for public transport ticket; and
- Team events and celebrations
- Central office location: Based in the beautiful Palais Wenkheim, next to U1 station Nestroyplatz
As required by Austrian federal law we are obliged to disclose the minimum annual gross compensation for this position, which amounts to EUR 33.011,61 (basis 40 hours/week); the final salary depending on your relevant experience and qualification.
The applicant must have the legal right to work in Austria!
Your application – please provide:
- A cover letter addressing your experience relative to the responsibilities and requirements;
- A detailed curriculum vitae; and
- Relevant diplomas.
Please send us your complete online application.
WVPU is an equal opportunity employer – we are committed to a non-discriminatory employment policy and a diverse and inclusive community.
Deadline for applications: Dec. 10, 2023
Interviews may be scheduled prior to the deadline.
WVPU is an equal opportunity employer – we are 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.
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.
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.
"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!"
Chryssi Tsounta, Advising and Enrollment Officer
"I am so grateful to be part of the WVPU community. I feel supported and challenged
every day by the leadership and staff. WVPU has an incredible team of wonderful, intelligent
people. A great culture and supportive, transparent leadership. It's a great opportunity
to broaden your horizons by meeting new people from different cultures."
Mouhanad Mourad, Senior Finance Officer
"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
''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."
Mauro Ortiz, Marketing Officer
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