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Webster Vienna Private University (WVPU) is a renowned educational institution in the heart of Europe, offering a vibrant academic setting shaped by a diverse community representing more than 30 nationalities. The university brings together distinguished scholars, seasoned professionals and international thought leaders to create a truly global learning experience.
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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
No available staff positions at this time.
Faculty Vacancies
WVPU is currently looking to fill five (5) full-time (40 hours/week) faculty positions
(f/m/d) to expand and strengthen our diverse research sections in the Departments
of Business and Management, International Relations and Computer Science.
1) Business and Management Department: Two (2) positions to be filled (Assistant/Associate Professor) with starting date
in January 2026. Candidates with outstanding track records and existing third party
funded projects will be considered for a Full Professor position.
We welcome profiles that strengthen our department in one of the following research foci:
- Macroeconomics (international trade, geoeconomics, and global supply chains) or
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation (with a focus on capital investment and/or digital transformation/AI).
Candidates are required to have strong quantitative backgrounds in methods or data
science.
2) International Relations: One (1) position to be filled (Assistant/Associate Professor) with starting date in
January 2026. Candidates with outstanding track records and existing third party funded
projects will be considered for a Full Professor position.
We welcome research profiles that strengthen our department in the areas of security
studies, geopolitics, diplomacy or foreign policy analysis. Candidates are required
to have strong quantitative backgrounds in methods or data science.
3) Computer Science with a focus on Artificial Intelligence - Two (2) positions to be filled (Assistant/Associate Professor) with starting dates
in January and September 2026.
We welcome research profiles that strengthen our department in both applications and
foundations of machine learning and artificial intelligence (e.g., applied mathematics
and statistics, computer vision, signal processing, time series analysis). Candidates
are required to have a strong scientific background and a well-established network
the relevant fields.
Responsibilities:
The following criteria are required for the job depending on working experience and
level of professorship (Assistant, Associate Professor, or Full Professor). For the
more experienced profiles we expect more academic seniority in all aspects of the
required academic profile.
- Publications: Produce career stage appropriate academic publications (peer-reviewed journals and books/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, serve on editorial boards, and external PhD defence committees;
- 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 1 course/year up to a maximum of 6 courses/year, depending on the activities in other areas); and
- 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. Depending on rank, acquire individual research teams through
third-party funding.
Requirements:
For the more experienced profiles we expect more academic seniority in all aspects
of the required academic profile:
- PhD in a relevant field;
- Demonstrated commitment to advance scientific research;
- 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; and
- Fluency in English.
For Associate and Full Professor positions additionally:
- A habilitation or equivalent post-doctoral experience;
- A distinguished track-record in acquiring and leading externally funded high-level research projects and grants as Principal Investigator; and supervising young
- academic researchers including doctoral students;
- Experience in supervising PhD students;
- Outstanding scientific reputation with internationally recognized peer-reviewed publications and active conferences participation;
- Proven track record in developing curricula; and
- Demonstrated leadership responsibilities.
Your application: When applying, please provide the following documents:
- Academic curriculum vitae including;
- Education and training (please attach all required diplomas as indicated above)
- Positions held to date;
- Cmplete list of acquired third-party funding including financing institution, amount, role and cooperation partners;
- Teaching and mentoring experience;
- Supervision experience (Master and PhD level); and
- Third mission activities.
- List of publications
- Complete and current publication list (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 activities (max. 1,500 words);
- Diversity and inclusion statement
- Statement describing your commitment to diversity and contribution to an inclusive professional environment (max. 1 page);
- Two referees who will provide letters of recommendation upon request.
All applications must be sent online via following links:
- Assistant/Associate Professor of Computer Science with a focus on AI;
- Assistant/Associate Professor of International Relations;
- Assistant/Associate Professor of Macroeconomics; and
- Assistant/Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
Deadline for applications: Sept. 7, 2025
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 (Pension Fund, Training and Development Opportunities, Occupational Health, Social Events etc.);
- Excellent accessibility by public transportation, including WVPU subsidy for public transportation ticket - Vienna has been rated first place of the most liveable cities in the “Global Liveability Index” – we provide modern facilities in a top location in Vienna’s 2nd district (Palais Wenkheim).
The minimum annual gross compensation amounts to (basis 40 hours/week):
- Assistant Professor: EUR 65.000,-
- Associate Professor: EUR 77.000,-
- Full Professor: EUR 89.000,-
The final salaries will depend on experience and qualifications.
For information only – WVPU assumes no legal responsibility: As a foreign researcher/scientist
moving to Austria from abroad, you may be eligible for substantial tax benefits: Tax regulations
Adjunct Faculty Vacancies
At the moment, we do not have any open faculty adjunct positions.
Enthusiastic about joining WVPU as Adjunct Faculty? We welcome unsolicited applications for future course instruction opportunities through our online application portal.
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."