Application deadline: 2026-08-28
Job Profile: Lecturer with Doctorate
Salary per Year (Full Time): € 70.200,20
Hours per week: 4 Semsterwochenst.
Temporary Employment: summer semester 2027 (01.03.2027-30.06.2027)
Salary Category: B1 with PhD
Employment Start: 2027-03-01
Duration of Contract: Temporary employment
Unit: Centre of Jewish Studies
The Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Graz is announcing the Kurt-David- Brühl Visiting Professorship for Jewish Studies for the summer semester 2027 (March 1, 2027 – June 30, 2027).
The aim of the Kurt-David-Brühl Visiting Professorship for Jewish Studies is to promote the study and teaching of Jewish culture, literature, and history. The courses taught by the Kurt-David-Brühl Visiting Professor are integral part of the Joint Master’s Programme „Jewish Studies – History of Jewish Cultures“ and also feed into other curricula of the School of Humanities at the University of Graz. The purpose of the Visiting Professorship is to expand the range of courses offered in the field of Jewish Studies at the University of Graz, while also enhancing the international networking and visibility of the Centre for Jewish Studies (CJS).
The Kurt-David-Brühl Visiting Professorship for Jewish Studies is a position in the field of cultural studies and is thus open for applicants from a broad range of scholarly disciplines. A thematic focus is put on Jewish and non-Jewish relations/interactions from the 19th to the 21st century.
Your Responsibilities
- The teaching load is 4 hours per week, which are to be taught as one lecture with practical and one seminar. One course has to be taught in English as part of the cooperation with the University of Bar Ilan
- A workshop on a research focus of the guest professor is to be designed and conducted
- The guest professor would be expected to be present in Graz during the semester
The Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Graz is announcing the Kurt-David- Brühl Visiting Professorship for Jewish Studies for the summer semester 2027 (March 1, 2027 – June 30, 2027).
The aim of the Kurt-David-Brühl Visiting Professorship for Jewish Studies is to promote the study and teaching of Jewish culture, literature, and history. The courses taught by the Kurt-David-Brühl Visiting Professor are integral part of the Joint Master’s Programme „Jewish Studies – History of Jewish Cultures“ and also feed into other curricula of the School of Humanities at the University of Graz. The purpose of the Visiting Professorship is to expand the range of courses offered in the field of Jewish Studies at the University of Graz, while also enhancing the international networking and visibility of the Centre for Jewish Studies (CJS).
The Kurt-David-Brühl Visiting Professorship for Jewish Studies is a position in the field of cultural studies and is thus open for applicants from a broad range of scholarly disciplines. A thematic focus is put on Jewish and non-Jewish relations/interactions from the 19th to the 21st century.
Your Profile
- PhD in a relevant academic discipline
- Outstanding scientific qualifications in research and teaching
- Publications and teaching experience from the field of "Jewish Studies"
- Interest in continuing collaborations with the Center for Jewish Studies (desirable)
- Gender mainstreaming and diversity management competence
Application Documents
The following documents are required for an application:
- Academic CV
- Letter of Motivation
- The application documents must include concepts for the planned courses (one lecture with exercise and one seminar). These should provide information on the content, methods and objectives of the respective course (max. 400 words per course)
- A 1-page outline of an idea for a workshop must be enclosed with the application documents
We offer an annual gross salary of at least € 70.200,20 for a fulltime position. An overpayment based on qualification and experience is possible.
We Offer
- Meaning: We offer meaningful work for the world of tomorrow.
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- Collaboration: With us, you'll find interdisciplinary, cross-professional opportunities to work together.
| - Benefits: Of course, there are all the usual benefits, from A "access to healthcare services" to Z "Zero emission goal".
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- Diversity: Besides our various scientific fields and their related issues, we offer a working environment in which diversity and inclusion are lived.
| - Flexibility: We demonstrate flexibility not only with the various working time models but also through the offers for the compatibility of family and career.
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About us
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Contact
For further information please contact Mr Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr.phil. Gerald Lamprecht
at the telephone number +43 (0) 316 / 380 -8073.
The University of Graz strives to increase the proportion of women in particular in management and faculty positions and therefore encourages qualified women to apply. In the event of underrepresentation, women with equal qualifications are generally given priority for admission. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities who meet the requirements of the advertised position.
Please note that in order to comply with the applicable data protection regulations, we can only accept applications via our web-based applicant tool for this vacant position.
