Application deadline: 2026-09-13
Job Profile: Lecturer without Doctorate
Salary per Year (Full Time): € 52.865,40
Hours per week: 20
Temporary Employment: Temporary employment for 4 years
Salary Category: B1 without PhD
Employment Start: As soon as possible
Duration of Contract: Temporary employment
Unit: Department of Romance Studies
Your Responsibilities
- Independent conducting of courses (average 6 semester hours per week) in the area of Spanish didactics for Bachelor’s and Master’s students (Programme for Teacher Education for Secondary Schools (General Education))
- Participation in teaching and examination duties of the department
- Participation in the development of new university teaching methods and courses, and, if applicable, new curricula
- Providing guidance to students, academic advising, and coordinating student mobility
- Independent research and publication activity
- Participation in research activities of the Department of Romance Studies in the field of subject didactics (conferences, publications, externally funded projects)
- Participation in organisational and administrative tasks as well as in evaluation measures and activities related to the public representation of the department (e.g., communication with local, regional, and national educational institutions), as well as involvement in academic self-administration (e.g., participation in committees).
- Attending internal and external professional development courses
Your Profile
- Above-average completion of a Master's degree in Secondary General Education (Teaching) with a specialization in Spanish, preferably with a Master's thesis in the field of subject didactics
- Teaching experience at the university level in Spanish subject didactics (desirable)
- Teaching experience in Spanish at the secondary level (desirable)
- Excellent knowledge of contemporary foreign language teaching methodologies
- Spanish language proficiency at CEFR level C2 or as a native speaker (L1)
- Very good proficiency in German (spoken and written, CEFR B2) and at least good proficiency in English (spoken and written, CEFR B1/B2).
- Current research activity and willingness to publish
- Experience in organising and conducting academic events (desirable)
- Very good IT skills and a keen interest in utilising digital tools in virtual education
- Independence, reliability, creativity and enjoyment of scientific collaboration
- Initiative and active involvement in teaching, research, and administrative duties
- Social skills, excellent ability to work in a team, and strong organisational skills
- Willingness to participate in further training measures of the university
Application Documents
The following documents are required for an application:
- Academic CV
- Letter of Motivation
- Evidence of completion of the degree required for the position
- All relevant certificates, including proof of language proficiency
We offer an annual gross salary of at least € 52.865,40 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
At the University of Graz, 4700 employees work together on future questions and solutions for the world of tomorrow. Our students and researchers take on the major challenges of society and share their knowledge. We work for tomorrow. Be part of it!
Contact
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Sabine Heinemann
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.
