Senior Artist (m/f/d, 20 hours per week, fixed-term contract for 3 years)- Art x Science School for Transformation

The University of Applied Arts Vienna is seeking a Senior Artist (m/f/d, 20 hours per week, fixed-term contract for 3 years) for the Art x Science School for Transformation, starting immediately.

The Art x Science School for Transformation is a joint institution of the University of Applied Arts Vienna and Johannes Kepler University Linz, and the first jointly run study programme of its kind in Austria. It combines the strengths and expertise of both universities. The Bachelor’s programme Transformation Studies Art x Science centres on connecting art and science and on developing creative, social and communicative skills. Artistic and scientific strategies are taught with the aim of understanding, analysing and shaping current transformations. Transdisciplinary collaboration with non-university institutions and project partners (cultural and social institutions, NGOs, companies) is an essential part of the programme.

We are looking for a practising artist with widely visible and substantial international experience. The candidate has experience in the transdisciplinary and intergenerational discussion and communication of their own artistic strategies. They have a strong interest in combining artistic approaches with scientific methods and have already collaborated internationally with various disciplines, professionals and institutions. In addition, they are able to provide an overview of different artistic approaches in their teaching and engage with these critically.

The candidate is well informed about current debates on social, ecological and technological transformations. The School is currently building up its research activities and third-party funded projects (including artistic research, FWF/PEEK, EU programmes, conference formats). Contributing to the development of such projects and to funding applications is expressly welcome.

The language of instruction is English.

Qualification profile:

–     Completed artistic degree (Diploma, Master’s or equivalent postgraduate degree)

–     Proven teaching experience (at least 3 years, ideally including lectures) as well as didactic competence and willingness to teach in line with current requirements and the specific demands of an art university

–     Excellent written and spoken English and good written and spoken German

Requirements profile:

–     Proven experience in international transdisciplinary work in the field of art, as well as relevant collaborations within and outside the university, and exhibitions

–     Interest in Transformation Studies with regard to digital, social and/or socio-ecological transformation processes, and experience in planning and carrying out transdisciplinary research and project work

–     Excellent organisational and communication skills and enjoyment of working in a team

–     Experience in university teaching and in designing courses, interest in exchanging ideas on teaching formats and their further development, ideally experience with co-teaching

–     Gender competence, inter- and transcultural competence, and an understanding of the intersectional challenges faced by students

Areas of responsibility:

–     Teaching in transdisciplinary project work of up to 8 semester hours per week, largely co-taught with JKU Linz (preparation, delivery and follow-up of courses as part of a team)

–     Collaboration with non-university project partners

–     Supervision of theses (BA) in which students combine artistic and scientific approaches

–     Planning and delivery of workshops, events and seminars

–     Participation in information events and committee work

–     Support in administration, organisation and communication with students

–     Contribution to the reflection on and further development of the programme (e.g. curriculum, evaluations, feedback meetings)

The minimum monthly salary for this position is currently € 1,888.05 gross (14x per year for 20 hours per week) and may be increased by taking into account previous job-specific experience in accordance with the collective agreement for universities (B1, salary scheme for scientific/artistic university staff).

Qualified applicants should upload their written application with relevant documents by 24 October 2026 our online application. Unfortunately, applications submitted otherwise cannot be considered. Please pay particular attention to presenting the transdisciplinary nature of your artistic work.

The University of Applied Arts Vienna pursues an anti-discriminatory employment policy and stands for equal opportunities and diversity. We aim to have a wide range of gender identities, ages, cultural, social and ethnic backgrounds among our employees. We also strive to maintain a high proportion of women among our artistic-academic and general university staff, particularly in management positions, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. In the case of underrepresentation, women with equal qualifications and suitability will be given priority.

The University of Applied Arts welcomes applications from people with disabilities.

We regret to inform you that applicants are not entitled to compensation for travelling and accommodation expenses.