Senior Lecturer (m/f/d, 20 hours per week, fixed-term contract for 2 years) - Art x Science School for Transformation

The University of Applied Arts Vienna is seeking a Senior Lecturer (m/f/d, 20 hours per week, fixed-term contract for 2 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 substantial international experience. The candidate can demonstrate work at various interfaces of technology and art and engages critically in their artistic practice with current technologies such as AI, robotics and human-machine interaction. They have a strong interest in combining artistic approaches with scientific methods and have already collaborated with various disciplines, professionals and institutions. The candidate is keen to share their knowledge in these fields and pass it on to students.

The language of instruction is English.

Qualification profile:

–     Completed artistic degree (Diploma, Master’s or equivalent postgraduate degree) or proof of comparable artistic qualification

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

Requirements profile:

–     Proven experience in international transdisciplinary work in the above-mentioned field of art and in collaborations

–     Interest in new technologies and in Transformation Studies with regard to digital, social and/or socio-ecological transformation processes

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

–     Experience in teaching and knowledge transfer, and interest in exchanging ideas on teaching formats and their further development

–     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)

–     Support and supervision of student projects and theses (BA)

–     Participation in planning and carrying out events such as the “Angewandte Festival”

–     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 25 October 2026 via 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.