Professor of Civil Law

Job Description

The professorship forms part of the strategic positioning of the Faculty of Law, which is committed to innovation, interdisciplinarity and internationalisation. Through this professorship, the Faculty will further strengthen its expertise in the field of private law. The successful candidate is expected to be responsible for Austrian civil law in research and teaching and, preferably, to engage with its connections to other areas of private law, comparative law, or interdisciplinary research, as well as to participate in national and international research networks. The professorship is expected to attract third-party funds for national and international research projects. The holder of the position will contribute to the profile development of the University and the Faculty, as well as to the Faculty’s core research areas. Participation in the Faculty’s doctoral programmes, in particular the doctoral programme “European Private Law”, is also expected.

Employment Requirements

• Austrian or equivalent foreign higher education degree corresponding with the position (doctorate/PhD)
• Habilitation or equivalent qualification in Austrian Civil Law
• Outstanding academic qualifications in research and teaching in the relevant discipline (commensurate with stage of academic career and interruptions in employment due to caring responsibilities)
• Skills in higher education didactics including the use of digital media
• Gender mainstreaming and diversity management skills
• Skills in attracting subject-specific project grants
• Professional experience abroad during academic career
• Management and leadership experience
• Outstanding knowledge of German and English

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, aiming for academic excellence and integrity in research and teaching. He/she will have demonstrated ability to collaborate constructively in a responsible manner and inspire colleagues and students in an interdisciplinary, internationally oriented context.

Application Documents

• Letter of application
• Curriculum vitae with a description of your academic career
• List of publications, numbered, with a complete bibliographic information, sorted by
  • monographs
  • (co-)edited volumes
  • journal articles
  • other information
• Presentation of teaching to date
• List of previous research projects and collaborations
• Description of future research intentions
• List of your five most important publications

Please submit your application documents in German or English.

We Offer

We offer a diverse, challenging, team-oriented working environment and a high degree of personal responsibility. Working hours are flexible and there are many options for further education and personal development.

The minimum remuneration as stated in the Collective Bargaining Agreement is € 93.986,20 gross per year. Salary subject to negotiation.

About us

At the University of Graz, researchers and students work across a broad disciplinary spectrum to enlarge our knowledge, and find strategies to deal with challenges our society is confronted with and to shape tomorrow’s world. The University of Graz is a place which combines high quality academic research and teaching, where achievement is rewarded, careers are promoted, and social diversity is encouraged – all within a modern, award-winning working environment. Our motto: We work for tomorrow. Join us!

Contact

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Gregor Christandl, [email protected] 

The University of Graz is committed to increasing the proportion of female employees, especially in leadership roles. We therefore encourage qualified female colleagues in particular to apply for this position. In case of equal qualifications, women will receive priority consideration.

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.