Lecturer Position in Evolutionary Human Biology at University of Vienna, Austria
About Position/Job
The University of Vienna is seeking a committed Senior Lecturer in Evolutionary Human Biology for instructive teaching within its Faculty of Life Sciences. This part-time position emphasizes academic instruction rooted in current scientific methods and digital tools. It aligns with the department’s mission to foster research-led education and student motivation in evolutionary anthropology.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Senior Lecturer (Instructive Teaching)
- Institution: University of Vienna
- Department: Department of Evolutionary Anthropology, Faculty of Life Sciences
- Research Field: Evolutionary Human Biology
- Location: Vienna, Austria
- Number of Post: 1
- Job Type: Part-time, Fixed-term (with tenure-track possibility)
- Start Date (Anticipated): September 1, 2025
- Working Hours: 20 hours per week
- Salary Range: EUR 3,714.80 monthly (full-time basis)
- Required Degree/Diploma: Master’s
Research Area
- Evolutionary Anthropology
- Human Biology
- Somatometry and Field Methods
- Scientific Photography and Morphometry
- SPSS and R-based Statistical Methods
- Digital Teaching in Biology
- Teacher Training in Environmental Education
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Master’s or Diploma in Human Biology, Anthropology, or Zoology
- Independent teaching experience at a post-secondary institution
- Knowledge of SPSS and R
- Excellent German and very good English
- Didactic teaching skills including digital elements
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in training teacher education students
- Experience in statistics instruction for biology students
- Practical teaching in field-based or computational biology methods
- Administrative experience in academic teaching organization
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver 12 hours/week of instructive teaching
- Develop and update digital and printed teaching materials
- Design and conduct exercises and field-based practicals
- Coordinate exams and student evaluations
- Engage in departmental academic duties
- Continuous professional and pedagogical development
Application Process
How to Apply
Apply through the University of Vienna job portal using Digit ID: 3963.
Required Documents:
- CV
- Motivation Letter (max. 2 pages)
- Didactic Teaching Concept (max. 2 pages)
- List of Courses Taught (with evaluations if available)
- List of Publications & Research Participation
- Degree Certificates (Master’s/Diploma)
Important Dates
- Application Opens: Already Open
- Deadline: June 3, 2025
- Interview Date: Not specified
Useful Links
- Institution Website: https://www.univie.ac.at
- Job Posting: https://jobs.univie.ac.at/job/Senior-Lecturer-3963
- Apply Now: https://jobs.univie.ac.at/job/Senior-Lecturer-3963
