University of Vienna Full Professor Recruitment in Eastern Slavic Literature and Cultural Studies

The University of Vienna invites applications for the position of Full Professor of Eastern Slavic Literature and Cultural Studies.

The successful candidate will represent Slavic Literary and Cultural Studies, with a primary focus on one East Slavic literature and culture and additional expertise in another East Slavic field.

Position Details

Organisation: University of Vienna
Position: Full Professor
Field: Eastern Slavic Literature and Cultural Studies
Location: Vienna, Austria

Areas of Expertise

Applicants should demonstrate expertise in:

• Russian, Ukrainian or Belarusian literature and culture

• At least one additional East Slavic literary and cultural field

• Transnational approaches to East Slavic studies

• Contemporary methodologies in literary and cultural studies

• Interdisciplinary and international research collaboration

Teaching Responsibilities

The selected professor will teach across the full range of East Slavic literature and cultural studies, including:

• Introductory and advanced literary-history courses

• Undergraduate and postgraduate programmes

• Teacher-education programmes

• Doctoral-level teaching and supervision

• Mentoring of early-career researchers

Candidates must be able to use at least one East Slavic language actively in teaching.

Academic Profile

Applicants should possess:

• Doctoral degree or Ph.D.

• Outstanding research achievements

• Excellent publication and research-funding record

• International academic reputation

• Proven leadership capabilities

• Experience in designing and managing major research projects

• Strong commitment to teaching and academic supervision

• Gender and diversity competence

• Experience collaborating with non-university partners

• Willingness to undertake organisational and administrative responsibilities

Active participation in academic self-governance, East Central European Studies and the University of Vienna’s interdisciplinary research priorities is expected.

Application Deadline

The application deadline is not visible in the available vacancy excerpt.

Interested candidates should consult the complete official recruitment announcement issued by the University of Vienna for required documents, application procedures and employment conditions.

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