Assistant Professor/Senior Lecturer for Sustainable Development, Economics

at  Modul University Vienna GmbH

JOB POSITION AND DEPARTMENT´S OVERVIEW

The School of Sustainability, Governance, and Methods at Modul University Vienna (MU) is seeking an outstanding scholar to teach and conduct research in the area of Sustainable Development and Governance. This is a full‐time, unlimited position where applicants are prepared to work 40 hours per week. Candidates should have experience in the broader area of Sustainable Development, Environmental/Climate Governance, Economic Geography, and Economics. Additional experience in areas such as Environmental Policy and Governance, Climate Economics, and Sustainability Analytics is highly appreciated.
Candidates are expected to engage in undergraduate and graduate teaching. Teaching
responsibilities include subjects related to sustainability transitions, governance,
environmental/climate/energy policy, economic development/geography, economics, and
mathematics/statistics (undergraduate level) but will be aligned to the candidate’s profile.
Candidates are expected to attract funding and develop a field of research related to the School’s research profile.

DESIRED SKILLS AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in research and teaching and possess a comprehensive understanding of widely used concepts and methodologies of selected topics in the area of Sustainable Development and Governance. Therefore, candidates must have a record of, or clear potential for excellent research, third party research funding, and student mentorship.

The successful candidate is expected to have outstanding qualifications:

• A doctoral degree or PhD in Social Sciences, Environmental or Ecological Economics,Economic Geography, Economics, or a related field.
• Track record of excellence in teaching.
• Commitment to high quality teaching.
• Excellent spoken and written English language skills (proficiency in German language is not required but welcome).

ABOUT US

Modul University Vienna is an international private university and offers cutting-edge education at BBA, BSc, MSc, MBA and PhD levels. Students and staff come from over 70 countries around the world, providing for a multicultural and diverse work environment.

As an employer, Modul University Vienna offers:

• Opportunities to work from home
• Flexible working hours
• International and dynamic team
• Personal and professional development
• Independent working environment
• Public transport ticket

Modul University Vienna is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to equality and diversity that does not discriminate on the basis of, among other factors, age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender or gender expression, national origin, race, sexual orientation, or social class. We especially encourage women and people who belong minority groups to apply and welcome all applications that can contribute to a diverse working culture

The successful candidate will teach courses in undergraduate and graduate programs offered at Modul University Vienna. The teaching load for this position is 10 units/week per semester (1 unit = 45 minutes of teaching). The new colleague will be expected to further develop her/his teaching profile in the area of Sustainable Development and Governance. The candidate is expected to contribute to administrative and academic services and to be active in outreach activities. Within the School, the successful candidate is invited to contribute to the School’s engagement activities.