For 40 years, Webster Vienna Private University (WVPU) has provided its students with an internationally competitive, American-based liberal arts education in the heart of Europe. Accredited in both Austria and the United States, WVPU offers an individualized, student-centered American education within the framework of a European research university. Webster Vienna Private University is committed to excellence in teaching and research. WVPU offers innovative programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level, awarding Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BSc), Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MSc) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees. At the undergraduate level, the departments of Business and Management, International Relations, Media Communications and Psychology are complemented by the Center of Liberal Arts multidisciplinary curriculum in the human, social and natural sciences.
This professorship is meant to build up a Computer Science program and department at Webster Vienna Private University.
The individual will assume the role of Department Head and thereby define the departments research focus, infrastructure and personnel needs in conjunction with senior management.
The Professor of Computer Science is required to maintain and manifest a leading research profile appropriate to the EURAXESS standards of a Lead Researcher (R4).
We are seeking a candidate with demonstrated expertise in the areas of cybersecurity or artificial intelligence and, preferably, one where they intersect.
The details of all responsibilities are regulated in an annual performance agreement between the position holder and the rectorate.
Department Head:
Responsible for the scientific and administrative operations of the department:
Define and establish the research profile of the department:
Oversee the development and the delivery of the curriculum.
Supervise and develop the departments faculty and scientific support staff as well as programs;
Research:
Academic Administration / Mentorship:
Teaching:
Other:
Build up strong relationships with organizations to support student projects and career prospective.
Fluency in English, German desirable.
Academic curriculum vitae including:
education and training (please attach all required diplomas as indicated above);
positions held to date;
awards and honors;
complete list of acquired third-party funding including cooperation partners;
teaching and mentoring experience;
supervision experience (Master and PhD level);
List of publications and conference:
complete and current publication list (e.g. ORCID link);
conference list, emphasizing invitations to conferences;
two key publications as electronic full text version with relevance to this position (PDF);
Research statement:
research description and planned future research activities (max. 3 pages);
Diversity and inclusion statement:
a statement describing your commitment to diversity and contribution to an inclusive professional environment; and
Three referees who will provide letters of recommendation upon request.
All applications must be sent online https://bmdweb.webster.ac.at/careers/
Deadline for applications: October 31, 2024
WVPU is an equal opportunity employer we are committed to a non-discriminatory employment policy and a diverse and inclusive community.
The University puts special emphasis on increasing the number of women among the faculty as well as in senior positions.
Vienna has been rated 1st place of the most liveable cities in the Global Liveability Index we provide modern facilities in a top location in Viennas 2nd district (Palais Wenkheim), next to the subway station
The minimum annual gross compensation for this position amounts to EUR 89.000,- (basis 40 hours/week). The final salary depends on experience and qualifications.
The annual Department Head stipend during the initial contract, amounts to gross EUR 10,000.-.
The applicant must have the legal right to work in Austria.
If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact the HR department, Praterstrasse 23, A 1020 Vienna.
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