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Artistic-scientific assistant according to § 100 UG 2002 (Universitätsgesetz 2002) for architectural design

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Closing date for applications
Due Date
We 24.6.2009

at the Institute for Art and Architecture. This position is appointed for 40 hours per week for the duration of 2 years starting on September 1, 2009.

The Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna is currently accepting applications for the following position:

Artistic-scientific assistant according to § 100 UG 2002 (Universitätsgesetz 2002) for architectural design

at the Institute for Art and Architecture. This position is appointed for 40 hours per week for the duration of 2 years starting on September 1, 2009.

Application requirements

Completed master’s degree in architecture or a qualification that may be considered equivalent to a master’s degree in architecture.

Preferred qualifications

  • Applicants should have in-depth expertise in the following platforms:

- ANALOGUE DIGITAL PRODUCTION, or
- ECOLOGY, SUSTAINABILITY, CONSERVATION, and/or
- HISTORY, THEORY, CRITICISM

  • At least one research project for these platforms is to be proposed as part of the application.
  • Experience in teaching and practice is required, as well as
  • the ability to assess complex architectural tasks in their social, methodological and technical dimensions;
  • profound knowledge of and the ability to communicate methodological approaches;
  • In-depth intellectual and experimental work methods;
  • the willingness and ability to take on organizational tasks and to work in a dynamic and independent manner;
  • CAD skills;
  • an excellent command of English.

The application should also contain a description of the applicant´s teaching approaches and previous course descriptions and student´s works (max. 2 pages).

The Academy of Fine Arts Vienna intends to increase the number of women in all areas of staff, particularly in managerial, scientific and artistic staff positions. Therefore, the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna greatly encourages qualified women to apply. In the event that several applicants are equally qualified, women will be the preferred candidates. The Academy of Fine Arts Vienna is committed to implementing anti-discriminatory measures in its personnel policies. Applicants will not be reimbursed for travelling and accommodation
expenses incurred as a result of their participation in the application process.