Stiftungsprofessur (Endowed Professorship) Central and South Eastern European Art Histories

Stiftungsprofessur (Endowed Professorship) Central and South
Eastern European Art Histories according to section 99 University Act 2002 (Universitätsgesetz 2002) at the Institute for Art Theory and Cultural Studies from 01.09.2015 until 31.07.2017.

Requirements:

• outstanding scientific qualifications in the field of Central and South Eastern European Art Histories, giving particular consideration to the period after 1960. In terms of an extended concept of Art History the successful candidate will interrelate with other fields of Art History, particularly the critical reflection of economic, political, cultural and queer-feminist context as well as postcolonial theory formations and institutional critique
  
• Austrian or international university level degree commensurate with the position
• documented pedagogical and didactical qualifications (teaching language German and/or English) as well as a statement about the classes to be taught during the term of professorship
• capacity for the development and appreciation of the arts within the framework of the research activities at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna
• knowledge of original language literature from the region

Teaching obligations consist of 4 units (2 courses) per week.

The gross monthly salary according to the collective bargaining agreement for university employees in group A1 is currently EUR 4,697,80. Salary may be increased contingent upon candidates' qualifications.

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. The Stiftungsprofessur (Endowed Professorship) Central and South Eastern European Art Histories is a co-operation between the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna and ERSTE Foundation.

Interested candidates apply here