University of Vienna Full Professor Recruitment in Social and Cultural Anthropology

University of Vienna Full Professor Recruitment in Social and Cultural Anthropology

The University of Vienna invites applications for the position of Full Professor of Social and Cultural Anthropology, with an emphasis on Religions and Religious Movements.

The successful candidate will contribute to research and teaching in the anthropology of religion and strengthen the broader development of social and cultural anthropology and religious studies at the university.

Position Details

Organisation: University of Vienna
Position: Full Professor
Discipline: Social and Cultural Anthropology
Specialisation: Religions and Religious Movements
Location: Vienna, Austria

Research Focus

Applicants should demonstrate expertise in areas such as:

• Anthropology of religion

• Religious practices and movements

• Relationships between religion and power

• Religion within global social and political processes

• Ethnographic research and fieldwork

Academic Requirements

Candidates 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

• Commitment to teaching and supervision at bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels

• Gender and diversity competence

• Willingness to undertake academic and administrative responsibilities

Language Requirement

The selected candidate will be expected to develop sufficient German-language proficiency within three years to teach bachelor’s programmes and participate in university committees.

Application Deadline

The application deadline is not visible in the available announcement.

Interested candidates should refer to the complete official recruitment notification issued by the University of Vienna for application requirements, required documents and submission instructions.

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