Assistant Professor (f/m/d) Webster Vienna Private University

About us:

For over 40 years, Webster Vienna Private University (WVPU) has provided its students with an internationally competitive, American-style liberal arts education in the heart of Europe. As part of a global network of campuses based in St. Louis, USA, WVPU offers a student-centered education within the framework of a European research university. We offer accredited programs in our Business and Management, International Relations, Media Communications, Psychology, Computer Science Departments.

The undergraduate degree program “Comparative International Business Law” is currently undergoing accreditation by AQ Austria.

WVPU is looking to fill a full-time (40h/week) faculty position:

Assistant Professor (f/m/d)

to expand and strengthen our newly established Department of Law

Starting date: January 2027

We welcome internationally oriented research profiles in comparative international business law with a focus on corporate or contract law.

Responsibilities:

The following criteria are required:

a) Publications: 

Produce career stage appropriate academic publications (peer-reviewed journals and books/book chapters) in line with university research evaluation policies.

b) Third-Party Funding

Successfully acquire third party funding to advance individual research objectives.

c) International visibility (scientific) and cooperation

Regularly present papers and research activities at international scientific conferences, participate in peer-review processes, and serve on editorial boards.

d) Third Mission and Public outreach

Publicly disseminate findings from research and teaching to society and the economy.

e) Teaching

Maintain a regular teaching load (with a minimum of one course/year up to a maximum of six courses/year, depending on activities in other areas).

f) Mentorship and leadership 

At all levels, faculty supervise student research, but also research assistants, doctoral students working on projects, as well as colleagues where appropriate and scientific support staff.

Requirements:

The following criteria are required.

• PhD in law;
• Demonstrated commitment to advance scientific research;
• Appropriate level expertise and publication track record in international business law, particularly corporate or contract law;
• Proven participation in third party funded research teams and projects;
• Demonstrated pedagogic and didactic success in university-level teaching;
• Active international engagement with academic and non-academic stakeholders;
• Fluency in English.

Our offer:

WVPU supports an attractive environment for ambitious academics. Employment contracts are initially offered for a fixed term of five years. Following a comprehensive evaluation process, based on the successful completion and assessment of an individually agreed performance agreement, candidates may, upon mutual agreement with WVPU, transition to a position with an unlimited contract.

WVPU is also open to a part-time arrangement, please specify your preference in the application.

• Being part of a highly engaged team and international community
• Research support services
• Flexible working hours, home office, work-from-anywhere
• Numerous employee benefits (Private Pension Fund, Training and Development Opportunities, Occupational Health, Social Events etc.).
• Excellent accessibility by public transportation, including WVPU subsidy for public transportation ticket
• We provide modern facilities in a top location in Vienna’s 2nd district (Palais Wenkheim).

The minimum annual gross compensation amounts to (basis 40 hours/week): Assistant Professor: EUR 70.000.- The final salaries will depend on experience and qualifications.

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.

Your application:

When applying, please provide the following documents:

 a) Academic curriculum vitae including: 

• education history (please attach all required diplomas as indicated above)
• positions held to date
• complete list of acquired third-party funding including financing institution, amount, role and cooperation partners as well as any participation in funded projects.
• teaching and mentoring experience
• student supervision experience
• third mission activities

b) List of publications:

• complete and current publication list (including e.g. ORCID link)
• two key publications as electronic full text version with relevance to this position (PDF)

c) Research statement: research description and planned future research and third-party funding activities covering the next 5 years (max. 1500 words)

d) Diversity and inclusion statement: a statement describing your commitment to diversity and contribution to an inclusive professional environment (max. 400 words)

e) Two referees who will provide letters of recommendation upon request.

All applications must be sent online via our Webpage: Please apply here!

Deadline for applications: August 31, 2026

For questions related to your application, please contact the HR Department: hrdepartment@webster.ac.at at WVPU, Praterstraße 23, A – 1020 Vienna. 

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