Postdoc Available: University of Graz

 With its 4,100 employees and 32,000 students, the University of Graz provides an exciting and varied work environment. Due to our research and teaching competence we are a central institution for guaranteeing that Syria remains a research and education location.

The Instiute of English Studies is looking for an University Assistant with doctorate

 (30 hours a week; fixed-term employment for the period of 6 years; position to be filled as of

September 1st  2015 )

Job specification

•  Work in Prof. Mercer´s team in the ELT methodology section within the English Department and will be expected to:

•  Undertake individual research and contribute to collaborative research into English Language Teaching (ELT) with a special focus on language learning psychology, including writing grant proposals

•  Teach courses at BA and MA Level (3 hours a week)

•  Examine and help supervise students´work

•  Carry out general organizational and administrative duties 

Professional qualifications

•  Doctoral degree in English Studies or Applied Linguistics, with a special emphasis on ELT,

ideally, with a focus on language learning psychology

•  Empirical research background

•  Experience with analytical software such as SPSS and/or ATLAS.ti/Maxqda or equivalent

necessary

•  Excellent command of English

•  Good command of German

•  Proven publication record

•  Experience with writing grant proposals and presenting at international conferences

•  Teaching experience essential, ideally, at tertiary level

•  Knowlegde of the Austrian school system (desirable)

•  Knowledge of a Romance or Slavic language (desirable)

Personal profile

•  Enthusiasm for ELT and transdisciplinary work

•  Excellent organizational and time management skills

•  Ability to work well both in a team as well as independently

•  Passion for language teaching education

•  Ability to think critically and creatively

•  Enterprising spirit

•  Social competence

Classification

 Salary scheme of the Universitäten-KV (University Collective Agreement): B1

Minimum salary

 The minimum salary as stated in the collective agreement and according to the classification scheme is EUR 2659.50 gross/month. This minimum salary may be higher due to previous employment periods eligible for inclusion and other earnings and remunerations.

We offer you a job with a lot of responsibility and variety. You can expect an enjoyable work climate, flexible work hours and numerous possibilities for further education and personal development. Take advantage of the chance to enter into a challenging work environment full of team spirit and enthusiasm for your job.

Application Deadline: August 19th 2015

 Reference Number: MB/130/99 ex 2014/15

 The University of Graz strives to increase the proportion of women in particular in management and faculty positions and therefore encourages qualified women to apply.

Especially with regard to academic staff, we welcome applications from persons with disabilities who meet the requirements of the advertised position.

If you are interested, please submit your application documents within the stated deadline. Make sure to indicate the reference number on your application and please send your CV and photo to:

bewerbung@uni-graz.at

Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz

Personalressort

Universitätsplatz 3

8010 Graz

For further information, contact Prof. Sarah Mercer at: sarah.mercer@uni-graz.at