Senior Lecturer with Doctorate (f/m/d), Department of Media and Communications

Working where science and quality of life meet: The University of Klagenfurt is a dynamic and internationally oriented university in the heart of the Alps-Adriatic region. With around 1,700 employees and 13,000 students, we combine an excellent research climate, innovative teaching and an open, appreciative culture. Our core values – equality, diversity, health, compatibility of work and family – shape our daily interactions.

The following position will be filled at the Department of Media and Communications at the Faculty of Social Sciences, starting as soon as possible:

Senior Lecturer with Doctorate (f/m/d)

Extent of employment: 100 % (40 hours/week)
Minimum wage: € 70,200.20 per annum (gross) on the basis of 40 hours per week; Classification according to Uni-KV: B1 lit. b
Limited to: 3 years
Application deadline: June 10, 2026
Reference code: 284/26

Your responsibilities – what awaits you:

• Independent teaching of courses, especially within the English-language Bachelor's programme "Digital Media, Culture, & Communication (DMC2)" with a teaching load of 14 hours per week per semester
• Continuous supervision of and support for students
• Independent (teaching-related) research
• Participation in and administration of exams (incl. Master's exams)
• Supervision of scientific theses
• Participation in the (further) development of teaching content, teaching materials, and e-learning offers as well as teaching-related research projects
• Participation in organisational and administrative tasks of the department and quality assurance measures

Your profile:

• Completed doctoral studies in media and/or communication studies (or in a relevant subject context such as digital media or digital methods) at a domestic or foreign university
• Thematic focus in the field of Digital Media, Culture, & Communication
• Relevant university teaching experience in the field of media and/or communication studies or subject-related context (also in English)
• Very good knowledge of English (at least C1)
• Good knowledge of German (at least B2), with the willingness to develop it further

This distinguishes you additionally:

• Very good teaching skills
• Very good knowledge of scientific work
• Very good methodological knowledge, especially in the field of digital and/or qualitative methods
• Communication skills and ability to work in a team
• High motivation and initiative

Why you will enjoy working with us:

• The monthly minimum salary on a full-time basis is € 5,014.30 gross (14 x annually). According to the collective agreement provisions, the salary can be increased by recognizing your activity-specific prior experience.
• Work where it works best for you – thanks to flexible working hours and remote options
• Team spirit meets diversity – bring your individual background to our dedicated team
• Sustainable mobility – your workplace is located in the countryside and can be easily reached by public transport
• Equal opportunities apply to everyone: We are happy about every additional personality in the team
• Personal and professional development through a wide range of offers
• Numerous attractive additional benefits – including days off on 24 December, 31 December and Good Friday, company pension contribution
• Family-friendly and health-promoting university culture - Our family service provides support with all questions relating to childcare, compatibility and family life and offers flexible childcare and holiday programmes. At the same time, we strengthen health and well-being with a diverse sports, massage and preventive care programme - see The University of Klagenfurt as employer – Universität Klagenfurt | Job-Portal

We look forward to receiving your application with CV, cover letter and certificates / confirmations via our job portal under the reference code 284/26 by June 10, 2026 at the latest. Proof of meeting all the requirements for employment must be submitted by the end of the application deadline.

Do you have any further questions? Please contact Assoc. Prof. Dr. Matthias Wieser (matthias.wieser@aau.at). Recruitment and staff matters at the University of Klagenfurt are accompanied by the authority responsible for the recruitment procedure as well as by the Equal Opportunities Working Group and, if applicable, by the Representative for Disabled Persons.

The University of Klagenfurt strives to increase the proportion of women in all areas where they are underrepresented and expressly encourages qualified women to apply. The University of Klagenfurt is committed to anti-discrimination, equal opportunities and diversity. People with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses who meet the required qualification criteria are expressly invited to apply.

There is no entitlement to reimbursement of travel and accommodation costs incurred on the occasion of the admission procedure.