The world is changing at an ever-faster pace. At the Johannes Kepler University Linz, we work on technologies and the ideas of tomorrow on a daily basis. At the same time, we educate over 27,000 young people to meet the demands of today’s job market. In short, we are Upper Austria’s largest institution for education and research. Are you interested in being a part of shaping the future of Austria’s most attractive campus university? We currently have a job opening for a:
University Assistant (must hold a Doctorate/Ph.D. degree) for a full-time, maternity leave replacement
Organizational unit::
Institut für Wirtschafts-, Sozial- und Umweltgeschichte
Entry date::
11/23/2026
Term from:
11/23/2026
Temporary employment to::
08/31/2027
Job Reference Number::
23500-2026-002079
Job Duties::
- Teach university courses in BA and MA programmes, including grading
- Actively take part in scientific events and other activities of the Department as well as in interdisciplinary collaboration
- Conduct independent research
Your Qualifications::
- A Doctorate/Ph.D. degree in History
- Teaching experience
- Motivation to conduct interdisciplinary research
- Communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
- Strong command of German (Level C1) and English (Level B2) (both oral and written)
What We Offer::
- On the basis of full-time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 5,014.30 gross per month (14 x per year, CA Job Grade: B1)
- Stable employer
- Attractive campus environment with good public transportation connections
- Attractive continual educational opportunities
- State-of-the-art research infrastructure
- Dynamic research environment
- Broad range of on-campus dining services/healthy meals (organic food at the cafeteria)
- Exercise and sports classes (USI)
- …and much more
Application due date::
09/10/2026
:
Please submit the following application documents: Cover letter, CV, Ph.D. certificate and diplomas, list of publications and presentations, list of courses taught and teaching evaluations (if applicable).
The Johannes Kepler University wishes to increase the proportion of academic female faculty and, for this reason, especially welcomes applications by qualified women. If applicants are equally qualified, a woman will be given preference for this position. The university welcomes applications from qualified applicants with disabilities. These applications will be given special consideration.
Space for your future? We look forward to receiving your application via our job portal. For further information, please contact: Assist. Prof. Dr. Corinne Geering, E-mail: corinne.geering@jku.at.
The Johannes Kepler University wishes to increase the proportion of academic female faculty and, for this reason, especially welcomes applications by qualified women. If applicants are equally qualified, a woman will be given preference for this position. The university welcomes applications from qualified applicants with disabilities. These applications will be given special consideration.
Space for your future? We look forward to receiving your application via our job portal. For further information, please contact: Assist. Prof. Dr. Corinne Geering, E-mail: corinne.geering@jku.at.
Location::
Altenberger Straße
69,
4040
Linz