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 15-hour/week (part-time), maternity leave replacement

Organizational unit::

Abteilung für MINT Didaktik

Entry date::

11/09/2026

Job Reference Number::

53010-2026-002084

Job Duties::

Teaching and research in the field of Computer Science Education and Instructional Technology
Participation in the “COOL Lab” (Computer Science and Teaching & Learning Workshop)
Planning and conducting computer science and interdisciplinary workshops for children and school classes
Contributing to research projects within the department and to other departmental activities (continuing education, public relations, etc.)
Supervision of students

Your Qualifications::

The candidate must have a completed teacher education degree and doctoral studies with a focus on Computer Science and/or Digital Basic Education
Sound knowledge in at least two of the following areas: implementation and use of technologies for teaching, AI in Education, (Computer Science) Education, Instructional Design
Teaching/didactic competence
Fluent written and spoken German and English (proficiency level B2+)
Ability to work independently on administrative and academic/scientific tasks

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::

09/14/2026

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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: Univ. Prof. Dr.Barbara Sabitzer, P +43 732 2468 7950, E-mail: barbara.sabitzer@jku.at.

Location::

Altenberger Straße 69, 4040 Linz