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:
Graduate Teaching Assistant (must hold a Diploma/Master's degree) for a full-time, four-year position
Organizational unit::
Institut für Public und Nonprofit Management
Entry date::
11/02/2026
Job Reference Number::
24300-2026-002101
Job Duties::
- Conduct independent research activities in the field of nonprofit and public management (focusing on empirical research using qualitative and/or quantitative methods)
- Complete a doctoral dissertation
- Actively take part in the institute’s research activities
- Independently hold university-level courses in the field of nonprofit and public management
- (Co-) supervise Bachelor’s/Master’s theses
- Provide support to manage the institute’s general administration activities
Your Qualifications::
- The successful candidate must hold a Diploma/Master’s degree in a related field of economics, preferably with a focus on nonprofit and public management
- Expertise in qualitative and/or quantitative research methods is required
- A research focus on topics in the fields of nonprofit management (particularly resource management with an emphasis on fundraising or volunteer management) or public management (specifically public sector accounting or technology and innovation management) is desired
- Strong command of IT systems and software
- Outstanding German and English skills (level C1)
- Strong team player
- An understanding of structures and procedures in university governance are highly desired but not required
- Professional teaching experience is an advantage
What We Offer::
- On the basis of full-time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 3,776.10 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::
09/28/2026
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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. Dennis Hilgers, P +43 732 2468 4400, E-mail: dennis.hilgers@jku.at.
Space for your future? We look forward to receiving your application via our job portal. For further information, please contact: Univ. Prof. Dr. Dennis Hilgers, P +43 732 2468 4400, E-mail: dennis.hilgers@jku.at.
Location::
Altenberger Straße
69,
4040
Linz