Senior Scientist (w/m/d) mit Doktorat für Gender & Diversity Studies, Schwerpunkt Disability Studies

Job offer

CENTRE FOR GENDER STUDIES AND DIVERSITY

START DATE: winter semester 2026/27

EMPLOYMENT LEVEL: part-time, employment level 75 % of full-time employment

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 29th July 2026

YOUR TASKS

• Independent research and publication activities in the fields of gender, diversity and/or disability studies

• Independent teaching of courses and holding exams

• Co-operation in research projects and teaching tasks for which the organisational unit to which they have been assigned, is responsible

• Assistance in examinations

• Contribution to organisational and administrative tasks as well as evaluation measures, for example

o the conception, organisation and implementation of scientific events, workshops and continuing education measures in the field of gender, diversity and disability studies as well as participation in the further development and implementation of the diversity strategy of the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz

o Organisation and coordination of advertisings

o Cooperation with external partner organisations of the ZfGD (regional, national, international)

o Networking activities (e.g. Gender Plattform, ÖGGF, KEG)

o Cooperation with UniTy on the topic of studying and working with disabilities

o Participation in committees at the KUG

• Support of students

YOUR PROFILE

• Completion of a doctoral program in Gender & Diversity Studies with a focus on Disability Studies

• Welcome: Verifiable qualifications or a verifiable additional area of specialization in music, art, or cultural studies

• Demonstrable knowledge of current discourses in gender, diversity and disability studies

• Competence in the areas of diversity-oriented educational work and Third Mission communication (also Social Media)

• Teaching experience at universities

• Very good knowledge of university processes

• Experience in the implementation of scientific events

• Experience in the acquisition of third-party funding

• Scientific lectures and publications

• National and international networking

• Excellent knowledge of German and English

• Sensitivity in dealing with gender, diversity and sustainability

• Experience in communicating about research and the field beyond the academy (community outreach) is welcome.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A varied range of tasks

• A dynamic working environment with a pleasant working atmosphere

• Attractive premises and excellent infrastructure

• Outstanding media and equipment

• Internationality

• Numerous internal and external training and development opportunities

• Wide range of diverse university cultural events

• Good work-life balance and cooperation with childcare facilities

• Good public transport connections

• Climate-friendly mobility promotion (subsidies, university bicycles)

• Workplace health promotion

• The location offers a high quality of life and housing as well as a vibrant cultural life

CONTRACT

• The employment contract is limited to 2 years with the option for an extension of further 2 years.

• Employment level: part-time, level of 75 % of full-time employment (30 hours/week)

• Salary: minimum monthly gross salary currently € 3,760.73 (14x annually) according to the collective bargaining Agreement for University Staff and may be increased based on the terms of the collective agreement, considering the professional experience relevant to the position.

The University of Music and Performing Arts Graz aims to increase the proportion of women among its artistic and scientific staff and therefore explicitly invites qualified women to apply. In the event of underrepresentation, women with equal qualifications will be given priority.

We look forward to receiving your written application including a cover letter and other documents (CV, diplomas, list of publications, etc.) mentioning the reference number 64/26.

Applications to the email: bewerbung@kug.ac.at

Applicants are not entitled to compensation for the travel and lodging expenses that arise during the application procedure.

On the behalf of the rectorate

Georg Schulz