University Assistant (f/m/d) for Music Education

Job offer

INSTITUTE FOR MUSIC IN SOCIETY: PEDAGOGY-MEDIATION-THERAPY (IMIG)

START DATE: 1 September 2026

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

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 17 June 2026

YOUR TASKS

• Independent teaching of courses and holding exams as part of the PhD studies

• Independent research activities

• Support of students

• 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

YOUR PROFILE

• Completion of a diploma or master’s degree in an appropriate professional study area, preferably a teacher training degree in the subject of Music for secondary schools

• Experience in scientific work

• Experience in project management

• Research methodological skills

• Elaborated concept for an independent dissertation project

• Ability to communicate constructively and to work in a team

• Very good knowledge of German and English

• If German is not the first language, proof of knowledge of German at level C1 (Common European Reference Framework for Languages) or, alternatively, proof of comparable knowledge of English must be provided as a prerequisite for admission to the PhD programme.

• 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 4 years and ends on 31 August 2030. The employment contract needs to include the completion of an academic doctoral degree in the field of “Music Education“.

• Employment level: part-time, employment level of 75 % of full-time employment.

• Salary: minimum monthly gross salary currently € 2,832.08 (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.

If you have any questions regarding the job description, please contact Professor Bernhard Gritsch (bernhard.gritsch@kug.ac.at).

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 46/26.

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