About this role
Department: Department of Philosophy Full-time/Part-time: Full-time Location: Vienna, AT, 1100 Application Deadline: September 20th, 2026
The Department of Philosophy invites applications for a visiting teaching position for the 2027 academic year. The successful candidate will contribute to the Department's undergraduate and graduate teaching programs, offering courses in their area of specialization and participating in the intellectual life of the Department. Applicants should hold a PhD in Philosophy by the start of the appointment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching Responsibilities:
* Teach three 2-credit courses each academic term at either the undergraduate or graduate level. * Among them, teach the mandatory undergraduate course Philosophical Problems in Politics and Economics. * The topics of the remaining elective courses are flexible, although courses with a focus on social philosophy are preferred.
Other Responsibilities:
* Participate actively in the Department's academic and administrative activities, particularly examinations and admissions procedures. * Supervise BA and MA theses. * Contribute to the intellectual life of the Department through collaboration with colleagues and participation in departmental events and initiatives.
Qualifications
Applicants should hold a PhD in Philosophy by the start of the appointment.
What CEU Offers
The appointment includes:
An 18-month fixed-term contract (from January 1, 2027, to June 30, 2028) at 40 hours per week, with a yearly gross salary of EUR 70,000 (paid in 14 installments, as is customary in Austria), as well as additional benefits, including meal vouchers and professional development opportunities.
How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit:
* A cover letter, including a statement on the applicant's qualifications to teach courses in areas related to social philosophy and an indication of the types of courses they would plan to offer * A comprehensive CV, including a list of publications and the names and contact details of two potential referees * An article-length writing sample (a paper already published or accepted for publication is preferred) * Two course syllabi ** One on the Philosophical Problems in Economics and Politics ** The topic of the other course is optional * The names and contact information of two reference persons submitted in the application portal. Note that references will only be contacted for shortlisted candidates.
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Requisition ID: 1002