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University College of Teacher Education Vorarlberg (Pädagogische Hochschule Vorarlberg), Feldkirch, Austria
Start date: March 2, 2026
Application deadline: November 14, 2025
Contact for inquiries:office(at)ph-vorarlberg.ac.at or ingrid.gessner(at)ph-vorarlberg.ac.at 

Job ad link: A pdf file of the German original version of the job ad is available here, and you can find the ad also on the Jobbörse der Republik Österreich: 

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The University College of Teacher Education Vorarlberg is the leading research and training institution for pedagogical professions in the region of Vorarlberg, Austria. In the course of its ongoing development, the University College invites applications for the following position:

Tenured Professorship (PH1/ph1) in Anglophone Literatures and Cultures

(Full-time position, to begin on March 2, 2026)

Qualifications

• Completed doctoral degree in the field of Anglophone literatures and cultures (excluding North America); ideally a postdoctoral qualification (habilitation) or an internationally recognized equivalent
• Relevant scholarly publications in the field
• At least four years of university-level teaching experience in Anglophone literatures and cultures as well as language proficiency
• Preferably, professional teaching experience in English at a secondary school or comparable educational institution, in Austria or abroad
• Proven higher education teaching competence with an emphasis on reflection, innovation, and student-centered learning
• Willingness and ability to engage in academic and project-based collaboration with colleagues
• Familiarity with the Austrian school and education system
• Team spirit and a respectful, collegial attitude toward students and colleagues

Responsibilities

• Teaching in the areas of Anglophone literatures and cultures and language proficiency (primarily within teacher education programs for secondary education)
• Conducting research projects and acquiring external (third-party) funding
• Collaborating with national and international educational and research institutions, as well as regional partners
• Engaging with stakeholders in the educational landscape of Vorarlberg
• Cooperating with faculty colleagues
• Supervising and assessing Bachelor’s and Master’s theses
• Active participation in institutional committees and governance bodies

What We Offer

• A meaningful and varied academic role with room for initiative and development
• A collegial, team-oriented, and appreciative work culture
• Strong regional roots combined with international collaboration
• Stable public-sector employment conditions
• A commitment to diversity, equal opportunity, and family-friendly working arrangements
• Central location in Feldkirch, easily accessible from Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Germany

Application Procedure

Applications are subject to the appointment conditions of the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education. Required documents:
• Motivation letter
• Curriculum vitae
• List of publications (please mark three that are most relevant to your application)
• Teaching concept and research statement
• Proof of citizenship
• Copies of academic degrees

The University College of Teacher Education Vorarlberg is committed to promoting women in academia and explicitly encourages qualified female scholars to apply. Applicants with disabilities will be given preferential consideration in cases of equal qualification.

Please send your complete application documents electronically by November 12, 2025, to:
University College of Teacher Education Vorarlberg
Attn: Rector’s Office Secretariat
Liechtensteinerstraße 33–37, A-6800 Feldkirch
Email: office(at)ph-vorarlberg.ac.at

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