Full Professor in Religious Education and Catechetics
Join a prestigious faculty to lead in religious education and catechetics.
Best for:Best for experienced educators and researchers in religious studies with a strong background in Catholic theology.
Overview
The University of Vienna is seeking a Full Professor in Religious Education and Catechetics to represent this field in both research and teaching. The successful candidate will engage in academic self-administration and collaborate closely with various theological disciplines. This role involves conducting intensive research on religious education and its communication, while also fostering partnerships with church and state officials. Applicants should possess a doctorate in Catholic theology and demonstrate a strong record of research, teaching, and leadership.
What you'll do
- Represent religious education and catechetics in research and teaching.
- Engage in academic self-administration and interdisciplinary cooperation.
- Conduct research on faith communication and theological findings.
- Collaborate with church and state officials on educational initiatives.
- Supervise and teach at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels.
- Manage large research projects and secure third-party funding.
- Participate in university committees and administrative responsibilities.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Catholic Theology
Language: German; proficiency sufficient for teaching in bachelor’s programmes within three years
Instruction: English, German
Publications: Strong publication record with relevance to the position
- Outstanding research achievements and publication record
- Experience in managing large research projects
- Excellent teaching and supervision skills
- Proven leadership qualities
- Gender and diversity competence
- Doctorate in Catholic theology
- Experience in educational work
- Preference for female candidates given equal qualifications
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-15
Submit a single PDF file containing your application documents via email to the Dean and Faculty Manager. Include a letter of motivation, CV, list of publications, research statement, and teaching statement.
- Letter of motivation
- Academic curriculum vitae
- List of publications
- Research statement
- Teaching and supervision statement
- Appendices including key publications and teaching evaluations
Contact
Alexander Filipović· Dean of the Faculty
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