Call for Full Professor of Islamic Religious Education – University of Vienna

At the Faculty of Catholic Theology, in the Department of Islamic-Theological Studies, the University of Vienna seeks to appoint a full professor of Islamic Religious Education. The advertised professorship covers the subject area of Islamic Religious Education.

The successful candidate will represent the subject in its entire breadth as well as in its historical and contemporary development in research and teaching.

The candidate will be actively involved in all Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs in Islamic Religious Education and Theology. In addition, the professor is expected to contribute to the internal and external networking of the Institute of Islamic-Theological Studies and to initiate and co-develop interdisciplinary research projects. Cooperation with the Faculty of Protestant Theology and the Faculty of Catholic Theology in teaching and research is an important component for this professorship. Active collaboration with the Research Center Religion and Transformation in Contemporary Society as well as with the Vienna Doctoral School of Theology and Research on Religion is also expected. A habilitation or an equivalent academic qualification is desired.

Pursuant to § 24 para. 4 Islam Law 2015, before this position is filled, “contact on the respective candidate is to be made with the Religious Societies, whereby in the theological core area it is to be considered, that the person be a follower of the doctrinal theology (school of law) affiliated to the respective Religious Society recognized by this federal law.” By applying, candidates declare that this requirement is met.

Academic Profile

• Doctoral degree/PhD
• Outstanding research achievements, excellent publication and funding record, and international reputation
• Proven leadership qualities
• Gender and diversity competence
• Experience in designing and managing large research projects
• Enthusiasm for excellent teaching and supervision at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level
• Willingness to take on organizational and administrative responsibilities within the Faculty

The University of Vienna requires the successful candidate to acquire, within three years, proficiency in German sufficient for teaching in bachelor’s programs and for participation in university committees.

The University of Vienna Offers:

• A dynamic research environment
• A wide range of research and teaching support services
• Attractive working conditions in a city with a high quality of life
• An attractive salary according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Staff (§98 UG, level A1, negotiated individually) and an organizational retirement plan
• A “start-up package,” particularly for the initiation of research projects
• Comprehensive relocation support

Applications must be submitted as a single PDF file (LastName_FirstName.pdf) in English via email to the Dean of the Faculty, Univ.-Prof. Dr. Andrea Lehner-Hartmann (andrea.lehnerhartmann@univie.ac.at) and Faculty Manager Mag. Dr. Rudolf Kaisler, BSc (rudolf.kaisler@univie.ac.at) by September 17, 2025. The application should include: a letter of motivation, a research statement, an academic curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and a teaching and supervision statement.

The University of Vienna follows an anti-discriminatory employment policy and places great importance on equal opportunities, the advancement of women, and diversity. Special emphasis is placed on increasing the number of women in senior and academic positions among the academic and general university staff. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.