Senior Lecturer (academic and instructive teaching)

The Department of Nutritional Sciences in the Faculty of Life Sciences at the University of Vienna is looking for a Senior Lecturer (m/f/d) with main focus on natural sciences and food sciences.

The position is initially a fixed-term contract for 4 years. In case of positive evaluation at the end of the fixed-term period of 4 years, conversion to a permanent position is possible. The 30-hour-per-week workload includes a combination of academic and instructive teaching. 

Do you enjoy working with young people, are you curious, and would you like to share your knowledge?

As a Senior Lecturer, you play a key role in educating students. In addition to providing a solid academic education, we also place a special emphasis on the development of students’ personal skills. We support students in developing a curious and problem-solving mindset, thereby creating a solid foundation for the professional challenges the next generation will face.

Your workplace:

The position is located at the Department of Nutritional Sciences, which is part of the Faculty of Life Sciences. The Department offers an interdisciplinary and scientifically diverse environment in which key issues at the interface of food, nutrition and health are addressed in both research and teaching. 

As a Senior Lecturer, you will primarily teach on the Bachelor’s and Master’s programs in the field of nutritional sciences, with a focus on food science, and contribute to the further development of scientifically based, research-driven teaching.
Our focus is on student-oriented, skills-based and research-driven teaching that links scientific findings with current societal challenges in the field of nutrition and health.

The 30-hour-per-week position involves a teaching load of approximately 4 semester hours per week of academic teaching and approximately 10 semester hours per week of instructive teaching.

Your future tasks:

• Planning, performing and further developing of courses in nutritional sciences with a focus on fundamentals of natural sciences and food science (lectures, practical courses, seminars) at Bachelor’s and Master’s level
• Designing, organizing and supervising of laboratory practical courses, including instructing students in experimental techniques
• Developing of innovative teaching and assessment formats (including blended learning, e-learning,) ongoing quality assurance in teaching
• Providing subject-specific guidance to tutors and practical instructors
• Contributing to the development of new (digitally aided) teaching concepts and to module coordination
• Collaborating with teaching and research teams; as well as, where possible, maintaining external partnerships (e.g. with public authorities and stakeholders in the field of Novel Foods)

What we expect:

We are looking for people who see university teaching as an interesting and challenging career field. Requirements for application are: 

• A relevant university degree at postgraduate level, including a PhD (e.g. nutritional sciences, biochemistry, molecular biology, food chemistry or a related discipline)
• Several years’ experience in university teaching, particularly in the planning and supervision of laboratory practicals
• Experience in the fundamental principles of the natural sciences and the assessment of the biofunctionality of food, as well as legal and interdisciplinary cross-cutting issues in the food and health sectors
• Research experience in food sciences or related disciplines
• Knowledge of health and safety at work, especially at laboratory
• Excellent German language skills (at least C1) and good English language skills (at least B2/C1)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, a highly organised and structured approach to work, and passion for working with students and teaching staff

Desirable

• Practical experience with learning platforms (e.g. Moodle) and digital teaching/laboratory resources
• Pedagogical and didactic qualifications (e.g. a certificate in university teaching methodology) and experience with competence-based assessment
• Involvement in industry and regulatory networks and/or teaching-related third-party funded projects

What we offer:

Work-Life-Balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement).

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team with excellent research infrastructure, dedicated colleagues and students who want to learn from you.

Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training & coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 5.014,30 (on a fulltime basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

It is that easy to apply:

• Your CV, including a list of publications (including research projects)
• A covering letter
• A brief teaching proposal (max. 2 pages) in the field of Novel Foods
• A list of courses taught
• Certificate confirming completion of a doctoral/PhD degree
• Optional: teaching evaluations, examples of digital teaching materials, references
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