Start Date: winter semester 2027/28
Employment level: full-time employment
Application deadline: 20.05.2026
Your duties
Responsible representation and promotion of the subject area in research and teaching
Teaching particularly in courses of the main curricula for which a venia docendi is required: Musicology (BA, MA) and the doctoral program (PhD) as well as instrumental and vocal studies (BA and MA)
Design and management of research projects, as well as acquisition of research grants
Supervision of theses
Active participation in developing further the university’s teaching environment as well as its artistic and scholarly life
Active participation in shaping the academic autonomy of the University
Fulfilment of organisational, administrative and evaluation duties
Building and maintaining local, regional, national and international networks
Your profile
A degree at doctoral level from an Austrian or international institution in Musicology and/or Philosophy
Habilitation or a qualification equal to the Habilitation in Musicology or Philosophy
Comprehensive knowledge (historical and systematic) in Aesthetics of Performing Arts, especially Music Aesthetics
Outstanding international scholarly reputation
Excellent pedagogical and didactic proficiency in university teaching
Substantial publications in the field of Aesthetics of Performing Arts, especially Music Aesthetics
Sensitivity in dealing with gender, diversity and sustainability
If German is not the applicant’s native language, a willingness to learn German with the aim of reaching at least level B2 within a fixed period of time is assumed.
Experience in communicating about research and the field beyond the academy (community outreach)
What we offer
A varied range of tasks
A dynamic working environment with a pleasant working atmosphere
Attractive premises and excellent infrastructure
Outstanding media and equipment
Internationality
Numerous internal and external training and development opportunities
Wide range of diverse university cultural events
Good work-life balance and cooperation with childcare facilities
Good public transport connections
Climate-friendly mobility promotion (subsidies, university bicycles)
Workplace health promotion
The location offers a high quality of life and housing as well as a vibrant cultural life.
Contract
Contract according to § 98 of the Universities Act
Unlimited employment contract in accordance with § 25 of the collective bargaining Agreement for University Staff
Salary: The collective agreement specifies a minimum monthly gross salary (A1 job group), currently € 6,713.30 (14 x annually); a higher salary may be negotiated.
The University of Music and Performing Arts Graz aims to increase the proportion of women among its artistic and scientific staff and therefore explicitly invites qualified women to apply. In the event of underrepresentation, women with equal qualifications will be given priority.
We want everyone in society, and especially in the workplace, to have equal opportunities. It is therefore particularly important to us not only to offer people with disabilities career opportunities, but also to provide them with the best possible support from the moment they apply. Diversity enriches our team!
We look forward to receiving your written application, including a letter of motivation and documents proving the above-mentioned employment requirements (CV, diplomas, list of publications, list of held courses etc.), quoting the reference number 31/26.
Applications to the email: bewerbung-uprof@kug.ac.at
Applicants are not entitled to compensation for the travel and lodging expenses that arise during the application procedure.