Professor early childhood education (f/m/d) (25-30h)

With more than 4,000 students in nine topic areas, the USTP – University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten is a key player in the Austrian higher education sector and one of the most important employers in the region. The USTP stands for unique creative possibilities as well as team-oriented collaboration and leaves room for individual development and personal growth. Staff members also profit from our European network within the context of the European University Alliance E³UDRES²! The University of Applied Sciences is constantly growing.

What you will be working on:

• You take over the design, preparation, execution, and follow-up of courses as well as the management of modules
• You support the representation and promotion of the bachelor degree programme Elementary Pedagogy to the outside and cultivate contacts with relevant stakeholders and partners
• You actively contribute to the further development of the programme in terms of strategy and content and play an active role in the operational design of the Department of Social Sciences (admission, exams, etc.)
• You contribute to research projects, carry them out independently, manage work packages, or take over projects and develop them further strategically
• You carry out teaching/research projects incl. the supervision of final theses in study programmes of the Department of Social Sciences
• You actively contribute to project acquisition (research funding, contract research) and execute these projects together with colleagues from the Ilse Arlt Institute
• You independently publish scientific results, hold lectures in a specialist environment, and are actively involved in designing knowledge transfer at different levels

What we expect from you:

• Completed education in Elementary Pedagogy; complementary training in Social Education/Social Work is an advantage
• For a full professorship, all three of the following points must be fulfilled:
  • Completed doctorate/PhD (or equivalent qualification) with relevant reference to the above-mentioned field of study
  • At least 5 years of practical professional experience (national/international) in Elementary Pedagogy, including at least 3 years outside the higher education sector
  • Proven didactic competencies and relevant teaching and research experience at the higher education level
• Experience in the writing and review of academic texts and papers as well as in conducting research projects (writing proposals, project acquisition)
• Very good written and oral German and English language skills
• A precise, independent, and structured work style, strong team spirit, and the willingness to follow the guiding principles of the Department of Social Sciences round off your profile

What we offer:

• Health promotion Further training & Development More Benefits
• A long-term employment in a modern, flexible work environment at the University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten with various work opportunities (e.g., remote work, creative spaces, etc.) as well as numerous benefits and further trainings
• More free time for our staff: additional special leave days from 24/12 to 31/12 as well as on Good Friday
• Permanent contract in an innovative, open-minded, and internationally oriented environment
• A gross annual salary that takes your qualifications into account: at least € 72.800,– (basis: 40h/All-in

For the University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten, the variety and diversity of its staff members is the key to innovation, success, and further development. We particularly welcome and give precedence to applications by qualified women, trans*, inter* and non-binary persons and persons with disability in case of equal suitability. We explicitly invite persons with a migration background to apply. We look forward to receiving your application.