University Professor of art pedagogy
at the Institute for Education in the Arts according to § 98 of the Universities Act 2002 (Universitätsgesetz 2002). The duration of this professorship is 4 years, starting in October 2008.
The Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna is currently accepting applications for the following position:
University Professor
of art pedagogy at the Institute for Education in the Arts according to § 98 of the Universities Act 2002 (Universitätsgesetz 2002). The duration of this professorship is 4 years, starting in October 2008.
Preferred qualifications:
This professorship covers the supervision of the professional and scholarly education for students at the Institute for Education in the Arts in relation to the communicative and pedagogic foundations of the courses available at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna. Candidates are expected to be active, engaged and innovative in the field of teaching art and culture particularly in secondary schools and to have extensive knowledge about the current and historical discourse in the field. Profound pedagogic knowledge of and fluency in the recent and historical practices in the fine arts, the designed environment, popular culture and gender studies discourses are mandatory.
Application requirements:
- Excellent pedagogic and academic qualifications in the field;
- a degree in the field from an Austrian university, equivalent foreign university or a qualification that may be considered equivalent;
- proof of academic qualification and experience in the field;
- proof of pedagogic and didactic qualifications;
- ability to set up and hold a new chair and to contributing to developing scholarly work in the arts and sciences by promoting the Academy’s research activities;
- willingness to participate in university committees and to cooperate with colleagues.
The duties cover teaching at least 12 units a week, supervising theses and dissertations and holding the chair of art and cultural pedagogy at the Institute for Education in the Arts.
The Academy of Fine Arts Vienna intends to increase the number of women in all areas of staff, particularly in managerial, scientific and artistic staff positions. Therefore, the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna greatly encourages qualified women to apply. In the event that several applicants are equally qualified, women will be the preferred
candidates. The Academy of Fine Arts Vienna is committed to implementing anti-discriminatory measures in its personnel policies. Applicants will not be reimbursed for travelling and accommodation expenses incurred as a result of their participation in the application process.