University Professor of postcolonial studies

The Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna is currently accepting applications for the following position:

University Professor
of postcolonial studies at the Institute for Art Theory and Cultural Studies according to § 98 of the Universities Act 2002 (Universitätsgesetz 2002). This professorship is appointed for 20 hours per week for the duration of 4 years, starting in October 2008.

The field of duties covers passing on modern and contemporary art/theory in their transcultural relations, reflection of cultural methods of non-European art as well as appropriate constructions of identity and difference. The duties cover teaching at least 4 units a week as well as supervising theses and dissertations.

Application requirements:

• A degree in the field from an Austrian university, equivalent foreign university or a qualification that may be considered equivalent;
  

• excellent academic qualification in the field;

• research and publication activities;

• proof of pedagogic and didactic qualification;

• proof of appropriate international experience and practice outside academia;

• willingness to participate in university committees and to contribute to developing scholarly work in the arts and sciences by promoting the Academy’s research activities.
  

Preferred qualifications:

A connection of research and teachings to an artistic or curatorial experience in the field of postcolonial studies (lectures, symposia, research projects, exhibitions).

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.