University Assistant without doctorate (m/f/d)

• Application deadline 01.07.2025
• Salary Category B1 without PhD
• Salary per Year (Full Time) € 52,007.20
• Employment Start September 2025
• Hours per week 30 h/w
• Duration of Contract Temporary employment
• Temporary Employment 4 years

Your Responsibilities

• Writing a dissertation at the University of Graz in the area of cognitive-functional grammar of English
• Participating in research projects and publication activities
• Independent teaching of courses and participation in teaching and examination tasks of the department
• Participating in and co-organising workshops and conferences
• Participating in organizational and administrative tasks as well as in evaluation measures
• Supervision of students
• Commitment to acquire German language skills by attending a German language course

Your Profile

• Completed diploma or master’s degree in the area of English linguistics, preferably with a focus on English grammar
• Experience with or willingness to employ computer corpora and corpus-based research methods
• Good knowledge of cognitive-functional theories of language
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Basic knowledge of German (desirable)
• Teaching experience (desirable)
• Very good computer skills
• Ability to work independently, goal-oriented, and high level of initiative
• Strong teamworking and organizational skills

Application Documents

The following documents are required for a complete application:

• Letter of motivation and academic CV
• Complete proof of completion of the degree program required in the call for applications
• Please include a short PhD project proposal with your application
• Proof of the language skills, required in the curriculum, if the doctoral programme is not completed in the first language (please note that an admission is required). For a doctorate in English and American Studies within the doctoral programme at the Faculty of Humanities a language certificate in English on a C1 Level (CEFR C1) is required.

We offer an annual gross salary of at least € 52,007.20 for a fulltime position. An overpayment based on qualification and experience is possible.

We Offer

About us

At the University of Graz, 4700 employees work together on future questions and solutions for the world of tomorrow. Our students and researchers take on the major challenges of society and share their knowledge. We work for tomorrow. Be part of it!

The Department of English Studies, together with the Institute for American Studies, offers a Teaching Degree in English (BA, MA), as well as a BA, MA and Doctorate Program in English and American Studies. Scientific research and academic teaching is devoted to the English language, linguistics, cultural and literary sciences, as well as their corresponding subject-specific didactics.

Contact

Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Gunther Kaltenböck, MA 

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The University of Graz strives to increase the proportion of women in particular in management and faculty positions and therefore encourages qualified women to apply. In the event of underrepresentation, women with equal qualifications are generally given priority for admission. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities who meet the requirements of the advertised position.

Please note that in order to comply with the applicable data protection regulations, we can only accept applications via our web-based applicant tool for this vacant position.

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