Senior Lecturer in Ancient History and Studies in Classical Antiquity

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40 Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies  

Job vacancy starting: 01.10.2026 | Working hours:  22.80  | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) 

Limited contract until: 30.09.2030

Job ID: 5471

In case of positive evaluation at the end of the fixed-term period of 4 years, this position will be made permanent.

The Department of Ancient History, Papyrology, and Epigraphy at the University of Vienna is a leading international centre for the scientific study of the cultures, societies, and political organisations of the ancient Mediterranean region. Our focus ranges from the period from the Late Bronze Age and the emergence of writing systems to the transition from Late Antiquity to the Early Middle Ages. Geographically, we focus on the civilizations and cultures of the Apennine Peninsula (Rome, Etruria and the Italic peoples), the regions along the Danube and the Balkans, Asia Minor and Greco-Roman Egypt. We place particular emphasis on the connections and interactions of these cultures as well as on the analysis of written documents.

Do you enjoy working with young people, are you curious, and do you want to pass on your knowledge?  As a Senior Lecturer, you play a crucial role in educating students. In addition to providing a solid academic education, we also place a special emphasis on the personal development of students. We support students in developing curiosity and critical thinking, thereby creating a solid foundation for the professional challenges of the next generation.

The Senior Lecturer position is assigned to the Department of Ancient History, Papyrology, and Epigraphy, whose focus in research and teaching extends over the entire history of Greco-Roman antiquity and the culture of writing as well as its mediation media. Their field of activity is primarily in basic scientific teaching in the introductory and orientation phase StEOP of the Bachelor's degree program and in the basic phase of the Master's degree program in Ancient History and Classical Studies. In addition, you will be assigned to teach courses on Greco-Roman source studies and Latin epigraphy, preferably with a focus on digital edition studies.

The employment of 22.8 hours/week includes a teaching obligation of an average of 8 hours per week of academic teaching per semester.

• You will independently lead courses in the Bachelor's and Master's programmes amounting
  to an average of 8 semester hours per week.
• You will make an active contribution to the (further) development of course and examination formats.
• The ongoing reception of the current state of science as well as didactic training and the assumption of
  research tasks during the lecture-free period are expected.
• In addition, the assumption of administrative tasks, especially in the administration of teaching, is part
  of the portfolio.

• Completed doctorate in ancient history
• Research activities and publication services on questions of ancient history, especially with regard to the
ancient textual sources
• Expertise in the field of literary and/or epigraphic sources as well as digital epigraphy
• Several years of independent and broad university teaching experience
• Enthusiasm for the transfer of knowledge and for university teaching
• Didactically competent handling of digital and hybrid teaching and learning environments including AI
• Excellent knowledge of ancient languages (Latin and Ancient Greek)
• Excellent knowledge of German (C1 level)
• Proven ability to work in a team and inclusion skills

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team with excellent research infrastructure, dedicated colleagues and students who want to learn from you.

Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 5.014,30 (on a fulltime basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

• CV and certificates
• Letter of motivation (max. 2 pages)
• Submission of a general didactic teaching concept (max. 2 pages)
• List of courses held, course evaluation results if applicable
• List of publications and list of any research projects carried out or participation in research
  projects
• Via our  job portal/ Apply now -  button

Fritz Mitthoff: fritz.mitthof@univie.ac.at

Peter Kruschwitz  

peter.kruschwitz@univie.ac.at

We look forward to new personalities in our team! 
The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

Application deadline: 07.05.2026