University professor (f/m/d) for Dramaturgy, at the mdw – University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, Department of Drama - Max Reinhardt Seminar

mdw - University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, Austria

Updated: 2 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 21 Jan 2026

21 Nov 2025
Job Information
Organisation/Company

mdw - University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna
Department

Department of Drama - Max Reinhardt Seminar
Research Field

Arts » Other
Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)
Positions

Other Positions
Country

Austria
Application Deadline

21 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)
Type of Contract

Permanent
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

40
Offer Starting Date

1 Oct 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description
  • Representing the subject of dramaturgy in research and teaching
  • Supervising practical and academic artistic exams and theses
  • Designing and developing artistic-academic projects, such as symposia, workshops, discussion series, etc.
  • Concept and implementation of research projects, including third-party funding acquisition
  • Collaboration on the development and implementation of scientific and artistic training objectives of the study program Performing Arts
  • Participation in the institute's tasks regarding teaching and research organization
  • Participation in organizational, administrative, and evaluation tasks, as well as in commissions and committees of the university

Minimum salary: according to the Austrian collective agreement, the pay is a minimum of € 6.604.30 gross per month (14 times/year). A possible higher salary depends on qualification and previous experience.


Where to apply
Website
https://www.mdw.ac.at/bewerbungsportal/

Requirements
Research Field
Arts » Other
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications
  • A completed domestic or equivalent foreign university degree (scientific doctorate or PhD) relevant to the position
  • Habilitation or an equivalent relevant qualification
  • Excellent qualification in research, teaching and practice in the subject of dramaturgy (focus on drama theatre)
  • Outstanding research achievements in the field of dramaturgy, documented by relevant publications
  • Experience in university teaching, in supervising scientific/artistic-scientific theses, and in scientific organization
  • Professional experience as dramaturg at a high artistic level at established theatres and/or under independent production conditions, and an extended professional network
  • Gender and diversity competences
  • Excellent written and spoken German language skills

Specific Requirements
  • Excellent knowledge of current discourse/dialogue in theatre historiography, contemporary dramaturgy research, theatre- and acting theory, and theatre aesthetics
  • Extensive knowledge of dramatic world literature and contemporary German- and international drama
  • Experience in acquiring and implementing research projects and scientific/academic events
  • Willingness to work closely with colleagues at the institute regarding content and organization
  • Willingness to collaborate within the university and optional external partners

Languages
GERMAN
Level
Excellent

Additional Information
Selection process

Applications must be submitted in electronic form via the mdw application portal www.mdw.ac.at/bewerbungsportal . All application material should be sent in PDF format.

The University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna pays attention to the equal treatment of all qualified applicants regardless of sex, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, world-view, age, or disability. 

The University is particularly interested in increasing the percentage of women working in the artistic, scientific and general university personnel ranks. It therefore expressly encourages qualified women to apply.

The mdw is committed to the continuous development and improvement of working conditions for artistic and academic staff as well as recruiting. For these efforts, the university was awarded the HR Excellence in Research label by the European Commission.

It should be specifically mentioned, however, that applicants who are invited to the audition will not receive remuneration from the university for incurred travel and hotel expenses.


Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
mdw – University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna,
Country
Austria
City
Vienna
Postal Code
1140 Wien
Street
Penzinger Straße 9

Contact
City

Vienna
Website

https://www.mdw.ac.at
Street

Anton-von-Webern-Platz 1
Postal Code

A-1030

STATUS: EXPIRED

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