The Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies of the University of Vienna invites applications for the position of a Visiting Professor of Historical Archaeology (full time, for the period of 1st  October 2018 – 30th September 2019).

The applicant should be highly qualified in the field of Historical Archaeology (medieval and post-medieval archaeology).

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree/PhD and post-doctoral experience at a university or other research institution
• Habilitation (venia docendi) in a subject field relevant to this position or an internationally accepted equivalent qualification is desirable
• Outstanding achievements in research, excellent publication record, international reputation
• Experience in designing, procuring and managing large research projects, as well as the willingness and ability to lead research groups
• Enthusiasm for excellent teaching, teaching experience at universities as well as the ability and willingness to teach students in all phases of their studies (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral level), to supervise academic theses and to promoting young academic colleagues