PostDoc in the field of Adult and Continuing Education (m/f/d)

Your Responsibilities

• Independent research, publication and lecturing activities in the field of Adult and Continuing Education
• Assistance in acquiring third-party funding
• Design and implementation of independent research projects
• Independent teaching courses and conducting examinations in the Bachelor's programme in Educational Science and in the Master's programme in Adult and Continuing Education
• Providing subject-specific support to students at the Department of Educational Science in the context of their final theses
• Advising and supervising students
• Regional, national and international cooperation with research instiutions and organisations in the field
• Participation in the organsation of various event formats at the Department of Educational Science
• Collaboration on organisational and administrative tasks as well as evaluation measures

Your Profile

• Completed doctoral or PhD studies in the field of Educational Science with a focus on Adult and Continuing Education
• Relevant publication, lecture and research experience
• In-depth knowledge of the connections between social transformation processes and adult learning
• Scientific expertise on topics and theories of adult and continuing education, in particular with a critical and/or educational philosophy focus
• Knowledge of structures and developments in adult and continuing education
• Willingness to acquire comprehensive skills in qualitative and/or quantitative methods of empirical research
• Experience in participating in project applications and/or project implementation
• Relevant teaching experience at university level and with digital teaching
• Excellent written and spoken command of the following languages: German and English
• High level of commitment and motivation for scientific work
• Ability to work independently as well as cooperate and work in a team
• Sensitivity to gender-specific issues
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Interdisciplinary understanding

Application Documents

The following documents are required for an application:

• Letter of motivation and academic CV
• Complete proof of completion of the degree program required in the call for application

We offer an annual gross salary of at least € 69.060,59 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!

Contact

Office Director Sabine Habersack, MSc
Institute Manager
Department of Educational Science
University Graz
Tel.: +43 316 380-2535, email: [emailprotected]

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.