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Published: December 20th, 2024
Application Deadline: Friday, February 28th, 2025
Fulltime Position, target start date: October 1st, 2025
IT:U, Linz, Austria
IT:U – Interdisciplinary Transformation University in Linz, Austria offers
Up to 11 Tenure-track and Tenured Professorships in
Full-time appointments at tenure-track and tenured professorial levels at IT:U depending on the successful candidate’s qualifications.
IT:U is Austria’s emerging public university dedicated to understanding, driving, and evaluating digital transformation for the benefit of our societies, our economy, and our environment. A new kind of science holds the key to sustainable solutions for the complex, multifaceted challenges we face today: computational methods and interdisciplinary research transform how we do science, how we design systems, and how we contribute to solutions of global challenges.
At IT:U we research, teach, and learn things that matter to you and to the world. IT:U prioritizes inter- and transdisciplinary research, emphasizing mission-based study programs and project-based learning. IT:U is dedicated to developing highly innovative learning technology for support and scalability. By overcoming disciplinary boundaries, IT:U confronts the conflicting realities of today and cultivates the skills to navigate an increasingly digital world. If you are inspired to build this entirely new university with us, then you are the one we are looking for.
IT:U professors are excited about the opportunities that computational methods and especially artificial intelligence create within and across disciplines. Their work transcends established methodological boundaries and enriches a whole spectrum of scientific fields. They are open to forward-thinking approaches to learning and the co-creation of knowledge. IT:U seeks to increase the percentage of women in such interdisciplinary scientific communities. We specifically encourage qualified women to apply. When in doubt: apply!
IT:U provides an environment in which you can grow:
IT:U students will predominantly learn in projects. As a professor you will collaborate closely with project coaches, lecturers, and lab experts to build skills, foster problem-solving abilities, and ignite passion. This face-to-face work in projects will be complemented by online sessions before, between, and after the project to support the learning process. While this style of teaching demands effort, we find it to be exceptionally rewarding. And our learning professionals are committed to support you. IT:U offers doctoral schools since fall 2024. Master's programs will be introduced in fall 2025.
IT:U is a kind of it’s own. The Interdisciplinary Transformation University was installed by a particular law specifically designed to provide this institution the independence, agility and funding necessary to act this way, outside of the slow pre-defined processes commonly followed.
Successful candidates are experienced researchers, enthusiastic for project-based teaching, willing to take risks, looking beyond traditional disciplines, and dedicated to making a difference in the world.
All applicants should have:
Applicants for tenured positions should have:
In addition, any activities to show your commitment to disseminating your research in different communities, such as the creation of study programs, societal initiatives, hackathons, entrepreneurial experiences, international engagements, experiences in working with industry or NGOs, etc., will be greatly appreciated.
Faculty duties will include conducting original research, building a research group, and contributing to their fields through publications. Professors at IT:U actively engage in mentoring and guiding students. They teach in project-based learning settings, contributing to hands-on educational experiences. Simultaneously, they play a vital role in shaping the academic work and cultures of IT:U's research communities.
The working language at IT:U is English, fostering a globally inclusive learning environment; therefore, candidates must be fluent in English.
IT:U believes the intellectual, cultural, and social diversity of our faculty, staff, and students is vitally important to the distinction and excellence of our academic and research programs. We seek candidates who support our institutional commitment to ensuring that IT:U is inclusive, equitable, and diverse.
Welcome services: As part of our commitment to supporting the well-being of our employees, we will assist you in securing appropriate facilities such as day nurseries, kindergartens, playgroups, and schools for the seamless integration of your family into our community.
At IT:U, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to gender equality, creating an environment where everyone, regardless of gender, has equal opportunities for growth and success. Additionally, we embrace individuals with diverse abilities and provide a supportive and accessible workplace for people of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities.
Applications must include
To apply, please fill in the IT:U application form and upload your files at https://it-u.at/careers/
DEADLINE: Friday, February 28th, 2025
Review of applications will commence immediately after
INTERVIEWS for the positions will be held in person starting with May 2025. Candidates are asked to be available during this timeframe. The exact date will be communicated as soon as the shortlist has been finalized (first half of April 2025).
Target start date: October 1st, 2025.
If you have questions or require support, feel free to contact apply@it-u.at.
Univ.Prof. Dipl.Inf. Dr. Stefanie Lindstaedt
Founding President
IT:U – Austria’s first interdisciplinary university merging technology, hands-on learning, and global problem solving.
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