University of Vienna: Tenure-Track Position for the field of Arabic-Islamic Philosophy in the Context of Medieval Intellectual and Cultural History – Call For Applications

University of Vienna, Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies
Tenure-Track Position for the field of Arabic-Islamic Philosophy in the Context of Medieval Intellectual and Cultural History

The successful candidate will be expected to have an excellent track record in research and teaching in Arabic-Islamic Philosophy in the context of intellectual and cultural history. S/he will also have demonstrable expertise in studying the history of texts. A focus of research on the issue of the transmission of ancient Greek philosophy into Arabic is desired. The successful candidate will have excellent knowledge of the relevant languages of the primary sources, particularly Classical Arabic. Proficiency in ancient Greek and Latin is also essential.

Main research field: Philosophy, Ethics / 6031

Linguistics and literary sciences/ 6020

Special research field: History of Philosophy / 603104

Arabic studies / 602009

Successful candidates should have the following qualifications:

  • Doctoral degree/PhD and at least two years post-doctoral experience at a university or other research institution
  • Outstanding achievements and potential in research, excellent publication record, international reputation
  • Experience in designing and participating in research projects, as well as the willingness and ability to lead research groups
  • Enthusiasm for excellent teaching, teaching experience at universities or a teaching concept 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
  • S/he will be prepared to structure her/his teaching in such a way that the position will establish a nexus between Islamic Theology, Oriental Studies and Philosophy.

The University of Vienna expects the successful candidate to acquire, within three years, proficiency in German sufficient for teaching in bachelor’s programmes and for participation in university committees. In addition, the University of Vienna expects the successful candidate to be prepared to take over responsibility on the organisational level of the Faculty and the University, if necessary.

The application deadline is  30 June, 2017.

For full information and to apply, please visit: https://univis.univie.ac.at/ausschreibungstellensuche/flow/bew_ausschreibung-flow?_flowExecutionKey=_cFEA6CFEA-C347-4436-AA7B-4C2A5A6707D0_kB02984DE-3845-EBA8-C892-C3F4F9C24092&tid=62526.28.