In case of a positive evaluation at the end of the fixed-term period of 4 years, the position will be changed to a permanent position. 

Do you like working with young people, are you curious and would like to pass on your knowledge? As a Senior Lecturer, you play a key role in educating and training students. Together with a dedicated team of teachers, you make a significant contribution to the success of the students. In addition to a well-founded scientific education, the motivation of the students is particularly important to us. We want to support young people in developing an inquisitive attitude and thus lay a solid foundation for future professional challenges.

Your personal sphere of influence:

The Department of Behavioral and Cognitive Biology at the Faculty of Life Sciences conducts research and teaching (including teacher education) in the field of behavioral and cognitive biology. We investigate the influence of environmental factors on animal behavior as well as interactions between animal behavior and physiological processes. In the field of cognitive biology, the focus is on social learning, innovation and communication. To support the best possible research-led teaching, students participate in research projects at an early stage as part of project internships and exercises.
The courses relevant for this position include exercises for bachelor students in the field of behavioral biology and physiology, exercises for teacher training students, as well as statistics, behavioral biology and physiology exercises, laboratory and field courses for master students.
As a Senior Lecturer, you will mainly be involved in teaching the topics Behavioral Biology and Physiology, both in the Bachelor's program Biology and in the Master's program Cognition, Behavior and Neurobiology (in English). You will also teach basic qualitative and quantitative methods to Bachelor's and Master's students (especially in the Master's programs Zoology and Behavioral and Cognitive Biology).

Your future tasks:

As a Senior Lecturer, you will be involved in instructional teaching, for example in exercises, practicals or excursions, mainly in the field of “Behavioral Biology and Physiology” at Bachelor's and Master's level. The employment level of 20 hours/week includes an average teaching obligation of 12 hours per week of instructional teaching. We are looking for people who see university teaching as an interesting and challenging professional field.

The core tasks include:

• preparation, teaching and follow-up of relevant courses (including examination activities)
• preparation of teaching materials (including the use of eLearning)
• ongoing reception of the current state of science
• didactic training during the lecture-free period
• administrative activities, especially in the administration and organization of teaching

What we expect:

• Master's or diploma degree in Behavior, Cognition and Neurobiology or Zoology (with a focus on behavioral biology and animal physiology)
• several years of teaching experience at a post-secondary educational institution with special respect to teaching teacher´s education students
• experience in fieldwork and in laboratory methods
• statistics skills (R)
• IT skills (MS Office)
• excellent German and advanced English language skills
• didactic competences (incl. blended learning)

What we offer:

Inspiring working atmosphere: You will be part of an international academic team with excellent research infrastructure, dedicated colleagues and students who want to learn from you.

Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3,714,80 (on a fulltime basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

It is that easy to apply:

• CV
• letter of motivation (max. 2 pages)
• didactic teaching concept (max. 2 pages)
• list of courses held
• list of publications and research cooperation
• Master degree / diploma
  
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