Professor of Ethnographic Cultural Analysis

Offer Description

Scientific Profile

The professorship in “Ethnographic Cultural Analysis” is situated within the discipline of European Ethnology / Empirical Cultural Studies / Cultural Anthropology, a discipline concerned with the cultural analysis of everyday life. The successful candidate will be responsible for the subject within one of the three core research areas of the Faculty of Humanities, preferably the field of “Perception: Episteme, Aesthetics, Politics”. In research and teaching, the professorship focuses on a relational approach to understanding the practices, experiences, and narratives of social actors, and on analysing how these are embedded in contemporary processes of societal transformation. Particular emphasis is placed on the methodological and epistemological reflection of ethnography as a mode of knowledge production within complex power relations. Preferable qualifications include a cultural anthropologically informed engagement with the role of affect and sensory perception in intersubjective (research) encounters, as well as expertise in creative, collaborative, and multimodal approaches to ethnographic research, teaching, and public engagement.

The successful candidate is expected to attract competitive third-party research funds and to advance the future development of the subject at an international level in both research and teaching. They will initiate and lead research projects at the University of Graz, thereby contributing to the further development of the Department’s research profile. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching and research of the subject in the bachelor’s programme in “European Ethnology”, the master’s programme in “Empirical Cultural Analysis and Political Anthropology”, and the doctoral programmes of the Faculty of Humanities. They are also expected to participate actively in the academic self-administration of the University.

Employment Requirements

• Austrian or equivalent foreign higher education degree corresponding with the position (doctorate/PhD)
• Habilitation or equivalent qualification in the field of European Ethnology / Empirical Cultural Studies / Cultural Anthropology
• Outstanding academic qualifications in research and teaching in the relevant discipline and for the profile of the professorship (commensurate with stage of academic career and interruptions in employment due to caring responsibilities)
• Success in attracting subject-specific project grants, particularly where competitively awarded third-party funds are concerned
• Skills in higher education didactics including the use of digital media
• Skills in the supervision and guidance of early career researchers
• Professional experience abroad during academic career
• Management and leadership experience
• Gender mainstreaming and diversity management skills
• Excellent knowledge of German and English
• Experience in the field of university and non-university cooperation partnerships
• Willingness to conduct research-based teaching projects

Selection Criteria

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, aiming for academic excellence and integrity in research and teaching. He/she will have demonstrated ability to collaborate constructively in a responsible manner and inspire colleagues and students in an interdisciplinary, internationally oriented context.

Application Documents

• Letter of application
• Curriculum vitae with a description of your academic career
• List of publications, numbered, with a complete bibliographic information, sorted by
  • monographs
  • (co-)edited volumes
  • journal articles
  • other information
• Presentation of teaching to date
• List of previous research projects and collaborations
• Description of future research intentions
• List of your five most important publications

Please submit your application documents in German or English.

Equality Principle

The University of Graz is committed to increasing the proportion of female employees, especially in leadership roles. We therefore encourage qualified female colleagues in particular to apply for this position. In case of equal qualifications, women will receive priority consideration.

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.

Hearing Dates

Planned dates of the applicant’s presentation: 11.-12.03.2027

Contact

Prof. Dr. Lisa Riedner, kulturanthropologie@uni-graz.at

Where to apply

Website: https://jobs.uni-graz.at/en/jobs/a36caac4-bb23-ed94-4e26-69ef117c8137/apply

Requirements

• Research Field: Anthropology
• Education Level: PhD or equivalent
• Research Field: Cultural studies
• Education Level: PhD or equivalent
• Languages: English
• Level: Excellent
• Languages: German
• Level: Excellent
• Research Field: Anthropology
• Years of Research Experience: More than 10
• Research Field: Cultural studies
• Years of Research Experience: More than 10

Additional Information

Benefits

We offer a diverse, challenging, team-oriented working environment and a high degree of personal responsibility. Working hours are flexible and there are many options for further education and personal development.

The minimum remuneration as stated in the Collective Bargaining Agreement is € 93,986.20 gross per year. Salary subject to negotiation.

Website for additional job details: https://jobs.uni-graz.at/en/jobs/a36caac4-bb23-ed94-4e26-69ef117c8137

Work Location(s)

• Number of offers available: 1
• Company/Institute: Department of Cultural Anthropology and European Ethnology
• Country: Austria
• City: Graz
• Postal Code: 8010
• Street: Halbärthgasse 8

Contact

• City: Graz
• Website: https://www.uni-graz.at
• Street: Halbärthgasse 8
• Postal Code: 8010
• Phone: (+43) 316 380