At the Faculty of Faculty of Business and Globalization / Department for Legal Studies and International Relations, the following professorship is now open for application:

 

Professorship for Tax Law and Sustainable Tax Policy (m/f/d) according to § 98 UG (Austrian Universities Act)

min. 30-40 hrs./week

Inserat Nr.: SB26-0117

 

General Job Description

The professorship involves actively representing the fields of Tax Law, Sustainable Tax Policy and related areas of law in teaching and research. Responsibilities include assuming management and leadership roles within the Department for Legal Studies and International Relations, contributing to the continuous development of the department’s academic programmes and securing externally funded research projects.

Your tasks:

  • Lead and represent the field in teaching and research
  • Develop and contribute to the implementation of continuing education programmes in the field
  • Conduct independent and collaborative academic research
  • Publish research findings
  • Secure third-party funding

Your profile:
To be considered for the position, the following selection criteria must be met:

  • Completed university degree (doctorate/PhD) in a relevant field
  • Habilitation (venia docendi) in Law, with a focus on Tax Law and Sustainable Tax Policy, or an equivalent academic qualification
  • At least five years of relevant professional experience
  • Demonstrated experience in delivering lectures, conducting research, publishing and undertaking editorial activities in Tax Law and Tax Policy or related fields, particularly Accounting Law, Corporate Law, Foundation Law and Business Law
  • Professional or academic engagement with sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • Ability to represent Tax Law and Tax Policy from an interdisciplinary perspective in academic continuing education
  • Proven experience in academic continuing education, including the development and management of postgraduate study programmes
  • Demonstrated success in securing third-party funding for research and teaching
  • Excellent teaching skills
  • Excellent written and spoken German and English skills (both at least C1 level)
  • Knowledge of the Austrian and international university and non-university education and research sectors
  • Strong professional networks within the relevant academic community
  • Competence in equality and diversity matters or willingness to complete relevant training within two years of taking up the professorship

In addition, the following criteria are desirable:

  • Experience in legal practice (relevant professional experience with a focus on legal work)
  • Leadership experience and management skills in social, organisational and financial matters
  • Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration with the fields of Economics and Political Science
  • Ability to think holistically and across disciplinary boundaries
  • Strategic and entrepreneurial thinking
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills
  • Knowledge of additional foreign languages

 

The University for Continuing Education Krems recognizes the significant innovation potential arising from the diversity of its employees and is committed to diversity as a guiding principle in accordance with its Code of Conduct and leadership principles.

At the same time, the University aims to increase the proportion of female professors and explicitly invites qualified women to apply. In cases of equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates. To promote equal opportunities for all applicants, scientific achievements will be assessed with consideration of biographical factors, such as part-time employment and caregiving responsibilities, as indicated in the application documents. 

Individuals with disabilities who fulfil the necessary qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

 

The professor will be appointed based on a permanent employment according to the appointment procedure laid down in section § 98 UG (Austrian University Act).

The minimum remuneration for this professorship will be EUR 6,713.30 gross per month (14x), on a full-time basis (according to the collective agreement of the universities §49 VwGr. A1). A willingness to negotiate higher salary exists for candidates with appropriate qualifications and professional experience.

 

Required documents to demonstrate the application criteria (in German or English):

  • Application abstract
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Cover letter
  • Evidence of the required qualifications
  • Concept paper – Outlining your vision for shaping and developing the professorship (max. 5 pages).
  • List of research projects
  • List of publications
  • List of teaching evaluations

We look forward to receiving your convincing application by 25th November 2026 at the latest to the Rector's Office of the University for Continuing Education Krems, Dr.-Karl-Dorrek-Straße 30, 3500 Krems, by post or by e-mail to berufungsmanagement@donau-uni.ac.at. If you have any questions, please contact Cornelia Koppensteiner (e-mail: berufungsmanagement@donau-uni.ac.at, telephone number: +43 2732 893 2012).

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Supplementary Privacy Notice

Based on our legal obligation under Section 98 of the Universities Act (UG), the personal data you provide as part of your application will also be disclosed to the following external parties, who are subject to confidentiality obligations:

  1. Reviewers, for the purpose of assessing your suitability. They will retain the data for a maximum of 12 months after submitting their assessment to the University for Continuing Education Krems.
  1. Members of the appointment committee, for the purpose of preparing the appointment proposal. The data will be processed for the duration of the appointment procedure, including any proceedings before the Arbitration Commission.