Department Head and Professor of Computer Science (f/m/d)

For 40 years, Webster Vienna Private University (WVPU) has provided its students with an internationally competitive, American-based liberal arts education in the heart of Europe. Accredited in both Austria and the United States, WVPU offers an individualized, student-centered American education within the framework of a European research university. Webster Vienna Private University is committed to excellence in teaching and research. WVPU offers innovative programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level, awarding Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BSc), Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MSc) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees. At the undergraduate level, the departments of Business and Management, International Relations, Media Communications and Psychology are complemented by the Center of Liberal Arts multidisciplinary curriculum in the human, social and natural sciences.

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This professorship is meant to build up a Computer Science program and department at Webster Vienna Private University.
The individual will assume the role of Department Head and thereby define the departments research focus, infrastructure and personnel needs in conjunction with senior management.
The Professor of Computer Science is required to maintain and manifest a leading research profile appropriate to the EURAXESS standards of a Lead Researcher (R4).
We are seeking a candidate with demonstrated expertise in the areas of cybersecurity or artificial intelligence and, preferably, one where they intersect.
The details of all responsibilities are regulated in an annual performance agreement between the position holder and the rectorate.

Department Head:

Responsible for the scientific and administrative operations of the department:

• Define and establish the research profile of the department:
• Oversee the development and the delivery of the curriculum.
• Supervise and develop the departments faculty and scientific support staff as well as programs;

Research:

• Produce an academic output appropriate to an R4 career stage;
• Submit a proposal for an ERC Advance Grant, FWF programs for Leading Researchers (R4) or comparable within the initial contract;
• Successful acquisition of external funding; and
• Maintain and maximize an international network.

Academic Administration / Mentorship:

• Develop, implement and revise degree programs and their curricula;
• Define infrastructure and research budgets and plans in close cooperation with the Rectorate;
• Leadership role to define and build up the department;
• Mentor Assistant and Associate professors in their career development;
• Integrate young academics (pre to postdoc level) in third-party funded research projects; and
• Supervise theses, including PhD (externally).

Teaching:

• Maintain a default teaching load.

Other:

• Represent the department in university and related public events;

Build up strong relationships with organizations to support student projects and career prospective.

Profil

• PhD in Computer Science or closely related field;
• A habilitation or equivalent post-doctoral experience;
• Outstanding scientific reputation with internationally recognized peer-review publications and active conferences participations in the fields of cybersecurity and/or artificial intelligence in the last ten years (excluding career breaks);
• A distinguished track-record in acquiring and leading externally funded high-level research projects and grants as PI; and supervising young academic researchers including doctoral students;
• Demonstrated leadership responsibilities;
• Pedagogic and didactic ability and demonstrated success in university-level teaching;
• Active international network with academic and non-academic stakeholders; proven through successful cooperation with universities and/or research institutions;
• Interdisciplinary collaboration;
• Demonstrated social and gender competence; proven experience in the promotion of young researchers and the advancement of female colleagues; and

Fluency in English, German desirable.

Wir bieten Full-time (40 hours/week)Starting date: February 2025, initial contract limited for three (3) years, with the possibility of extension (to unlimited contract)

WVPU is an equal opportunity employer we are committed to a non-discriminatory employment policy and a diverse and inclusive community.
The University puts special emphasis on increasing the number of women among the faculty as well as in senior positions.

• Possibility to build up, shape and contribute to the success of the Computer Science Department at WVPU;
• Long term employment perspective;
• Being part of a highly engaged team and international community;
• Research support services;
• Budgeted resources for research and infrastructure;
• Flexible working hours, home office, work-from-anywhere;
• Numerous employee benefits (Pension Fund, Training and Development Opportunities, Occupational Health, Social Events etc.):
  

Vienna has been rated 1st place of the most liveable cities in the Global Liveability Index we provide modern facilities in a top location in Viennas 2nd district (Palais Wenkheim), next to the subway station

The minimum annual gross compensation for this position amounts to EUR 89.000,- (basis 40 hours/week). The final salary depends on experience and qualifications.
The annual Department Head stipend during the initial contract, amounts to gross EUR 10,000.-.
The applicant must have the legal right to work in Austria.

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