A University Assistant (m/f/d, 20 h/w, limited until August 31, 2027) - Institute of Architecture / "[Applied] Foreign Affairs"

The University of Applied Arts Vienna is seeking a University Assistant (m/f/d, 20 hours per week, limited until August 31, 2027) at the "[Applied] Foreign Affairs" Department at the Institute of Architecture starting from February 1, 2026.

In 2011, the University of Applied Arts, under the direction of Baerbel Mueller, positioned [Applied] Foreign Affairs as a laboratory at the Institute of Architecture. For more information on the content, visit: [Applied] Foreign Affairs

Employment Requirements:

• Degree in architecture

Applicants should have the following qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge and artistic practice in architecture, urban studies, environmental studies, and cultural studies
• Knowledge of the discourses and methods of contemporary urban, landscape and spatial production
• Project experience, as well as engagement with contemporary architectural discourse in teaching and research, especially in the context of sub-Saharan Africa
• Knowledge and practical experience in field research and project work
• Experience in organizing and implementing exhibitions, projects and publications
• Organizational and social skills
• Gender and intercultural competence
• Fluent in English

Job profile:

• Concept and project development of research and implementation projects (with a geographical and content-related focus on sub-Saharan Africa)
• Supervision of students in the planning and implementation of artistic works and projects with regard to the orientation of the laboratory
• Conception and implementation of exhibitions, projects, as well as responsibility for media presence (e.g. social media)
• Coordination, organizational tasks

The minimum gross salary currently amounts to € 1,857.40 (14x times a year, based on 20 hours per week) and can be increased accordingly by taking into account job-specific previous experience in accordance with the collective agreement for universities (B1, salary scheme for academic/artistic university staff).

Applicants should provide a letter of intent, CV, a PDF portfolio (not exceeding 25MB) documenting relevant works as well as teaching and professional experience. Application materials must be submitted until 20. November 2025 via our online application tool at angewandte.at. Applications submitted otherwise will unfortunately not be considered.

The University of Applied Arts pursues an anti-discriminatory recruitment policy and, as an employer, stands for equal opportunities and diversity. We aim to increase the proportion of women among artistic, academic and general university staff, particularly in management positions, and therefore explicitly encourage qualified women to apply. In case of underrepresentation, women with equal suitability are prioritized.

The University of Applied Arts welcomes applications from people with disabilities.

We regret to inform you that applicants are not entitled to compensation for travelling and accommodation expenses.