Senior Artist (m/f/d, 10 hours a week, fixed-term contract until September 30, 2029) - Architectural Design 1

The University of Applied Arts Vienna is looking for a Senior Artist (m/f/d, 10 hours a week, fixed-term contract until September 30, 2029) for the department of Architectural Design 1, starting 3. August 2026.

The department is seeking a candidate with extensive experience in architectural practice and artistic design instruction who will actively contribute to the studio’s ongoing work, with a focus on project development across various scales - from concept to detailing.

Employment requirements:

•  Completed, professionally qualifying degree in architecture (Master)

•  Several years of university teaching experience in architectural design

•  Demonstrable, solid practical professional experience from design through implementation

•  Good spoken and written German language skills, English language skills at level C1 (teaching language English)

•  On-site presence and teamwork in Vienna

Area of Responsibility

•   Independent teaching and conducting courses

•  Supervising and mentoring student projects

•  Developing and promoting the arts

•  Organizational and administrative tasks

Qualifications:

•  Teaching experience in overseeing the design of residential building projects

•  Demonstrable professional expertise and an interest in urban issues within the scope of the architectural discipline

•  Expertise in gender and diversity issues

•  Organisational and social skills

•  Flexibility and adaptability

The monthly minimum wage for the position is currently € 944,03 gross (14 times a year, based on 10 hours per week) and can be increased accordingly by considering job-specific previous experience in accordance with the collective agreement for universities (B1, salary scheme for academic/artistic university staff).

Qualified applicants should submit their written application with a letter of intent, CV and portfolio by 17 July 2026 via our online application platform. Applications submitted otherwise will unfortunately not be considered.

The University of Applied Arts Vienna pursues an anti-discriminatory employment policy and stands for equal opportunities and diversity. We aim to have a wide range of gender identities, ages, cultural, social, and ethnic backgrounds among our employees. We also strive to maintain a high proportion of women among our artistic, scientific, and general university staff, particularly in management positions, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. In the case of underrepresentation, women with equal qualifications and suitability will be given priority. 

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.