Department of Classics at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Salzburg

University Professorship – § 99 (1) Universities Act 2002

„Ancient History“

Planned start date: earliest possible

The position holder is expected to represent the entire spectrum of Ancient History. Documented teaching and research achievements in both Greek and Roman history are required, as well as a broad thematic scope in teaching.

At the University of Salzburg, Ancient History is based within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and forms part of the Department of Classics, alongside the disciplines of Classical Archaeology, Classical Philology and Judaic Studies.

The future position holder will play a key role in shaping interdisciplinary exchange within the department and the Faculty of Arts and Humanities as well as in collaborating across faculties with other departments (especially in the field of history, but also in teacher training) and various centres (e.g. the Interdisciplinary Research Centre for the Medieval and Early Modern Period –  IZMF).

Participation in interdisciplinary bridging projects in the field of historical anthropology is desirable.

A professorship at the University of Salzburg stands for forward-looking research, committed teaching and social responsibility. It includes independent and collaborative academic work, the acquisition of third-party funding, the management of teams and the publication of research results. Professors encourage young scientists, value interdisciplinarity, organise third mission activities and are involved in university committees and internationalisation. With a sense of responsibility, integrity and innovative strength, they shape a respectful working environment and promote scientific, technological and social developments.


Required qualifications
considering academic age and individual career path

  • Doctorate or equivalent foreign university degree;
  • relevant habilitation (venia docendi/venia legendi) or equivalent academic qualification;
  • outstanding scholarly expertise in Ancient History, with particular emphasis on the Greek and Roman world, coupled with the capacity to represent the field of Ancient History in its full disciplinary breadth through intellectually rigorous, engaging, and pedagogically versatile teaching;
  • proven independent academic research and publication activity, as well as experience in implementing third-party projects, in science management and in university-level teaching;
  • national and/or international networking, ideally with active participation in interdisciplinary collaborations;
  • experience in university self-administration and ability to provide strategic and responsible leadership;
  • very good written and spoken academic English skills (level B2/CEFRL);
  • good written and spoken German skills or the willingness to reach level B1 (CFRL) within three years.

Desired skills
considering academic age and individual career path

  • Proven external academic activity outside the University of Salzburg, preferably abroad, minimum one year;
  • social skills for staff and student development and collaboration, awareness of DEI issues, and the ability to lead teams in an inspiring way, implement strategic goals, and foster a cooperative, appreciative work culture;
  • competence in dealing with contemporary digital technologies und their application;
  • design and implementation of Digital Heritage using Digital Humanities methods;
  • interest and experience in third mission activities;
  • university teaching skills including the use of digital media;
  • gender and diversity skills in research, teaching and university management positions.

 

Application
your application should include the following documents as one PDF:

  • Letter of motivation and concept for planned research, teaching and third mission activities;
  • curriculum vitae including
  • description of research achievements (particularly third party projects);
  • description of experience and activities in teaching (and, if applicable, supervision/mentoring experience); including course evaluations and teaching certificates, if available;
  • description of third mission activities;
  • description of social and digital skills;
  • list of publications and presentations;
  • proof of relevant university degrees;
  • dissertation and habilitation or equivalent works as well as three other publications relevant to the advertised position.

If necessary, submission of additional documents (e.g. relevant publications) may be requested.

Deadline for applications: 04 March 2026
Applications should be addressed to the Head of the University (“Rektor”), Univ.-Prof. Dr. Bernhard Fügenschuh.
E-Mail:
Betreff: 2026_2_991

We regret that expenses for travel and accommodation incurred in the job application cannot be refunded.

The University of Salzburg seeks to increase the proportion of women in academic and administrative areas and therefore encourages female candidates to apply. Considering the respective biography women will be given preference over equally qualified men.

People with disabilities or chronic illnesses who fulfil the job requirements are also expressly invited to apply.

If you have any questions about accessibility and support during the application process, please contact the Family, Gender, Diversity & Disability team at +43 662 8044-2462 or .

 

Salary
The university hires professors on a fixed term according to the Austrian Universities Act (“Universitätsgesetz”), the Austrian Salaried Employees Act (“Angestelltengesetz”) and the Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Employees (“Kollektivvertrag für die Arbeitnehmer*innen der Universitäten”).

Salary schedule: A1

Duration of contract: 5 years

The basis of salary negotiations is the required legal minimum of € 93,986.20 gross.

Contact
For further information, please contact Assoc. Prof. Margot Anglmayer-Geelhaar at +43 662 8044 4308 or .

Please note that in case of doubt, the German version of the job advertisement is binding.