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University Assistant in the newly established Department of Design Research and Design Theory

The University of Arts Linz, with 1,400 students from 60 countries, is an international university with state-of-the-art facilities located in the centre of the city. It operates in the dynamic field of tension between independent, artistic, and applied, business-oriented design as well as research. The focus is on interactivity, digitalisation, sustainability, and interdisciplinary, practice-oriented work. The courses offered at the four institutes – Fine Arts and Cultural Studies, Art and Education (teacher training), Media, and Space and Design – comprise 12 bachelor’s programmes, 14 master’s programmes, one diploma programme, and one PhD programme.
 
In the newly established Department of Design Research and Design Theory, the position of a University Assistant for Design Research and Design Theory will become available as of 1 October 2025. The position will focus on teaching design theory, developing research projects, as well as administrative duties related to academic programmes and participation in university committees. The position is part-time (50%) for a period of 5 years. In accordance with Section 49 of the collective bargaining agreement, the University of Arts Linz pays university assistants a minimum monthly salary of €1,857.40 (before tax and deductions) – 14 times per year.
 
Hiring requirement:

  • Relevant diploma or master’s degree (university, university of applied sciences) in design, or a field with comparable content

Essential qualifications:

  • Extensive knowledge in the field of design research and design theory
  • Professional experience in design practice
  • Teaching and didactic skills
  • Very good knowledge of German
  • English skills (at least C1)
  • Gender and diversity competence

Areas of responsibility:

  • Collaboration in developing funding proposals and research projects
  • Included in the total number of hours is a course on varying topics (e.g., Methods of Design Research, Transformation Design, Systemic Design) amounting to 2 semester hours per week
  • Organisational and administrative tasks for the Department of Design Research and Design Theory
  • Participation in university committees
  • Independent research or artistic activity

Desired qualifications:

  • Teaching experience
  • Knowledge and experience in writing academic publications

What we offer:

  • Co-development of the Department of Design Research and Design Theory
  • Diverse and varied range of responsibilities
  • Internal training opportunities and subsidies for external training courses
  • International continuing education opportunities
  • Own childcare service (hourly) for children aged 15 months to 3 years
  • In-house cafeteria
  • Central location and very good access to public transportation
  • Linz as a vibrant, liveable, and affordable city of art and culture

Application documents:
Cover letter, CV, portfolio if applicable

The University of Arts Linz pursues an anti-discriminatory hiring policy and is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. The University strives to increase the proportion of women among the academic, artistic, and general university staff, especially in leadership positions, and therefore explicitly invites qualified women to apply. In the case of equal qualifications, women shall be given priority. Applicants with migration experience and/or a migration background and applicants with disabilities are explicitly encouraged to apply.

Applicants are not entitled to compensation for travel and accommodation expenses incurred as a result of the admission process. Please send your written application and previous work, compiled in a portfolio, in digital form to ufg.bewerbung834@ufg.at by no later than 18 June 2025. By submitting your application, you expressly agree that the data you provide will be processed and used as part of the university's internal application process. Please send questions regarding the job posting to Univ. Prof. Dr. Florian Sametinger florian.sametinger@kunstuni-linz.at.

Mag.a Brigitte Hütter MSc
Rector