Professorship for Tax Law and Sustainable Tax Policy

University for Continuing Education Krems

Organisation/Company University for Continuing Education Krems Department Department for Legal Studies and International Relations Research Field Juridical sciences » Finance law Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 25 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna) Country Austria Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Negotiable Hours Per Week 30-40 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number SB Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

University for Continuing Education Krems

The University for Continuing Education Krems specializes in part-time academic continuing education. As a public university, it works with its expertise in teaching and research to overcome societal challenges. The university combines many years of experience in continuing academic education with innovation and the highest quality standards in research and teaching. As an employer, we offer around 700 employees an inspiring and flexible working environment in the unique Wachau World Heritage region.

At the Faculty of Faculty of Business and Globalization / Department for Legal Studies and International Relations, the following professorship is now open for application:

Professorship for Tax Law and Sustainable Tax Policy(m/f/d) according to § 98 UG

Min. 30-40 hrs./week

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General Job Description

The professorship involves actively representing the fields of Tax Law, Sustainable Tax Policy and related areas of law in teaching and research. Responsibilities include assuming management and leadership roles within the Department for Legal Studies and International Relations, contributing to the continuous development of the department’s academic programmes and securing externally funded research projects.

• Lead and represent the field in teaching and research
• Develop and contribute to the implementation of continuing education programmes in the field
• Conduct independent and collaborative academic research
• Publish research findings
• Secure third-party funding

Your profile

To be considered for the position, the following selection criteria must be met:

• Completed university degree (doctorate/PhD) in a relevant field
• Habilitation (venia docendi) in Law, with a focus on Tax Law and Sustainable Tax Policy, or an equivalent academic qualification
• At least five years of relevant professional experience
• Demonstrated experience in delivering lectures, conducting research, publishing and undertaking editorial activities in Tax Law and Tax Policy or related fields, particularly Accounting Law, Corporate Law, Foundation Law and Business Law
• Professional or academic engagement with sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Ability to represent Tax Law and Tax Policy from an interdisciplinary perspective in academic continuing education
• Proven experience in academic continuing education, including the development and management of postgraduate study programmes
• Demonstrated success in securing third-party funding for research and teaching
• Excellent teaching skills
• Excellent written and spoken German and English skills (both at least C1 level)
• Knowledge of the Austrian and international university and non-university education and research sectors
• Strong professional networks within the relevant academic community
• Competence in equality and diversity matters or willingness to complete relevant training within two years of taking up the professorship

In addition, the following criteria are desirable:

• Experience in legal practice (relevant professional experience with a focus on legal work)
• Leadership experience and management skills in social, organisational and financial matters
• Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration with the fields of Economics and Political Science
• Ability to think holistically and across disciplinary boundaries
• Strategic and entrepreneurial thinking
• Strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of additional foreign languages

The University for Continuing Education Krems sees a high innovation potential in the diversity of its employees and commits to diversity as a guiding principle in accordance with their Code of Conduct and leadership principles .

At the same time, it aims to increase the proportion of female employees and explicitly invites qualified women to apply. Women will be given priority in case of equal qualifications.
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