Professorship Appointments

Professorship Appointments
Your path to the University of Vienna.

We support professors from the initial appointment offer through to their successful start at the University of Vienna – with personal advice, reliable support and a clear focus on the most important matters.

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Ian Ehm

Find your space to excel.

The Professorship Appointments unit is the central point of contact for professorship appointments and tenure track at the University of Vienna.

We coordinate appointment negotiations, establish clear interfaces and ensure transparent, reliable processes. We support the Rector, faculties and centres and coordinate collaboration among all organisational units involved. We also remain a reliable point of contact for professors if they have questions or require support after they have taken up their position.

Well prepared. Expertly guided. 

Have you received a letter from the Rector? We guide you through the next steps and remain your personal point of contact throughout the process.

  • Offer

    01 
    You receive a letter from the Rector together with information about the next steps. Your personal contact at the Professorship Appointments unit will guide you through the process.

  • Preparation

    02 
    We discuss the required documents with you and coordinate with the relevant faculty or centre.

  • Negotiations

    03 
    We prepare the appointment negotiations and guide you reliably through the process.

  • Starting in Vienna

    04 
    Through our Welcome & Integration service, we support you and your family as you take your first steps in Vienna and at the University of Vienna.

    New professorships at the University of Vienna

Find your new academic home. 

A new career step involves more than just a change of your workplace. We guide you and your family as you settle into Vienna and the University of Vienna, providing personal guidance, tailored information, recommendations and relevant contacts.

  • Orientation

    In an initial meeting, we will assess your individual support needs and determine the next steps together.

    The Welcome Compass provides a central overview of essential information about relocating and onboarding.

  • Housing & everyday life

    We provide advice on practical matters such as housing, administrative procedures and everyday life in Vienna.

  • Family & career support

    We advise you and your family on childcare, schools and career opportunities for partners.

  • Community & culture

    We help you settle into Vienna, connect with others and find opportunities for leisure activities and academic exchange.

As a central hub for professorship appointments, we connect candidates, the Rectorate, faculties, centres and university services – ensuring a transparent process and a successful start at the University of Vienna.

Personal guidance. Reliable support every step of the way.

Your points of contact

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