Apply Now: Unite! Visiting Professorships at TU Graz
The Unite! Visiting Professorship Programme aims to attract outstanding international scholars and promote interdisciplinary teaching and educational innovation through global exchange. The programme is open to all subjects represented at The appointment is expected to run during the lecture period from 1 October 2026 to 31 January 2027.
Who should apply
The programme is intended for experienced postdoctoral researchers with a relevant terminal degree, teaching experience, and strong academic expertise.
Visiting professors will undertake a flexible combination of teaching and research activities, including:
- Teaching at least one course (or several courses) totalling four semester hours (one semester hour = 45 minutes) per week within a TU Graz programme.
- Advising or supervising advanced students.
- Developing joint research projects in collaboration with faculty members.
The format and content of the courses, as well as the research objectives, will be agreed upon with the host institution. This process will consider both the needs of TU Graz and the grantee’s expertise and interests.
Funding
The positions are fully funded by TU Graz for the winter semester 2026/27 and are intended to cover the entire semester. Visiting professors will be employed by TU Graz for the duration of their appointment and will receive a monthly gross salary of €6,968.20 under an employment contract.
Expressions of interest
Interested candidates are encouraged to explore the After identifying an institute that aligns with their area of interest, candidates should contact the head of the institute directly. Briefly introduce yourself and provide a proposal outlining your planned teaching and research activities at TU Graz by 20 February 2026.
Please attach the following documents as a single PDF:
- A brief motivation letter (half a page).
- A short description of the courses you plan to teach at TU Graz (half a page per course).
- An academic CV.
- A doctoral certificate (and postdoctoral qualifications, if applicable for teaching at the professional level).
Selection process
If a match is found, the institute head at TU Graz will formally submit the application by 15 March. The selection of funded visiting professorships will be announced by the end of March 2026.
Contact
For more information or questions, please contact the Unite! institutional coordinator at TU Graz, Andrina Dolinšek: unite@tugraz.at
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