Professor of Ethnographic Cultural Analysis Department of Cultural Anthropology and European Ethnology

Department of Cultural Anthropology and European Ethnology

Faculty of Humanities

The professorship in “Ethnographic Cultural Analysis” is situated within the discipline of European Ethnology / Empirical Cultural Studies / Cultural Anthropology, a discipline concerned with the cultural analysis of everyday life. The successful candidate will be responsible for the subject within one of the three core research areas of the Faculty of Humanities, preferably the field of “Perception: Episteme, Aesthetics, Politics”. In research and teaching, the professorship focuses on a relational approach to understanding the practices, experiences, and narratives of social actors, and on analysing how these are embedded in contemporary processes of societal transformation. Particular emphasis is placed on the methodological and epistemological reflection of ethnography as a mode of knowledge production within complex power relations. Preferable qualifications include a cultural anthropologically informed engagement with the role of affect and sensory perception in intersubjective (research) encounters, as well as expertise in creative, collaborative, and multimodal approaches to ethnographic research, teaching, and public engagement.

The successful candidate is expected to attract competitive third-party research funds and to advance the future development of the subject at an international level in both research and teaching. They will initiate and lead research projects at the University of Graz, thereby contributing to the further development of the Department's research profile. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching and research of the subject in the bachelor's programme in “European Ethnology”, the master's programme in “Empirical Cultural Analysis and Political Anthropology”, and the doctoral programmes of the Faculty of Humanities. They are also expected to participate actively in the academic self-administration of the University.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, aiming for academic excellence and integrity in research and teaching. He/she will have demonstrated ability to collaborate constructively in a responsible manner and inspire colleagues and students in an interdisciplinary, internationally oriented context.

We offer a diverse, challenging, team-oriented working environment and a high degree of personal responsibility. Working hours are flexible and there are many options for further education and personal development.

The minimum remuneration as stated in the Collective Bargaining Agreement is € 93,986.20 gross per year. Salary subject to negotiation.

Please submit your application documents in German or English.

Planned dates of the applicant`s presentation: 11.-12.03.2027

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At the Department of Cultural Anthropology and European Ethnology, we research and teach about present and past everyday cultures, with professional curiosity and critical attention to processes of societal transformation. We conduct research with and about people in their social, cultural and political relationships and historical becoming. We place particular emphasis on research-led teaching, interdisciplinary exchange, and collaboration with actors beyond the university.

Prof. Dr. Lisa Riedner, [email protected]

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The University of Graz is committed to increasing the proportion of female employees, especially in leadership roles. We therefore encourage qualified female colleagues in particular to apply for this position. In case of equal qualifications, women will receive priority consideration.

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