Academic Director Audio and Visual Media (f/m/d) (40h)

With nearly 4,000 students in nine topic areas, the St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences is a key player in the Austrian higher education sector and one of the most important employers in the region. The St. Pölten UAS stands for unique creative possibilities as well as team-oriented collaboration and leaves room for individual development and personal growth. Staff members also profit from our European network within the context of the University Alliance E³UDRES²! The University of Applied Sciences is constantly growing. In the Department of Media and Digital Technologies, we are currently looking for an

Academic Director Audio and Visual Media (f/m/d) (40h)

What you will be working on

• Upon its accreditation, you develop and manage a new international, English-taught bachelor degree programme (BSc) in the topic area of audio/video that takes into account the technical, informatic, and design aspects of both areas at the same time and with a strong practical focus.
• You are responsible for the establishment and further development of the international study programme in terms of strategy, content, and didactics including personnel management and budget, and you ensure the programme's high quality.
• You represent and advertise the programme externally and cultivate international contacts to businesses, other higher education institutions, and the scientific community.
• You promote research and internationalisation and integrate research into teaching.
• You teach students, supervise final theses, and participate in the activities of the St. Pölten UAS' bodies.
• You develop the degree programme in consideration of the framework conditions of a European University.

What we expect from you

• Completed master degree or diploma studies, preferably PhD/doctorate
• Experience in the development of international study programmes and application-oriented research
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience (in audio and/or visual media) and a strong network of international media companies 
• Experience in the use of GenAI for the creation of audio and visual media content is an advantage
• Expertise in the environment of internationalisation in a higher education setting
• Very good oral and written English language skills
• Strong social competence, team spirit, strategic thinking, leadership competence, negotiation skills, and high willingness to travel

What we offer

• Long-term employment with many benefits, flexible working hours (remote work), free parking, etc.
• More free time for our staff: additional special leave days from 24/12 to 31/12 as well as on Good Friday
• Opportunity to actively contribute and implement own ideas in an innovative team
• A gross annual salary that takes your qualifications into account: € 81,200 (basis: full-time; all-in)

Your application is this way!

For the St. Pölten UAS, the variety and diversity of its staff members is the key to innovation, success, and further development. Applications by qualified women are particularly welcome. In the case of equal suitability, we give precedence to applicants with a disability. We explicitly invite persons with a migration background to apply. We are looking forward to receiving your application!