Johannes Reitinger

Johannes Reitinger serves as the Rector of the Private University of Education of the Diocese of Linz (PH Linz), a specialized institution dedicated to teacher education and pedagogical research in Austria. As the highest-ranking official of the university, he provides strategic leadership and represents the institution externally while working closely with Vice Rectors Fischer and Zehetner.

The university focuses on training educators across multiple levels including elementary education, primary school teaching, and secondary education programs. It offers comprehensive teacher preparation with specialized tracks in religious education and continuing professional development for practicing teachers.

PH Linz maintains several specialized centers including the Institute for Science Transfer, the Center for Educational Research, and various initiatives focused on school development, media education, and religious pedagogy. The institution actively engages in research projects such as PROVE (Promoting Values Education) and Interreligious Dialogue/FAKIR.

Under Professor Reitinger's leadership, the university maintains strong connections with educational institutions throughout the region and participates in international exchange programs including Erasmus+. The institution's research activities span educational sciences, teacher development, and innovative pedagogical approaches.