Job Opportunities
Assistant professor in Journalism
The Dean of the Faculty of Arts of the University of Ostrava announces a selection procedure, ref. number: OU-170123/25-2025, to fill an academic position of:
- Assistant professor in Journalism
Expected starting date:
- September 2026, or by agreement.
Working hours:
Language in which the selection procedure will be conducted:
- Czech.
Salary:
- according to the Internal Wage Regulations of the University of Ostrava: 6th wage tariff.
Job description:
- teaching the linguistic disciplines in bachelor′s study programmes, including supervising and opposing theses, and participating in the development of these study programmes;
- participating in creative activity – especially in the form of solving complex research tasks, active publication activity in peer-reviewed journals, participating in scientific conferences, presentation of the results of creative activity;
- participating in the third role of the university – especially in the form of popularizing creative activity, in the administration connected with the performed activity and in the self-government of the university.
Requirements:
- Master′s degree in Journalism, Media Studies or in a related field;
- Ph.D. degree in Journalism, Media Studies or in a related field, in the case of ongoing doctoral studies, the condition is its completion (including passing the state doctoral examination) by 31st August, 2026;
- active scientific and publishing activity in the field (with an emphasis on publications in IF/Scopus journals);
- experience in dealing with grant and scientific research projects an advantage;
- EU research level: R2 – Recognized;
- knowledge of the English language at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages;
- knowledge of the Czech language at C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages;
- excellent communication and organizational skills;
- proactive approach, systematic and independent;
- civil and moral integrity.
Benefits:
- 8 weeks′ vacation per year (in case of 100% working time);
- 5 paid sick days per year (after trial period);
- pleasant working environment backed by a stable employer;
- conditions for further graduation growth;
- possibility to participate in grant activities;
- possibility of international cooperation;
- language and other educational courses;
- sport activities through the MultiSport employee program;
- possibility of using the services of the university library for free;
- rent discount by the Heimstaden company (after trial period);
- discounted prices on mobile call tariffs;
- Elánek kindergarten for employees′ children and 50% discount on school fees;
- 15% discount on books at University Shop – OUshop;
- and many others.
Application:
Applicants for this position should send to the contact e-mail address: by the deadline of 17th of November, 2025 all these required documents (in Czech language):
- signed consent to the processing of personal data for the purposes of the selection procedure;
4,03 MB - cover letter;
- professional curriculum vitae including an overview of the applicant′s previous career experience;
- contacts (e-mail, telephone) to two persons who can be contacted to provide recommendations;
- scanned copies of university diplomas;
- overview of applicant′s publications (in the last 5 years).
The first round of the selection process will involve the assessment of the applicants´ materials conducted by a selection committee.
Only selected applicants will be invited to take part in a second round of interviews.
The employer reserves the right to cancel the selection procedure or to decide not to accept any of the applications without stating the grounds for this decision.
Contact:
University of Ostrava – Faculty of Arts
Mgr. Michala Šoferová
HR Department
tř. Čs. legií 150/9, 702 00 Ostrava
E-mail:
