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Assistant Professor in Latin Philology

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The Dean of the Faculty of Arts of the University of Ostrava announces a selection procedure, ref. number: OU-169950/25-2026, to fill an academic position of:

  • Assistant Professor in Latin Philology

Workplace

  • Faculty of Arts, Department of Latin Language and Culture

Position classification

  • Assistant Professor

Job description

  • Teaching in bachelor′s and master′s study programmes, including supervising and opposing theses, and participating in the development of these study programmes; the scope of direct teaching for a full-time position is usually 10–14 hours per week per semester on a long-term average
  • Active 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

Qualification requirements – required

  • Master′s degree in Latin Language and Literature or Classical Philology
  • PhD degree in Classical/Latin Philology; in the case of ongoing doctoral studies, the condition is its completion (including passing the state doctoral examination) by 15th December 2026 (or by agreement)
  • Active publishing activity in Ancient Literature
  • Prerequisites for teaching and research activities in the field
  • 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
  • Independent, responsible and proactive approach to work
  • Civil and moral integrity

Qualification requirements – preferred

  • Experience in dealing with grant and scientific research projects

Research level

  • R2 – Recognized

The expected form of employment

  • Part-time: 30 %, with possibility of a future increase

The duration of employment

  • Fixed-term contract, with possibility of extension

The expected start date

  • 4 January 2027 (or by agreement)

Wage conditions

  • According to the Internal Wage Regulations of the University of Ostrava: 6th wage tariff
  • Salary also depends on the candidate′s experience and their involvement in scientific research and grant-related activities

Benefits

  • Elánek kindergarten for employees′ children and 50% discount on school fees
  • 8 weeks′ vacation per year (in the case of employment of less than 100 %, vacation is reduced proportionally in accordance with the Czech Labor Code)
  • 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 not only through the MultiSport employee program
  • Possibility of using the services of the university library for free
  • 15% discount on books at University Shop – OUshop
  • And many others

The language in which the selection procedure will be conducted

  • Czech (min. C1)

Documents required from the participant

  • Please fill out and submit the Application Form
  • Upload all the required documents to the University share point, specifically:
    • Professional CV
    • Cover letter
    • Contact to at least 1 person who can be contacted to provide recommendations
    • Scanned copies of University diplomas
    • Overview of applicant′s publications in the last 5 years

Application deadline

  • 19 November 2026 (inclusive)

Information about the selection procedure

The first round of the selection process will involve the (internal) 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 extend, interrupt, or cancel the selection process, as well as to decide not to accept any of the candidates without stating the grounds for this decision.

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