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Assistant Professor with a focus on History of Education

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The Dean of the Faculty of Arts of the University of Ostrava announces a selection procedure (ref. no. OU-142031/25-2023) to fill the following systematized vacancy:

  • 1 vacancy for an academic staff member – Assistant Professor with a focus on History of Education at the Department of History

When will we welcome you among us?

  • February 2024, or by agreement

Type of employment contract:

  • part-time: 10 %

Wage conditions:

  • according to the Internal Wage Regulations

Job description:

  • teaching in bachelor's and master's study programs (including supervising and opposing theses) and participating in the development of the study programs
  • in case of approval by the scientific council of the faculty, the assistant professor participates in the doctoral study programs
  • creative activity (solving demanding research tasks, active publication activity in peer-reviewed journals, or other forms of publication outputs, participation in scientific conferences, active presentation of the results of creative activity, etc.)
  • 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-administration of the university

Qualifications and other requirements:

  • Ph.D. in history;
  • experience in the field of history for at least 5 years
  • EU research level: "R2 – recognized"
  • prerequisites for pedagogical and scientific-research activities
  • research and pedagogical focus on the history of education
  • active scientific and publication activity in the field
  • experience with involvement in grant and scientific research projects
  • proactive approach, systematicity and independence
  • excellent communication and organizational skills
  • intermediate knowledge of the English language at level B2 of the European Framework of Reference for Languages

Why us? In addition to a pleasant working environment, we offer:

  • 8 weeks' vacation per year
  • language courses and further education at the workplace
  • friendly policy and culture of the organization
  • and more

Language in which the selection process will be conducted:

  • Czech

Required documents:

  • signed consent to the processing of personal data soubor docx 4,03 MB
  • cover letter;
  • a 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 oral recommendations
  • copies of certificates of completed education and academic degrees
  • a list of the applicant's publications

Applicants for this position should send the required documents to the contact e-mail address so that they are received no later than 15th January 2024.

The first round of the selection procedure will involve the assessment of the materials sent by applicants. Only selected applicants will be invited to take part in the second round. 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
Bc. Eva Letalová
Centre for Human Resource Management
Rectorate - Welcome Centre
Mlýnská 5
702 00 Ostrava
Czech Republic