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Assistant professor in General Linguistics at the Department of Czech language
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The Dean of the Faculty of Arts of the University of Ostrava announces a selection procedure, reference number: OU-51820/25-2024, to fill an academic position of:
- Assistant professor in General linguistics
When will we welcome you among us?
- 1st of September, 2024 (or by agreement)
Type of employment contract:
- part-time: 40 %
Salary:
- according to the Internal Regulations of the University of Ostrava
Language in which the selection process will be conducted:
- Czech/English
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 administration of the university
What we ecpect from you:
- Ph.D. in General linguistics
- research and pedagogical focus on General linguistics
- EU research level: R2 – recognized
- publications in the last 5 years in the field of General linguistics, studies registered in WoS databases, or SCOPUS
- active engagement in research related to the subject areas (submission and involvement in international research projects is expected)
- supervision of graduate and postgraduate research
- potential for further academic growth
- experience with managing grant projects
- proactive approach and the ability to work systematically and individually on own initiative
- excellent interpersonal, communication and organization(al) skills
- knowledge of English Language, min. at level C2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
- in the case of an applicant with a mother tongue other than Czech, knowledge of the Czech language at the level of min. A1 –A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Why us? In addition to a pleasant working environment, we offer:
- work in a dynamic, motivated and creative team
- conditions for further professional growth
- the possibility of involvement in grant activities
- the possibility of further personal and professional development through a wide range of courses leading to the improvement of competencies
- the possibility of international cooperation
- personal bonus in addition to the base salary
- 8 weeks' vacation per year
- possibility to work partially from home
- friendly policy and culture of the organization
Required documents:
- signed consent to the processing of personal data
4,03 MB - a professional curriculum vitae including an overview of the applicant's previous career experience
- cover letter
- a list of the applicant's publications
- contacts (e-mail, telephone) to two persons who can be contacted to provide oral recommendations
- copies of certificates of completed education and academic degrees
Applicants for this position should send the required documents to the contact e-mail address: by the deadline of 8th of June, 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 a second round of remote 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
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