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Lector with focus on Teaching Synchronic Disciplines (Phonetics, Morphology, Language Practice, Conversation for Foreigners)

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The Dean of the Faculty of Arts of the University of Ostrava announces a selection procedure, reference number: OU-93279/25-2024, to fill an academic position of:

• lector with focus on teaching synchronic disciplines (phonetics, morphology, language practice, conversation for foreigners) at the Department of Czech Language
  
  

Expected starting date:

• 1^st of October, 2024, or by agreement.
  
  

Working hours:

• part-time: 50 %, or by agreement.
  
  

Language in which the selection procedure will be conducted:

• Czech.
  
  

Salary:

• according to the Internal Wage Regulations of the University of Ostrava.
  
  

Job description:

• participates in teaching in bachelor's and master's study programmes, including supervising and opposing final theses;
• teaches Czech language courses for foreigners;
• participates in activities related to Czech for foreigners;
• may participate in creative activities (artistic activities, research, development, innovation).
  
  

Requirements:

• Master's degree in the field of Czech language and literature, Bohemian studies, Czech philology, Czech for foreigners or in a related field;
• 5 years of experience in teaching Czech;
• willingness to participate in the qualification growth of the Institute and in the activities of the Institute (courses, summer school, didactic seminars, popularization and promotion of courses, teaching texts, citizenship examinations);
• prerequisites for pedagogical and scientific research activities (conference presentations, publications, projects);
• knowledge of the English language at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages;
• started doctoral studies (Ph.D.) an advantage;
• proactive approach, systematic and independent;
• excellent communication and organizational skills;
• civil and moral integrity.
  
  

Benefits:

• 8 weeks' vacation per year;
• 5 paid sick days per year (after trial period);
• possibility to work partially from home;
• pleasant working environment backed by a stable employer;
• abroad work stays within the Erasmus;
• educational benefits at the university including language courses;
• support of sports activities through the MultiSport employee program;
• the possibility of using the services of the university library for free;
• discounted prices on mobile call tariffs;
• abroad work stays within the Erasmus;
• rent discount by the Heimstaden company;
• credit for Nextbike bike share;
• company kindergarten.
  
  

Applications:

Applicants for this position should send to the contact e-mail address: by the deadline of 11^th of August, 2024 these required documents:

• 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 oral recommendations;
• copy of certificate of the highest academic degree.
  
  

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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