Job Opportunities

Associate Professor with focus on General Psychology

The Dean of the Faculty of Arts of the University of Ostrava announces a selection procedure, reference number: OU-132290/25-2024, to fill an academic position of:

  • Associate Professor with focus on General Psychology

Expected starting date:

  • 2nd of January, 2025 or by agreement.

Working hours:

  • part-time: 50 %.

Language in which the selection procedure will be conducted:

  • Czech.

Salary:

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

Job description:

  • provides teaching in bachelor's, master's and doctoral study programmes (including supervising and opposing theses) and participating in the development of the study programmes;
  • participates in the doctoral study programmes;
  • participates in creative activities – especially in independently managing complex research and development tasks, in active publishing in peer-reviewed journals and other forms of publication outputs, in supervising/leading/coordinating basic/applied research projects, including securing sources of financing, in participating in scientific conferences and professional meetings, and presenting results of creative activities;
  • supports the third role of the university – especially in the form of popularizing creative activity, in the administration associated with the performed activity and in the self-government of the university.

Requirements:

  • appointment as associate professor in the field of general / social psychology or psychology recognized according to valid regulations of the Czech Republic;
  • prerequisites for pedagogical and research activities;
  • active scientific and publication activity in the field of psychology (with emphasis on publications in IF/Scopus journals) in the last 5 years;
  • experience in dealing with scientific grants;
  • EU research level: R3 – Established/R4 – Leading (research group);
  • 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 skills;
  • independent, responsible and creative approach to work;
  • 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 and when working 20 hours/week or more);
  • pleasant working environment backed by a stable employer;
  • flexible working hours;
  • occasional possibility of remote work;
  • language courses and further education in the workplace;
  • free use of the university library;
  • sports activities through the MultiSport employee program;
  • discounted prices on mobile call tariffs;
  • discounted financial products and services by various banking institutions;
  • and many others.

Application:

Applicants for this position should send to the contact e-mail address: by the deadline of 14th of November, 2024 (inclusive) these required documents:

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
E-mail: