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Assistant Professor in the field of Social Work with a focus on Qualitative Research in Social Work

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The Dean of the Faculty of Social Studies of the University of Ostrava announces selection procedure ref. no. OU-503/20-2026 for the position:

• Assistant Professor in the field of Social Work with a focus on Qualitative Research in Social Work

Academic Staff at the Department of Social Work.

Workplace

• Faculty of Social Studies, Department of Social Work

Position classification

• assistant professor

Job description

• guaranteeing and teaching in bachelor′s and follow-up master′s degree programs
• supervising and defending university qualification theses
• membership in state final examination committees for bachelor′s and follow-up master′s degree programs
• leadership and participation in the department′s research projects
• publishing activities in the field
• participation in international cooperation
• participation in the organizational support of research activities, teaching activities and the operation of the workplace

Qualification requirements – required

• university degree in social work or related disciplines
• award of the academic title Ph.D. in the doctoral study program Social Work or a related field
• active teaching, research and publication activities in the field (publications listed in Web of Science are welcome)
• knowledge of English at level B2
• knowledge of the Czech language at level C1
• communication and organizational skills
• independence, ability to work in a team

The expected form of employment

• 40 – 80% (according to agreement)

The expected start date

• March 1, 2026

Benefits

• 8 weeks′ vacation per year;
• 5 paid sick days per year (after trial period, from 50% of the time, including);
• meal vouchers;
• language courses and further education (not only) in the workplace;
• abroad work stays within the Erasmus+;
• the possibility of using the services of the university library for free;
• sports activities through the MultiSport employee program;
• on-line health care 24/7;
• discounted prices on mobile call tariffs;
• discounted financial products and services from various bank institutions;
• company kindergarten;
• and many others.

The language in which the selection procedure will be conducted

• definite period

Documents required from the participant

• Application form for the recruitment process
• Link to sent the required documents
  • motivation letter
  • professional CV with an overview of previous experience and publications
  • copy of evidence of higher education
  • overview of publication and project activities over the last 5 years
  • overview of pedagogical activities

Application deadline

• 5 February 2026 (inclusive)

Information about the selection procedure

The first round of the selection procedure will take place without the presence of the candidates by means of an assessment of the submitted materials by the selection committee.

The Dean of the Faculty of Social Studies reserves the right to invite only selected candidates to a personal meeting. It also reserves the right not to select any candidate. The selection procedure may be shortened, cancelled or repeated at the initiative of the Dean of the Faculty.