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Assistant Professor with a focus on Functional Anatomy

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The Dean of the Faculty of Education of the University of Ostrava has announced a job vacancy

  • Assistant Professor with a focus on Functional Anatomy

Workplace

  • Faculty of Education, Department of Human Movement Studies

Position classification

  • Assistant Professor

Job description

The assistant professor will provide instruction in bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes (including the supervision and critique of final theses) as well as participate in the development of these degree programmes. In case of approval by the scientific council of the faculty, the assistant professor will participate in the development of doctoral study programmes. The scope of direct teaching on a long-term average will generally be 10-1 hours per week each semester (in the case of an exceptionally high involvement in research activities or faculty/UO management, the scope of direct teaching may decrease). The assistant professor will participate in creative activities, especially in independently managing complex research and development tasks, actively publishing in peer-reviewed journals and other forms of publication outputs under industry requirements and in accordance with the standards of creative activities at UO, actively participating in scientific conferences and professional meetings, and (in the case of artistic disciplines in the form of artistic activities which develop current trends on a national scale at minimum) presenting results of creative activities. Furthermore, the assistant professor will possess a third role at the university regarding the publication of creative activities in the administration associated with the activities performed and in the self-government of the university.

The selected candidate will actively participate in the academic and professional activities of the Department of Human Movement Studies, in particular:

  • teaching human anatomy in both full-time and part-time study programs,
  • supervising and reviewing final theses, including preparing expert reviews,
  • participating in state final examinations and other evaluation committees,
  • collaborating on the development of study plans and the innovation of teaching subjects,
  • participating in the creation and updating of study and teaching materials, including digital and electronic resources,
  • active participation in the organizational and academic running of the department (meetings, seminars, etc.)

Qualification requirements – required

  • Completed doctoral education in medicine, health sciences, or a related field focusing on human health, completed at a medical faculty
  • At least 5 years of experience teaching anatomy at a university, ideally in an interdisciplinary context (movement, health, prevention, functional approach to the human body)
  • Experience teaching anatomy to students in non-medical health, education, or movement-oriented study programs
  • Ability to connect theoretical knowledge with practical application in the areas of movement, health, and prevention
  • Active approach to monitoring and implementing the latest professional knowledge in the field of anatomy and related disciplines
  • Ability to work with modern teaching tools, including electronic and digital anatomical atlases and online teaching platforms
  • Czech C2
  • English B2
  • Active scientific and publishing activity in the field
  • Prerequisites for professional growth

Research level

  • R2 – Recognised

The expected form of employment

  • 0.2 FTE

The expected start date

  • From 1 February 2026, but may be subject to change.

Wage conditions

  • According to the Internal Wage Regulations of UO

Benefits

  • Opportunity for creative work
  • Support for personal development
  • 8 weeks of vacation per calendar year
  • 5 days off for medical treatment
  • Meal vouchers worth CZK 123/day; entitlement from 0.7 FTE
  • Discounts on rent with Heimstaden
  • Elánek company nursery
  • Free use of the university library
  • Language and other university educational courses

The language in which the selection procedure will be conducted

  • Czech

Documents required from the participant

Application deadline

  • 21 January 2026 (inclusive)

Information about the selection procedure

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

The Dean of the Faculty reserves the right to invite only selected candidates to a personal meeting and the right to also not select any candidate. The Dean of the Faculty of Education of the University of Ostrava may also cancel or repeat the selection procedure.

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