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Assistant professor in Religious Studies
The Dean of the Faculty of Arts of the University of Ostrava announces a selection procedure, ref. number: OU-11719/25-2026, to fill an academic position of:
- Assistant professor in Religious Studies
Workplace
- Faculty of Arts, Department of Philosophy
Job description
- Teaching in bachelor′s and master′s study programmes, including supervising and opposing theses, and participating in the development of these study programmes; the scope of direct teaching for a full-time position is usually 10–14 hours per week per semester on a long-term average
- Participating in the doctoral study programs
- Participating in creative activity – especially in the form of solving complex research tasks, active publication activity in peer-reviewed journals, participating in scientific conferences, presentation of the results of creative activity
- 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 self-government of the university
Qualification requirements – required
- Master′s degree in Religious studies, Theology, or in a related field
- PhD degree in Religious studies, Theology, or in a related field; in the case of ongoing doctoral studies, the condition is its completion (including passing the state doctoral examination) by 31st July, 2026
- At least 3 years of teaching experience
- Active scientific and publishing activity in the field
- Knowledge of the English language at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
- Knowledge of the Czech language at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Independent, responsible and proactive approach to work
- Civil and moral integrity
Qualification requirements – preferred
- Experience in dealing with grant and scientific research projects
Research level
- R2 – Recognized
The expected form of employment
- part-time: 40%, with the possibility of future increase
The expected start date
- 1 September 2026 (or later by agreement)
Wage conditions
- According to the Internal Wage Regulations of the University of Ostrava: 6th wage tariff
Benefits
- 8 weeks′ vacation per year (in the case of employment of less than 100%, vacation is reduced proportionally in accordance with the Czech Labor Code)
- Possibility of occasional remote work
- Pleasant working environment backed by a stable employer
- Conditions for further graduation growth
- Possibility to participate in grant activities
- Possibility of international cooperation
- Language and other educational courses
- Sport activities not only through the MultiSport employee program
- Possibility of using the services of the university library for free
- 15% discount on books at University Shop – OUshop
- And many others
The language in which the selection procedure will be conducted
- Czech (min. B2)
Documents required from the participant
- Please fill out and submit the Application Form
- Upload all the required documents to the University share point, specifically:
- Professional CV
- Cover letter
- Contacts to 2 persons who can be contacted to provide recommendations
- Scanned copies of University diplomas
- Overview of applicant’s publications (in the last 5 years)
Application deadline
- 29 March 2026 (inclusive)
Information about the selection procedure
The first round of the selection process will involve the (internal) assessment of the applicants′ materials conducted by a selection committee.
Only selected applicants will be invited to take part in a second round of interviews.
The employer reserves the right to extend, interrupt, or cancel the selection process, as well as to decide not to accept any of the candidates without stating the grounds for this decision.
