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Assistant Professor with a focus on Music Education and Choir Conducting

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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 Music Education and Choir Conducting

Workplace

  • Faculty of Education, Department of Musical Education

Position classification

  • Assistant Professor

Job description

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 14 – 16 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.

Qualification requirements – required

  • Master′s degree in music education or choral conducting
  • Doctorate in music theory and pedagogy or a related field
  • Czech language proficiency at C2 level
  • English language proficiency at B2 level
  • Active scientific and publishing activity in the field
  • Artistic activity as a choir conductor
  • Prerequisites for professional growth

Research level

  • R2 – Recognised

The expected form of employment

  • 0,2

The expected start date

  • From 1 September 2026, but may be subject to change

Wage conditions

  • According to the Internal Wage Regulations of UO

Benefits

  • 8 weeks of vacation per calendar year;
  • 5 days of sick leave;
  • Meal vouchers worth CZK 123/day;
  • Flexible working hours and the option to work from home occasionally;
  • Support for sports activities, e.g. through the MultiSport employee program;
  • English language courses and other educational courses;
  • Discounts on rent with Heimstaden;
  • Elánek nursery for employees′ children and a 50% discount on nursery fees;
  • University library services and free access to e-books;
  • 15% discount on books at the University Shop and bookstore – OUShop;
  • Discounted mobile phone rates as part of the T-Mobile benefits program;
  • Work in a professional team at a stable employer;
  • A supportive organizational policy and culture, pleasant working environment.

The language in which the selection procedure will be conducted

  • Czech

Documents required from the participant

Application deadline

  • 31 March 2026 (inclusive)

Information about the selection procedure

To apply for the selection process, please send us the completed form and the required documents.

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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