Job Opportunities
Associate Professor with focus on Psychology
The Dean of the Faculty of Arts of the University of Ostrava announces a selection procedure, ref. number: OU-61098/25-2025, to fill an academic position of:
- Associate Professor with focus on Psychology
Expected starting date:
- September, 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: 7th wage tariff + personal bonus.
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 publishing in peer-reviewed journals and other forms of publication outputs, in supervising/leading/coordinating 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;
- participates in the administration associated with the performed activity and in the self-government of the university.
Requirements:
- Ph.D. degree in Psychology;
- appointment as associate professor in the field of Clinical / General / Social / Educational Psychology or Psychology;
- prerequisites for pedagogical and research activities; active scientific and publication activity in the field of psychology (with emphasis on publications in IF/Scopus journals);
- 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;
- excellent communication and organizational skills;
- proactive approach, systematic and independent;
- 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);
- meal vouchers worth 115,-CZK/day (in case of 70% working time or more);
- pleasant working environment backed by a stable employer;
- possibility to participate in grant activities;
- possibility of international cooperation;
- language and other educational courses;
- sport activities through the MultiSport employee program;
- possibility of using the services of the university library for free;
- rent discount by the Heimstaden company;
- discounted prices on mobile call tariffs;
- and many others.
Applicants for this position should send to the contact e-mail address: by the deadline of 22nd of May, 2025 these required documents (in Czech or English language):
- signed consent to the processing of personal data for the purposes of the selection procedure;
4,03 MB - cover letter;
- professional curriculum vitae including an overview of the applicant's previous career experience;
- contacts (e-mail, telephone) to two persons who can be contacted to provide recommendations;
- scanned copies of university diplomas and academic degree(s);
- overview of applicant’s publications (in the last 5 years).
The first round of the selection process will involve the 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 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
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