Job Opportunities

Assistant professor with focus on Fine Arts and Art Theory of the 20^th Century

The Dean of the Faculty of Arts of the University of Ostrava announces a selection procedure, ref. number: OU-169457/25-2025, to fill an academic position of:

Assistant professor with focus on Fine Arts and Art Theory of the 20^th Century

Expected starting date:

January 2026, or by agreement.

Working hours:

full-time: 100 %.

Language in which the selection procedure will be conducted:

Czech.

Salary:

according to the Internal Wage Regulations of the University of Ostrava: 6th wage tariff.

Job description:

teaching disciplines in bachelor's and master's study programmes, including supervising and opposing theses, and participating in the development of these study programmes;
participating in the doctoral study programmes (in case of approval by the scientific council of the faculty);
teaching courses – scope of direct teaching on a long-term average is usually 10-14 hours per week per semester;
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.

Requirements:

Master's degree in Art history;
Ph.D. degree in Art history, in case of ongoing doctoral studies, the condition is its completion (including passing the state doctoral examination) by 31st December, 2025;
EU research level: R2 – Recognized;
research and teaching focus in the theory and history of visual culture, overlaps between 20th-century fine arts and other fields (film, literature, natural sciences);
relevant publication activity in the field of 20th-century fine arts;
potential for further academic growth;
knowledge of the English language at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages;
knowledge of the Czech language at C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages;
experience in dealing with grant projects an advantage;
proactive approach, systematic and independent;
excellent communication and organizational skills;
civil and moral integrity.

Benefits:

8 weeks' vacation per year;
5 paid sick days per year (after trial period);
meal vouchers worth 123,-CZK/day;
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 through the MultiSport employee program;
possibility of using the services of the university library for free;
15% discount on books at University Shop – OUShop;
rent discount by the Heimstaden company (after trial period);
discounted prices on mobile call tariffs;
Elánek kindergarten for employees' children and 50% discount on school fees;
and many others.

Applicants for this position should send to the contact e-mail address: by the deadline of 16^th of November, 2025 these required documents (in Czech 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;
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 (personal / on-line) interviews.

Contact:

University of Ostrava - Faculty of Arts
Mgr. Michala Šoferová
HR Department
tř. Čs. legií 150/9, 702 00 Ostrava
E-mail: