Job Opportunities

Assistant professor or Associate professor for Didactics of History

The Dean of the Faculty of Arts of the University of Ostrava announces a selection procedure, reference number: OU-169140/25-2025, to fill an academic position of:

  • Assistant professor or Associate professor for Didactics of History

Expected starting date:

  • January 2026, or later by agreement, on 2nd February, 2026 at the latest.

Working hours:

  • full-time: 100 %.

Language in which the selection procedure will be conducted:

  • Czech.

Salary:

  • according to the Internal Regulations of the University of Ostrava: Assistant professor: 6th wage tariff; Associate professor: 7th wage tariff.

Job description:

  • provides teaching in bachelor's and master's (in case of position of Associate professor also in doctoral) study programmes, including supervising and opposing theses, and participates in the development of the study programmes;
  • participates in the development of doctoral study programmes (in case of approval by the scientific council of the faculty);
  • participates in creative activities – especially in independently managing complex research and development tasks, active publishing in peer-reviewed journals and other forms of publication outputs, supervising/leading/coordinating research projects, including securing sources of financing, 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;
  • is a supervisor in doctoral study programs (in case of position of Associate professor).

Requirements:

  • Master's degree in History or Teaching History;
  • completed doctoral studies (Ph.D.) or equivalent in Didactics of History or in Historical sciences; in case of ongoing doctoral studies, the condition is its completion (including passing the state doctoral examination) by 31st December, 2025;
  • in case of position of Associate professor: appointment as Associate professor in Didactics of History or in History;
  • prerequisites for pedagogical and research activities in the field;
  • active scientific and publication activity in the field;
  • EU research level: Assistant professor: R2 – Recognized;
  • EU research level: in case of position of Associate professor: R3 – Established/R4 – Leading (research group);
  • 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;
  • excellent communication and organizational skills;
  • independent, responsible and proactive approach to work;
  • civil and moral integrity.

Benefits:

  • 8 weeks' vacation per year;
  • 5 paid sick days per year (after trial period);
  • meal allowance worth 123,-CZK/day;
  • pleasant working environment backed by a stable employer;
  • possibility to participate in grant activities;
  • possibility of international cooperation;
  • language and other educational courses;
  • possibility of using the services of the university library for free;
  • sport activities through the MultiSport employee program;
  • 15% discount on books at University Shop – OUshop;
  • discounted prices on mobile call tariffs;
  • discounted financial products and services from various bank institutions;
  • 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 16th of November, 2025 these required documents (in Czech language):

  • signed consent to the processing of personal data for the purposes of the selection procedure; soubor docx 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 education (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 (personal / on-line) interviews.

Contact:

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