Position Overview
The Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University announces an open competition for the position of Assistant Professor.
Workplace: Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
Position Type: Academic position
EU Researcher Profile: R2
Working Hours: Part-time, 10 hours per week
Employment Contract: Fixed-term employment contract for 3 years
Expected Start Date: 1 Sep 2026 (or by agreement)
Number of Open Positions: 1
Application Deadline: 9 Aug 2026
Who Are We Looking For
We are looking for a colleague to join the Institute of Psychology as an Assistant Professor, with a focus on pedagogical and school psychology.
Main Job Content
Pedagogical
- Participation in teaching in bachelor’s, master’s, and lifelong learning programmes.
- Supervising, consulting on, or reviewing bachelor’s and master’s theses.
- In exceptional cases, acting as a supervisor or consultant in a doctoral degree programme.
- Participation in the organizational coordination and support of the department’s teaching activities.
- Participation in publication activities, especially for educational purposes.
Research
Participation in research, development, and innovation activities, including:
- Independently addressing complex research and development tasks and publishing the results in peer-reviewed journals, scholarly monographs, or peer-reviewed conference proceedings.
- Actively participating in domestic and international scientific conferences and professional meetings, including the presentation of research findings.
- Contributing to the organisational coordination and support of research activities.
Other
Participation in operational and administrative activities related to the academic position held, as instructed by the head of the department, including:
- Carrying out routine administrative tasks related to the management of one’s own courses, the use of e-learning tools, and communication with students through the MU Information System.
- Contributing to the promotion of the field of study.
Requirements
Professional Education, Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s degree in single-subject Psychology — required.
- Ph.D. in Psychology — required.
- Professional specialisation in educational and school psychology — required.
- Completed therapeutic training — required.
- Experience in leading a research project — required.
- Active publication record — required.
- Professional experience abroad outside the Czech Republic and Slovakia in an academic or research institution for a minimum of 6 months, completed either continuously or in two shorter periods whose combined duration totals at least 6 months.
Applicants who do not meet the required level of international experience may, in justified cases, include a request for an exception with a brief explanation of their situation with their application.
International Profile
- Active participation in international conferences.
Required Experience
- At least 2 years of experience in the field of psychology.
Language Skills
- English language proficiency at B2 level — required.
- Excellent written and spoken Czech language skills — required.
Requirements Related to the Job
- Presentation, organizational, didactic, and mentoring skills.
- Ability to: communicate effectively with students and engage them in learning; use modern teaching resources and materials; publish independently; present research results to an international professional community and a wide audience.
Advantage
- Knowledge of the university environment.
We Offer
Working Environment
- Stable working environment in a prestigious institution.
- Employment at an institution awarded the HR Excellence in Research.
- Friendly and inspiring working environment.
- Convenient location of the faculty in the city centre.
- A friendly approach to work-life balance.
Employee Benefits
- 2 weeks of paid vacation per year.
- Meal allowance in the salary or meals in university canteens.
- Pension insurance contribution or nursery school/playgroup allowance or Long-Term Investment Product (DIP).
- Selected vaccinations free of charge.
- Favourable Vodafone mobile tariffs.
- MultiSport card.
- Sports lessons organized by the Faculty of Arts or Faculty of Sports Studies.
- Access to the Loučka and Elánek nursery schools for employees’ children near the faculty.
Training and Development
Opportunities for training and personal development, including:
- Language and other courses provided by Masaryk University.
- Use of university libraries.
- International placements and mobility opportunities.
- Participation in conferences.
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