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Associate Professor specializing in Psychology / Associate Professor specializing in Social Sciences

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The Dean of the Faculty of Education at the University of Ostrava announces a selection procedure for the position

  • Associate Professor specializing in Psychology / Associate Professor specializing in Social Sciences

Workplace

  • Faculty of Education, Department of Educational and School Psychology

Position classification

  • Associate Professor

Number of vacancies

  • 2

Job description

The associate professor will provide instruction in bachelor′s, master′s, and doctoral study programmes (including the supervision and critique of final theses) and participate in the development of these degree programmes. The associate professor will also be a supervisor in doctoral study programmes. The extent of direct teaching in the case of a full-time job 1,0 is usually 6-10 hours a week per semester (in the case of an exceptionally high involvement in research activities or faculty/UO management, the extent of direct teaching may decrease). The associate 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 according to the requirements of the standards of creative activities at the UO, actively participating in scientific conferences and professional meetings, and presenting results of creative activities. Furthermore, the associate professor will participate in the third role of the university, especially in the form of popularising creative activities, in the administration associated with the activities performed and in the self-government of the university.

Qualification requirements – required

  • Completed master′s degree in Psychology
  • Habilitation procedure in Psychology or the social sciences
  • Appointment as an associate professor, recognized under applicable Czech regulations
  • Czech: C2
  • English: B2
  • Active research and publication activity in the field
  • Potential for professional growth

Research level

  • R3 – Established / R4 – Leading (research group)

The expected form of employment

  • full-time position

The duration of employment

  • fixed-term employment contract

The expected start date

  • 1 September 2026, or as agreed

Wage conditions

  • The salary is based on the classification according to the university′s internal salary regulations and also depends on the candidate′s experience and involvement in research grant activities.

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

  • 21 June 2026 (inclusive)

Information about the selection procedure

The tentative date for the tender is set for 23 June 2026.

The Dean of the Faculty of Education reserves the right to invite only selected applicants for a personal interview and also the right not to select any applicant. The selection process may be canceled or announced repeatedly.

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