Job Opportunities

Associate Professor specializing in English Language

The Dean of the Faculty of Education of the University of Ostrava has announced a job vacancy

  • Associate Professor specializing in English language

Job Title

  • Associate Professor specializing in English language
  • Type of systemised position: Associate Professor

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) as well as participate in the development of these study programmes. The associate professor will also be a supervisor in doctoral study programmes. The scope of direct teaching on a long-term average will generally be 6-10 hours per week each semester (in the case of an exceptionally high involvement in research activities or faculty/UO management, the scope 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 under industry requirements and in accordance with the standards of creative activities at UO, actively participating in scientific conferences and professional meetings, and (in the case of artistic disciplines in the form of artistic activities which develop current trends on a national scale at minimum) presenting results of creative activities. Furthermore, the associate professor will possess a third role at the university regarding the publication of creative activities in the administration associated with the activities performed and in the self-government of the university.

Specified Indication of the Applicant′s International Research Profile

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

Estimated Amount of Work

  • 0,5 – 1,0 FTE

Qualifications

  • Appointment as associate professor, recognized under applicable Czech regulations in the field of English linguistics, Anglo-American literature, or English language teaching
  • Knowledge of the English language at C2 level according to CEFR
  • Knowledge of the Czech language at B1 level according to CEFR
  • EU research level: R3 – Established/R4 – Leading (research group)
  • Scientific research and publishing activities in the field

Expected Start Date

  • From February 1st, 2026, but may be subject to change.

Wage Conditions

  • According to the Internal Wage Regulations of UO

We offer

  • 8 weeks of vacation per calendar year;
  • 5 days off for medical treatment;
  • 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.

List of Documents Required from the Applicant

Date, Method, Form, and Place for the Delivery of the Application and Required Documents from the Applicant

The structured professional CV with an overview of publishing activities (artistic activities), motivational letter, evidence of education, and a signed consent form regarding the processing of personal data for the purposes of the selection procedure are to be sent to the following address: to: December 5th, 2025; In the subject line of the message, please write "Associate Professor specializing in English Language or Anglo-American Literature".

Language in Which the Selection Process Will Be Conducted

  • Czech

The first round of the selection procedure will take place without the personal presence of the candidates by the assessment of the submitted materials by the selection committee.

The Dean of the Faculty reserves the right to invite only selected candidates to a personal meeting and the right to also not select any candidate. The Dean of the Faculty of Education of the University of Ostrava may also cancel or repeat the selection procedure.

Contact:

Pedagogická fakulta OU
personální oddělení
Bc. Anna Oslizloková
Fráni Šrámka 3
709 00 Ostrava
Czech Republic

Phone: 553 46 2511
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