Job Information
- Organisation/Company: University of Wroclaw
- Department: Faculty of Letters
- Research Field: Literature
- Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Positions: PhD Positions
- Application Deadline: 31 Aug 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)
- Country: Poland
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-time
- Hours Per Week: Tbd
- Offer Starting Date: 1 Oct 2026
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Offer Description
University of Wroclaw invites applications for the position of assistant professor at the Department of Editing at the Institute of Polish Studies, Faculty of Letters
No 56.2026.ZE.IFP.WF.AH of 30.06.2026
Institute/Department: Department of Editing, Institute of Polish Studies, Faculty of Letters
Position: assistant professor
Type of position: research & teaching
in the discipline: literary studies
in the field of: humanities
Vacancies/positions: 1
Type of contract: full time
Contract duration: 1.10.2026 – 30.09.2028
Expected employment start date: 1.10.2026
Application deadline: 31.08.2026
Expected date of the competition outcome: September 2026
Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements set out in the Act of 20 July 2018 – the Law on Higher Education and Science (Journal of Laws of 2018, item 1668, as amended) and the Statute of the University of Wrocław.
Competition requirements
The candidate is required to:
- Hold a PhD in the humanities in the discipline of literary studies or polish studies.
- Conduct research in the field of literary studies or polish studies and have a documented record of current scholarly achievements.
- Have knowledge in the substantive and administrative management of publishing activities.
- Have teaching experience at a research-oriented higher education institution, particularly in delivering courses in literary theory and contemporary book editing and publishing.
- Be fluent in Polish, both spoken and written, and have a command of English at a minimum of B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
The recruitment committee will also take into consideration:
- The candidate's documented scholarly record in interdisciplinary research.
- Experience in teaching project-based academic courses.
- Professional experience in editing, publishing and cooperation with cultural institutions.
Scope of responsibilities
(in the research, teaching, and organizational areas, respectively)
- Conducting research in literary studies or polish studies, particularly in literary theory and book editing, including applying for internal, national, and international grants in accordance with the criteria established by the relevant Discipline Council.
- Publishing research findings with the affiliation "University of Wrocław" and ensuring their proper documentation through the Library of the Institute of Polish Studies.
- Actively participating in the scientific and organizing activities of the Department of Editing and the Institute of Polish studies at the University of Wrocław.
- Conducting teaching activities and performing administrative tasks related to the implementation and organization of the teaching process, in the scope and volume defined for the position of the assistant professor, in accordance with the current regulations of the University of Wrocław.
- Performing other tasks and duties related to the implementation and organization of the teaching process, as assigned by the supervisors.
Required documents:
- A personal data form for job applicants (download Personal data form).
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Photocopy(ies) of the diploma(s) confirming a doctoral degree.
- A statement that, in the event of winning the competition, the University of Wrocław will be the candidate's primary place of employment. (download Workplace statement).
- A statement specifying the discipline in which the candidate will conduct research and, where research is carried out in more than one discipline, the percentage share of the candidate's activity in each discipline (download Statement of scientific discipline).
- A self-assessment report presenting the candidate's research activity, degree of internationalisation, organisational activities, and teaching experience.
- A list of the candidate's research works published in the last 10 years.
- Electronic versions of the two most significant publications representing the candidate's scholarly achievements, or a statement explaining their absence.
- Application for employment addressed to the Rector of the University of Wrocław.
- A statement in accordance with Article 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science (download: Statement – Article 113).
If you provide us with data voluntarily in your application other than what is necessary for you to participate in the recruitment procedure, we ask for your consent to their processing, which may read:
- in the case of ordinary data: "I consent to the processing of my personal data contained in.... (e.g. CV, cover letter or other attached documents) by the University of Wrocław in the recruitment process for the position ..."
- for special category data: "I consent to the processing of the special categories of my data referred to in Article 9(1) of the GDPR contained in .... (e.g. CV, motivation letter or other attached documents) by the University of Wrocław in the recruitment process for the position ..."
All the documents should be send only in an electronic form to the following address: praca@uwr.edu.pl with the subject of the message: "assistant professor.ZE.IFP.WF.AH".
Additional information:
- The University of Wrocław reserves the right to contact only selected candidates.
- Selected candidates may be required to undergo an interview by means of electronic communication allowing audio and video transmission.
- The University of Wrocław reserves the right to close the competition without selecting a candidate.
- The University of Wrocław reserves the right to cancel the competition.
- The University of Wrocław does not provide housing.
Information clause for persons participating in the recruitment process
Where to apply
E-mail: praca@uwr.edu.pl
Requirements
- Research Field: Literature
- Education Level: PhD or equivalent
- Languages: POLISH Level: Excellent
- Languages: ENGLISH Level: Excellent
Internal Application form(s) needed
- Declaration - Article 113_6.pdf
- PERSONAL-DATA-FORM-FOR-EMPLOYMENT-APPLICANT_eng_6.pdf
- Scientific-discipline-declaration-UWr_eng_2.pdf
- Workplace-statement-UWr_eng_6.pdf
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: University of Wrocław
- Country: Poland
- City: Wrocław
- Postal Code: 50-140
- Street: Nankiera 15b
- Geofield
Contact
- City: Wrocław
- Website: https://hr.uwr.edu.pl/en/
- Street: pl. Uniwersytecki 1
- Postal Code: 50-137
- E-Mail: praca@uwr.edu.pl
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