Offer Description
Cracow University of Technology ANNOUNCES A COMPETITION FOR THE POSITION OF
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (F/M) IN THE GROUP OF TEACHING STAFF AT THE CHAIR OF TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS SYSTEMS (L-6), FACULTY OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
Proportion of work time: full-time
Number of positions available (F/M): 1
Type of employment contract: fixed-term of 11 months - 01.11.2026 to 30.09.2027
Represented scientific discipline: civil engineering, geodesy and transport
Organisational unit: Chair of Transportation and Logistics Systems (L-6), Faculty of Civil Engineering
Researcher Profile: R2
- Essential requirements:
- a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in the discipline of civil engineering, geodesy and transport, or in a related discipline corresponding to the profile of the position,
- significant professional achievements or professional practice,
- documented knowledge of English at a minimum B2 level,
- documented teaching, scientific, organisational or professional achievements related to the profile of the position (e.g. publications, projects, implementations, awards, scholarships or prepared teaching materials),
- readiness to indicate Krakow University of Technology as the primary place of employment if employed,
- fluent command of Polish, spoken and written,
- pedagogical qualifications.
- Additional requirements:
- research interests related to transport and logistics,
- organisational skills and the ability to work in a team,
- teaching experience in conducting practical classes, design classes or laboratory classes,
- ability to prepare teaching materials and use modern teaching methods and tools,
- knowledge of selected tools used in transport modelling, logistics, simulation and data analysis, such as VISUM, AIMSUN, AutoCAD, AnyLogistix, FlexSim, Ouster Studio or equivalent tools, as well as advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel,
- ability to think analytically and work with data.
- experience in carrying out research, implementation or educational projects,
- experience in cooperation with the socio-economic environment,
- experience in conducting scientific activity and a publication record in transport, logistics or a related field.
- Scope of tasks performed in the position / job description (responsibilities and entitlements):
a) conducting teaching classes (practical classes, laboratories, projects) in transport and logistics,
b) preparing and improving teaching materials and developing modern teaching methods,
c) supervising student projects and supporting the activities of student research clubs in transport and logistics,
d) participating in the scientific activity of the Chair, including preparing publications and participating in research projects related to the Chair’s subject area,
e) participating in the organisational work of the Chair and the Faculty, and in events promoting the “Transport and Logistics” degree programme,
f) improving professional qualifications.
The detailed scope of duties of an academic teacher employed in a teaching position is specified in Appendix No. 4 to the CUT Work Regulations. - Description of working conditions, we offer, among other things:
- remuneration for work:
• fixed components of remuneration in the amount of:
✓ base salary ranging from 7 050 PLN to 7 800 PLN.
✓ seniority allowance depending on length of service, i.e., from 3% to 20% of base salary
• variable remuneration components specified in the CUT Employee Remuneration Regulations - a friendly workplace at a university with an established reputation,
- cooperation with the scientific community represented by recognized scientists,
- academic support and the opportunity for skill enhancement and professional development,
- access to research infrastructure,
- additional days off (5-9 days per year) depending on the calendar,
- additional annual remuneration (so-called 13th salary),
- additional and optional group insurance and preferential medical care,
- subsidized recreation of employees and their children, the so-called "grusza” benefit,
- subsidies for sports and recreational activities (card, pass) and cultural and educational activities,
- subsidies for childcare (nursery, kindergarten or children's club),
- organizing day camps for employees’ children,
- granting low-interest loans for housing purposes,
- access to the Employee Mutual Aid Fund
- remuneration for work:
- Career development prospects:
- the opportunity to develop a publication record and apply for employment in subsequent academic positions after meeting the applicable criteria,
- the possibility of changing from the teaching staff group to the research-and-teaching staff group after meeting the criteria applicable at the Faculty of Civil Engineering and in accordance with the applicable procedures.
- Documents needed:
- application to the Rector of Cracow University of Technology for employment as an assistant professor (F/M) in the teaching staff group,
- detailed CV (including previous employment history),
- photocopies of documents confirming education,
- list of scientific achievements / self-report,
- documents confirming teaching experience,
- document confirming pedagogical qualifications for conducting teaching classes,
- personal questionnaire, available on the CUT website under the “Careers at CUT” tab,
- for people employed in higher education institutions other than CUT: the two most recent periodic evaluation forms issued by the current employer (provided such assessments have been conducted)
- document confirming knowledge of English (e.g.; a language certificate, a diploma suplement, a University certificate, or another equivalent document confirming English language proficiency at a level of at least B2) and, additionally, in the case of foreign nationals, knowledge of Polish to a degree enabling the conduct of teaching activities,
- declaration on selecting Cracow University of Technology as the primary place of employment.
Employment will take place after a competition procedure conducted in accordance with Chapter VI, “Stages of the recruitment procedure”, of the OTM-R Policy, consisting of:
- analysis of the submitted documentation,
- conducting interviews (face-to-face or via instant messaging software)
Required documents must be submitted to the Secretariat of the Chair of Transportation and Logistics Systems, building W-15 (Houston), 2nd floor, room 231e (phone +48 12 628 30 93), between 8 am and 2 pm.
The document folder should include the following note: regarding the competition for the position of assistant professor (F/M), reference number L0.1100.97.1.2026, or send scanned copies to the following e-mail: l6@pk.edu.pl.
Documents must be submitted by 12th October 2026. The application must include the candidate's e-mail address for contact purposes regarding the recruitment process.
Announcement of the recruitment process outcome: by 30 October 2026.
The competition proceedings are conducted in accordance with the rules set forth in the OTM-R Policy: OTM-R Policy.
Please be advised that the following apply at Cracow University of Technology:
- Procedure for receiving reports and taking follow-up action at Cracow University of Technology, adopted on the basis of the Act of June 14, 2024, on the protection of whistleblowers.
- CUT employee remuneration regulations
Cracow University of Technology reserves the right to contact candidates (F/M) whose applications meet the necessary requirements and have been rated highest by the Selection Committee. Information on the results of the competition will be published on the CUT’s Public Information Bulletin website and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education website.
The submitted documents may be collected at the Secretariat of the Chair of Transportation and Logistics Systems, building W-15 (Houston), 2nd floor, room 231e (phone +48 12 628 30 93), between 9 am and 1 pm on 2-5 November 2026.
Documents not collected within this period will be destroyed.
Cracow University of Technology reserves the right not to resolve the competition without stating reasons.
The result of the competition is not tantamount to the employment of the candidate (F/M), but is only a recommendation to the Rector. The final employment decision rests with the Rector.
Information concerning the processing of personal data
The administrator of your personal data is Cracow University of Technology with its registered office in Krakow, at 24 Warszawska Street, 31-155 Kraków, represented by the Rector of Cracow University of Technology.
Your data will be processed by us solely for the purpose of the current recruitment process, and if you give your consent on your own initiative, also in future recruitment processes. Please note that you may withdraw any consent at any time, but the withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to its withdrawal.
In connection with data processing, you have the right to access your data, request its rectification, deletion, or restriction of processing, object to its processing, transfer data, and lodge a complaint with the President of the Office for Personal Data Protection.
For more information on how we process your personal data and what rights you have under the GDPR in connection with the recruitment process, please see the Personal Data Protection tab in the section: Job Applicants
Where to apply
E-mail: l6@pk.edu.pl
Requirements
Research Field: Engineering » Civil engineering
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Chair of Transportation and Logistics Systems (L-6), Faculty of Civil Engineering
Country: Poland
Contact
City: Cracow
Website: http://www.pk.edu.pl
Street: Warszawska 24
Postal Code: 31-155
E-Mail: hr_award@pk.edu.pl
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