Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University in Warsaw
- Department: Faculty of Educational Sciences
- Research Field: Educational sciences » Education
- Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Positions: PhD Positions
- Application Deadline: 30 Aug 2026 - 23:55 (Europe/Warsaw)
- Country: Poland
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-time
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Offer Starting Date: 15 Oct 2026
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Offer Description
Main tasks:
- Conducting and developing research activities in the field of special education, including publishing research findings and initiating new research topics;
- Participating in the preparation and implementation of research projects, including submitting grant applications and collaborating within research teams;
- Developing scholarly activity through participation in national and international conferences and collaboration with academic institutions;
- Independently conducting classes in the field of pedagogy, preparing teaching materials, and refining teaching methods;
- Engaging students in the educational process and supporting their academic development, including through consultations and supervision of student projects/theses;
- Participating in the organizational work of the unit, including in teams, committees, and activities supporting the specific field of study or academic discipline;
- Collaborating with unit staff on the execution of teaching, research, and organizational tasks;
- Participating in the academic life of the unit and carrying out assigned organizational tasks.
Formal requirements:
- Meeting the requirements set out in Article 113 of the Act on Higher Education and Science;
- Holding a doctoral degree in the field/discipline of social sciences/pedagogy;
- Submission of all documents required to enter the competition.
Substantive requirements:
- A research track record comprising at least 3 scientific publications (articles in journals on the MEiN list or chapters in peer-reviewed monographs), authorship of a scientific monograph, or a publication of an international nature;
- Experience in conducting scientific research for a period of at least one year;
- Experience in preparing or submitting at least one research funding application or participating in a research project;
- Experience in teaching at the higher education level for a period of at least one year, totaling at least 60 hours of instruction in the field/discipline of pedagogy;
- Practical experience in pedagogical work with children and/or youth with disabilities, and the ability to design educational activities for individuals with special educational needs;
- Qualifications in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) – AAC specialist (certificate); additional qualifications in sensory integration (Level I) and Weronika Sherborne’s Developmental Movement Method (Level I), as well as experience in adapting educational materials for students with complex communication needs, are welcome;
- At least 5 years of experience working as a special education teacher in an educational institution.
- At least 5 years of experience as a university lecturer – experience in conducting classes in the following areas: functional assessment of child development, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), methodology of special educational support (rehabilitation/remedial work), pedagogical diagnosis and therapy, mathematics teaching methodology, methodology of working with students with specific difficulties in mathematics, and supporting the development of children with multiple disabilities;
- Experience in teamwork, including participation in a research, project, or organizational team for a period of at least 6 months, or the performance of organizational tasks for the unit for a period of at least 6 months;
- Ability to conduct classes in a manner that is clear, structured, and engaging for the audience;
- Very good command of spoken and written Polish, enabling the conduct of classes in a fluent, clear, and engaging manner;
- Proficiency in English at a level of at least B2, or proficiency in English at a level of at least C1 enabling the conduct of classes.
Required documents (necessary to enter the competition):
- CV (academic and professional curriculum vitae).
- Scans of the higher education diploma, diplomas confirming obtained academic degrees, and the document confirming the award of an academic title.
- List of research and teaching achievements from the last 5 years, including information on published monographs, articles, reviews, active participation in national and international conferences, participation in scientific research, and achievements in student education.
- List of any scientific awards
- Information on organizational achievements
- Set of candidate statements for employment*:
- statement on the primary place of work
- statement on assignment to a discipline and inclusion in the N number
- statement on the obligation to submit a Research and Academic Development Schedule
- statement of no criminal record
- clause concerning fulfillment of the information obligation
- consent to the processing of personal data
* The template set of statements can be downloaded from: https://uksw.edu.pl/nauka/hr-excellence-in-research/kluczowe-dokumenty/
Where to apply
E-mail: kariera.wnp@uksw.edu.pl
Requirements
- Research Field: Educational sciences » Education
- Education Level: PhD or equivalent
- Languages: POLISH - Level: Excellent
- Languages: ENGLISH - Level: Good
Additional Information
Additional comments
During the recruitment process, we apply the principles of open, transparent and merit-based recruitment (OTM-R) in accordance with the guidelines of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.
A positive evaluation of the application or winning the competition does not guarantee employment. The University does not provide accommodation.
Please include the following clause in your CV:“I hereby consent to the processing of my personal data by the Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw for the purposes necessary to carry out current and future recruitment processes. I also declare that I have been informed of my right to access my personal data, to rectify it, to withdraw my consent to its processing at any time, as well as that providing this data was voluntary.”
Website for additional job details
- https://uksw.edu.pl/pracownicy/kariera/
- https://uksw.edu.pl/nauka/hr-excellence-in-research/otm-r-w-uksw/
- https://uksw.edu.pl/nauka/hr-excellence-in-research/kluczowe-dokumenty/
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University in Warsaw, Faculty of Educational Sciences
- Country: Poland
- City: Warszawa
- Postal Code: 01-938
- Street: Wóycickiego 1/3
Contact
- State/Province: Mazowieckie
- City: Warsaw
- Website: https://uksw.edu.pl/; https://uksw.edu.pl/pracownicy/kariera/
- Street: Dewajtis 5
- Postal Code: 01-815
- E-Mail: kariera.wnp@uksw.edu.pl
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