Job Information
Organisation/Company: Wrocław University of Science and Technology
Department: Architecture
Research Field: Architecture » Other
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions: PhD Positions
Application Deadline: 13 Sep 2026 - 03:00 (Europe/Warsaw)
Country: Poland
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 40
Offer Starting Date: 1 Nov 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
The Faculty of Architecture is seeking a candidate for the post of Assistant Professor (research and teaching) in the Department of Architecture and Visual Arts (within the Drawing, Painting and Sculpture teaching team). The successful candidate will be responsible for research, teaching and organisational duties, primarily for the Department, but also for the Faculty.
Where to apply
E-mail: praca.w1@pwr.edu.pl
Requirements
Research Field: Architecture » Other
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- Scientific, research and creative activity aligned with the Faculty’s priority areas of development.
- Conducting teaching activities and developing educational programmes that address contemporary challenges in the visual arts and at the intersection of art and architecture.
- Organising and developing academic activities that support interdisciplinary collaboration, internationalisation, relations with the socio-economic environment, and the implementation of new forms of research, teaching and design practice.
Specific Requirements
- Candidates who meet the conditions set out in the Act of 20 July 2018 – Law on Higher Education and Science (Journal of Laws 2023, item 742, as amended) and the Statutes of Wrocław University of Technology are eligible to apply for the competition.
- A completed degree in fine arts or fine arts/architecture, or fine arts/humanities (e.g. sociology, psychology, cultural studies, art history, etc.)
- A successfully defended doctoral degree in the discipline of fine arts and art conservation or architecture and urban planning.
- Proficiency in using digital tools supporting visual and graphic design;
- Fluency in Polish and English, both spoken and written – ability to teach in Polish and English;
- Creativity, the ability to work in a team, excellent interpersonal skills, and good communication skills.)
Research and Creative Activities
Candidates should demonstrate academic, research, and creative activity aligned with the Faculty’s priority areas of development, covering at least one of the following fields:
- the relationship between architecture and art,
- aesthetics and architectural theory,
- AI, data, and digital tools in visual design support,
- social research, participation, and mediation,
- criticism, analysis, and interpretation of architecture.
Note: International activities will be rated higher than domestic activities.
Obligatory:
- Conducting research in at least one of the areas listed above
- Documented academic and research achievements – authorship or co-authorship of at least one publication from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education’s list, worth at least 70 points, over the last four years
- Authorship of published visual artworks or artistic projects, including multimedia, performance, audiovisual, sculptural, or interdisciplinary works, as well as series of visual artworks or photographs; authorship of completed visual artworks in the field of design arts, including industrial design, interior design, set design, or landscape architecture
- Active participation in academic conferences (national or international)
Welcome:
- Unpublished and popular science works
- Authorship of the architectural and conservation design
- Leading an international or Polish research project
- Participation in Polish and international research projects; conducting commissioned work for industry
- Documented collaboration with foreign/domestic research centers; foreign/domestic research internships
- Reviews of books, monographs, lecture notes, and academic articles
- Experience as an academic advisor
- Awards and honors for scientific research or creative work
Teaching Activities
Candidates should demonstrate teaching experience or the potential to develop educational programs that address contemporary challenges in the visual arts and the intersection of art and architecture, particularly in at least one of the following areas:
- visual arts subjects supporting design using basic/traditional tools—e.g., drawing, painting, sculpture
- visual arts subjects supporting digital design—e.g., graphic design, photography, digital editing
- architecture-related design subjects—interior design, set design, fashion design, ceramics
Note: International activities will be rated higher than domestic activities.
Obligatory:
- Experience in teaching
- Proficiency in graphic design software such as Illustrator and Photoshop
Welcome:
- Knowledge of computer-aided design (CAD) tools for IA
- Teaching courses at the invitation of a foreign institution or as part of international programs
- Supervision of Theses in Polish (Engineering, Master’s, and Bachelor’s)
- Supervision of Theses in a Foreign Language (Engineering, Master’s, and Bachelor’s)
- Support for students pursuing their studies under an individualized study plan
- Support for International Students
- Support for Students with Disabilities
- Support for students through tutoring programs
- Maintenance of the teaching laboratory and classroom
- Educational Publications (textbooks and lecture notes)
- Educational publications co-authored with students
- Development of new courses
- Development of new teaching aids, instructions, and laboratory setups
- Preparing instructional materials on an e-learning platform
- Organization of camps, outdoor activities, and educational field trips
- Overseeing the implementation of student projects in collaboration with external partners
- Supervision of Student Clubs
- Participation in an international educational project or an event related to education
- Awards and Honors in Teaching
Organizational Activities
Candidates should demonstrate experience or potential in organizing and developing academic activities that support interdisciplinary collaboration, internationalization, engagement with the socio-economic environment, and the implementation of new forms of research, teaching, and project-based practice.
Obligatory:
- Activities related to organizing student outdoor events and exhibitions
- Activities related to the organization of exhibitions or themed events connected with artistic and/or architectural activities
Welcome:
- Participation and involvement in the governing bodies of universities or other entities
- Participation in the organizational activities of the university or other entities
- Positions held: unit/entity manager, team leader
- Activities related to the publication of journals and monographs
- Activities related to the organization of conferences or trade shows
- Activities aimed at promoting science and technology
Languages
ENGLISH : Excellent
POLISH : Excellent
Internal Application form(s) needed
- rodo-2-en_0.pdf (English, 224.56 KB - PDF)
- ZW_34_2026-z3a1 Zgłoszenie przystąpienia do konkursu (ang)_0.pdf (English, 125.08 KB - PDF)
- ZW_34_2026-z3b1 Oświadczenie o danych osobowych (ang)_0.pdf (English, 201.43 KB - PDF)
- ZW_34_2026-z3c1 Oświadczenie kandydata (ang)_0.pdf (English, 111.72 KB - PDF)
- ZW_34_2026-z3d1 Oświadczenie kandydata - PWr podstawowe miejsce pracy (ang)_0.pdf (English, 117.11 KB - PDF)
Additional Information
Benefits
We offer:
- A secure position at a prestigious university;
- Opportunities for professional development;
- The chance to work in a creative and supportive team.
Development prospects:
- In terms of academic development: the opportunity to participate in research and projects carried out at the University, which will enable students to develop their own skills and gain academic and professional experience, including through collaboration with other research centres and external organisations;
- In terms of education: the opportunity to take part in training programmes designed to enhance qualifications, run by the University and delivered by partner institutions;
- In terms of international cooperation: the opportunity to take part in exchange and international cooperation programmes run by the University, as well as in international research projects
Selection process
Required documents:
- Application to the Rector (Appendix 3a1)
- Summary curriculum vitae (CV)
- Copy of document confirming professional title, academic degree/title
- Information on research, teaching, and organisational activities
- List of artistic achievements and documentation of selected original works and exhibitions (max. 10 pages)
- List of publications
- List and description of research internships
- Declaration of receipt of information regarding personal data processing (Appendix 3b or 3b1)
- Declaration of compliance with the requirements specified in Article 113 of the Act of 20 July 2018 - Law on Higher Education and Science (Appendix 3c or 3c1)
- Declaration by the candidate that, if successful, Wrocław University of Science and Technology will be their primary place of employment*** (Appendix 3d or 3d1)
* If the competition is won by an individual who is employed under an employment relationship with another employer conducting research, research and teaching, research and development, or implementation activities (excluding cases specified in Article 125, Section 3 of the Act), and such employment does not expire on the date of employment at Wrocław University of Science and Technology as their primary place of work, then, in accordance with Article 125, Section 1 of the Act, taking into account Article 125, Section 2 of the Act, such individual is required to obtain the Rector's consent to additional employment under an employment relationship with another employer after being hired at Wrocław University of Science and Technology. If the competition is won by an individual who conducts business activity, the requirement of Article 125, Section 7 of the Act must be met.
Additional comments
Please send application documents in Polish or English:
- by traditional mail to the correspondence address: Faculty of Architecture, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Bolesława Prusa 53/55, 50-317 Wrocław, room 25, building E-1
- by e-mail to the unit's e-mail address dedicated to submitting applications: praca.w1@pwr.edu.pl
- By September 13, 2026, 3:00 PM
Please include the reference number in the subject line: AD/K01W01D01/08/2026
Applications submitted without a specific reference number or after the application deadline will not be considered. For any information regarding the competition, please contact the Human Resources Assistant at: praca.w1@pwr.edu.pl
The date of receipt of documents is decisive. The deadline for receipt of application documents is 3:00 PM on the day specified in the Competition Information. Receipt of the candidate's documents will be confirmed by the Human Resources Assistant via email to the address provided in the application.
Candidates' applications will be reviewed by a selection committee appointed by Magdalena Baborska-Narożny, PhD, DSc, Eng, Arch., University Professor, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture. After the competition process closes, applications submitted by post to candidates who were not accepted will be returned. Applicants will be able to collect their applications from the Human Resources Assistant within six months of the competition process closing, with acknowledgment of receipt.
Information on how to conduct the competition can be found in the Guide for Applicants
LINK PL: https://pwr.edu.pl/uczelnia/europejska-strategia-dla-naukowcow/otm-r
LINK EN: https://pwr.edu.pl/en/university/european-human-resources-strategy-for-researchers/otm-r
The university reserves the right to reject the competition.
Wroclaw University of Science and Technology's recruitment and competitions are open and conducted in accordance with transparent and transparent principles based on clear and unambiguous merit-based evaluation criteria, considering diverse career paths. Wroclaw University of Science and Technology conducts recruitment procedures in accordance with the guidelines of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers, as well as the Open, Transparent, and Merit-Based Recruitment of Researchers (OTM-R) at Wroclaw University of Science and Technology.
LINK PL: https://pwr.edu.pl/uczelnia/europejska-strategia-dla-naukowcow/otm-r
LINK EN: https://pwr.edu.pl/en/university/european-human-resources-strategy-for-researchers/otm-r
Recruitments and competitions conducted by the Wroclaw University of Science and Technology are conducted with the equal opportunities policy in mind, in accordance with the "Equality, Diversity and Well-being Policy of the Wroclaw University of Science and Technology for 2025-2028"
LINK EN: https://rowna.pwr.edu.pl/en/
As a friendly employer, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology supports the employment of people with disabilities. Information on the accessibility of selected Wroclaw University of Science and Technology buildings: https://przewodnik.pwr.edu.pl/pl/. Information about support for employees with disabilities and special needs: http://dzd.pwr.edu.pl/pl.
Before establishing an employment relationship with the successful candidate, Wrocław University of Science and Technology will conduct a background check in accordance with the Act of 13 May 2016 on Counteracting Sexual Crime Threats and Protecting Minors. The data required for this verification (PESEL number or, in the absence thereof, maiden name, father's name, mother's name, date of birth) will be obtained solely from the successful candidate and should not be provided at the application stage.
Wrocław University of Science and Technology has a Regulation on Reporting Irregularities and Protecting Reporters (Whistleblowers). It can be found at the link below: https://pwr.edu.pl/uczelnia/informacje-ogolne/wladze/pelnomocnicy-rektora/pelnomocnik-ds-przeciwdzialania-korupcji
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Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Wrocław University of Science and Technology
Country: Poland
City: Wrocław
Postal Code: 50-317
Street: Bolesława Prusa 53/55
Contact
City: Wroclaw
Website: https://pwr.edu.pl/en/, https://wa.pwr.edu.pl/en/
Street: Stanisława Wyspiańskiego 27
Postal Code: 50-370
E-Mail: praca.w1@pwr.edu.pl