Associate Professor or Professor in the Department of Social Work

Offer Description

The dean of the Faculty of Arts, Charles University, invites applications for job vacancy with a deadline for applications November 13, 2026

Job description:

• Contribution to research and publication activities in the above-mentioned areas of expertise within the scope of the Department of Social Work’s overall focus.
• Active participation in domestic and international conferences and other activities; collaboration in organizing international workshops, scientific conferences, expert discussions, and other activities.
• Contribution to the preparation and implementation of grant projects aimed at developing international cooperation.
• Teaching in the specified areas and other discipline-relevant subjects.
• Supervising and reviewing theses and dissertations.
• Contributing to other department activities, including the development of accredited degree programs.
• Salary grade: AP3 46,000 CZK per month or AP4 55,000 CZK per month

We offer:

• Stable background in a large educational institution
• Interesting and innovative work in a pleasant team
• Workplace in the centre of Prague with excellent transport accessibility
• Faculty and university employee benefits: https://www.ff.cuni.cz/fakulta/oddělení-dekanatu/osobni-oddeleni/benefity
• Personal and professional development (training, workshops, language courses, possibility to go abroad via Erasmus+)

Application Instructions

Submission by e-mail: The application (download here) with all its attachments must be submitted electronically to the following e-mail address: personalni@ff.cuni.cz

If the career development plan is required, it must aim to commence the habilitation procedure (procedure for the granting of associate professorship) no later than nine years after the expected beginning of employment.

Based on the committee’s decision, either all applicants or selected applicants only will be invited to the second round of the competition, i.e. an interview.

Based on the submission of an application in the hiring procedure, the Faculty of Arts of Charles University will process the personal data of applicants in accordance with the relevant legal regulations and other regulations of Charles University. Information on the processing of personal data is available here: https://cuni.cz/UK-9056.html

The Dean of the Charles University Faculty of Arts reserves the right to cancel the selection procedure at any time during its course. Each participant in the selection procedure bears his/her own costs and is not entitled to reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Associate Professor or Professor in the field of social work, social policy, sociology, or other related fields, with expertise in the theories and methods of social work, supervision, counseling.
• Previous teaching, research, and other creative activities in the required field.
• Experience and practical skills in managing research or applied projects and grants.
• Candidates should be able to teach and publish academic results in either Czech or Slovak, as well as in English, or in English only.

Expertise

• social work, social policy, sociology, and other related disciplines

Required Documents

• filled-in application form
• structured CV
• list of scientific and publication activity
• education credentials, proof of academic degrees and ranks
• a motivation letter with an emphasis on professional specialization with an outline of academic and scientific development

Job offer code: 202611-AP3-FF-KSOCP-129

Published: 2026-10-05

Starting date by agreement: Yes

Hours per week: 40

Duration: 3 years

Pay grade: AP3

Salary conditions: Starting salary from CZK 46,000 to CZK 55,000

Contract for an indefinite period: No

Work location: Prague

Where to apply

E-mail: personalni@ff.cuni.cz

Requirements

• Languages: CZECH — Level: Good
• Languages: ENGLISH — Level: Good

Work Location(s)

• Number of offers available: 1
• Company/Institute: Charles University, Faculty of Arts
• Country: Czech Republic
• City: Praha
• Postal Code: 116 38
• Street: nám. Jana Palacha 1/2

Contact

• City: Praha
• Street: nám. Jana Palacha 1/2
• Postal Code: 116 38