"Head of the Department of Physical Education and Social Sciences (academic position)"

The Dean of the Faculty of Sports Studies at Masaryk University announces a selection procedure for the position of Head of the Department of Physical Education and Social Sciences (academic position). The Faculty of Sports Studies at Masaryk University is a dynamically developing faculty located in the modern premises of the University Campus in Brno-Bohunice. Our mission is to contribute through student education, scientific activity, and social engagement to a physically active and healthy life for all age and performance groups of the population, to the development of knowledge in the field of sports, and to respect for the rules of fair play in sports and in everyday life.

We are looking for a mature personality with a clear vision and strategic thinking to take over the leadership of one of our departments. We expect an experienced academic who can combine scientific, pedagogical, and social activities and actively participate in developing the department and the entire faculty. We aim to find someone who can inspire and motivate the team, support its professional growth, and bring innovative approaches to help fulfil the faculty's mission and move it forward.

Main activities:

• Ensuring the proper functioning and development of the department in accordance with the faculty's strategic plan – see FSpS Document Server (muni.cz),
• responsibility for the educational and scientific activities of the department and the achievement of the required outputs and results,
• responsibility for the performance of the so-called third role of the university,
• personnel management of the department (motivation, evaluation, and career growth of employees),
• responsibility for the management of entrusted funds and the economic management of the department (in cooperation with the faculty secretary),
• support for the development of scientific and research activities,
• close collaboration with the faculty management,
• own teaching and scientific research activities.

Requirements:

• university education, at least a PhD degree in the relevant field (according to the department's focus);
• excellent organisational and management skills,
• excellent communication skills,
• experience in managing a work team,
• relevant teaching and research activities (including international activities),
• excellent knowledge of the Czech language, advanced knowledge of English (min. B2).

We offer:

• Meaningful and engaging work in a prestigious university environment,
• employee benefits (8 weeks of vacation, pension insurance contribution, meal allowance, Multisport card, vaccination allowance, discounted mobile phone tariffs, access to university libraries, sports facilities, access to the Elánek childcare centre, psychological counselling, etc.),
• support for further education and development (professional training, language courses, internships abroad, etc.),
• flexible working hours,
• full-time employment (40 hours per week),
• friendly team,
• place of work: Brno, Bohunice University Campus,
• start date: January 1, 2026, or as agreed.

How to apply: Send your application by 6.11.2025 via the online form (see form). You will receive an automatic confirmation email once your application has been successfully submitted. The application for the selection process must include: a professional CV (including scientific, research, and publication activities), a cover letter, copies of qualification documents (if the applicant is not registered with the faculty's human resources department), two references (contact details of persons whom the selection committee may contact to inquire about your work, experience, and skills to date), a three-year development plan for the department, including anticipated activities in the first year of leadership, max. 2 A4 pages (available resources: faculty strategic plan).

For further information, please get in touch with Ivana Klašková at 549 492 003 or ivana.klaskova@fsps.muni.cz. In justified cases, the organiser may extend, interrupt, or cancel the selection procedure.