Job Information
- Organisation/Company: MARIA CURIE-SKLODOWSKA UNIVERSITY IN LUBLIN
- Department: Department of the History of Philosophy and Comparative Philosophy, Institute of Philosophy, Faculty of Philosophy and Sociology
Offer Description
Candidate for the position: Research and Teaching Assistant
Unit: Department of the History of Philosophy and Comparative Philosophy,
Institute of Philosophy, Faculty of Philosophy and Sociology at UMCS
Staff Category: the group of research and teaching staff
Apply by: 11th September 2026
Working Conditions:
- employment contract for a fixed term from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2028.
- primary place of employment
- full-time employment
Where to apply
E-mail: instfil@mail.umcs.pl
Requirements
Research Field: Philosophy
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Requirements:
- a PhD degree in philosophy
- aptitude for research and teaching, confirmed by a reference from a senior academic (an established researcher)
- a significant research record
- teaching and organisational experience
- active participation in research activities
- documented expertise, demonstrated through a diploma, publications, and conference presentations, in the history of twentieth-century and contemporary philosophy, particularly German philosophy, with a focus on philosophical anthropology, philosophy of culture, social philosophy, action theory, and theories of rationality
- active involvement in obtaining external funding for research
- good command of English, evidenced by publications and conference presentations; knowledge of German will be a valuable asset
- proficiency in Polish sufficient to teach university courses
- meeting the requirements set forth in the Law on Higher Education and Science (Art. 113) and the UMCS Statutes (§ 79)
Languages: ENGLISH (Level: Good), POLISH (Level: Good)
Research Field: Philosophy
Additional Information
Benefits
What We Offer:
- 13th-month salary
- seniority allowance
- jubilee awards
- performance bonuses, allowances, and Rector’s Awards for outstanding achievements
- subsidized stays at the UMCS Training and Recreation Center in Kazimierz Dolny
- subsidized life insurance
- access to sports and medical packages on preferential terms
- social benefits: holiday allowance, autumn-winter financial assistance, subsidies for children’s summer camps/holidays, and social loans
- subsidies for prescription glasses
- psychological counseling services provided by the Psychological Laboratory at the Office for People with Disabilities and Psychological Support
- discounted entry to the UMCS Botanical Garden
- discounts on sports activities at the UMCS Physical Culture Center
- discounted swimming lessons at the AZS UMCS Champions Academy
- internal training and professional development workshops
Selection process
Required Documents:
- a copy of the doctoral diploma
- a list of scientific publications
- a list of research, teaching and organisational achievements
- possible references or written opinions confirming the candidate's sufficient teaching and research aptitude
- personal questionnaire for a job applicant (download the template here: https://www.umcs.pl/pl/wzory-dokumentow-do-pobrania,33838.htm)
- statements: regarding the primary place of employment and compliance with the requirements of the Law on Higher Education and Science (download the template here: https://www.umcs.pl/pl/wzory-dokumentow-do-pobrania,33838.htm)
Submission of documents:
By email, by post, or in person by 11th September 2026.
Submit the documents by email to: instfil@mail.umcs.pl.
Title the message: “Competition for the position of Research and Teaching Assistant at the Department of the History of Philosophy and Comparative Philosophy”.
You may also submit the documents in person or by post to the following address:
Maria Curie-Skłodowska University
Uniwersytet Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej
Wydział Filozofii i Socjologii UMCS /pok. 105/
Pl. Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej 4, 20-031 Lublin
in a sealed envelope marked:
“Competition for the position of Research and Teaching Assistant at the Department of the History of Philosophy and Comparative Philosophy”.
Additional comments
Additional Information:
- The results of the competition will be announced by 21st September 2026.
- Originals or certified copies of documents are required to sign the employment contract.
- The outcome of the competition does not result in the establishment of an employment relationship.
- The University reserves the right to cancel the competition without providing any reasons.
- The decision on employment is made by the Rector.
- In accordance with Art. 24 sec. 6 of the Act on the Protection of Whistleblowers, we hereby inform you of the internal reporting procedure in force at UMCS ("Regulations on receiving internal reports of legal violations and taking follow-up actions").
Equality Statement:
Maria Curie-Skłodowska University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications are considered with equal care, regardless of gender identity, age, disability level, nationality, beliefs, ethnic origin, religion (or lack thereof), sexual orientation, or any other characteristics. In our commitment to building an academic environment based on equality, respect, and social responsibility, we have implemented a Gender Equality Plan and anti-discrimination procedures. We continuously strive to strengthen an inclusive academic culture.
Personal Data Protection:
- The administrator of personal data is Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS/university) with its registered office in Lublin at pl. Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej 5, 20-031 Lublin.
- The Data Protection Officer can be contacted in matters related to the processing of personal data at: iod@mail.umcs.pl
- The data will be processed for the purpose of conducting the recruitment process for the position specified in the above competition announcement.
- The full text of the information clause from Article 13 of the GDPR is available at https://www.umcs.pl/pl/rodo.htm
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Institute of Philosophy, Faculty of Philosophy and Sociology at UMCS
- Country: Poland
- City: Lublin
- Postal Code: 20-031
- Street: pl. Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej 4
Contact
- City: Lublin
- Website: http://www.umcs.pl/
- Street: Pl. Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej 5
- Postal Code: 20-031
- E-Mail: instfil@mail.umcs.pl
- Phone: +48 81 537 54 81