Postdoc Positions

(R4) Positions: Postdoc Positions Application Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country: Poland Type of Contract: Temporary Job Status: Full-time 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 conducting classes (lectures, workshops, Master's seminars) in law, in full-time and part-time study programs according to the schedule (conducting classes on specific weekdays and selected weekends) developing original class curricula and introducing qualitative and substantive changes to existing syllabi and study programs performing tasks related to teaching, including creating syllabi, issuing grades, and archiving student works, participating in the graduation process and conducting exams, as well as holding consultations with students and doctoral candidates contributing to the improvement of teaching quality by acting as a mentor for teaching staff supporting the development of students and doctoral candidates, in particular through substantive supervision of student and doctoral organizations promoting research results among students and doctoral candidates, including referring to research findings during teaching activities conducting academic research and actively seeking funding for academic research initiating application-oriented projects, including implementation projects publishing research results in peer-reviewed journals with a fixed IF and monographs, on a two-year basis as determined by the current resolution of the Institute's Scientific Board involvement in organizational work at the Faculty and at the University (including participation in collegial bodies, advisory boards, committees, cooperation with academic staff responsible for organizing teaching or research activities, and readiness to fulfill assigned functions and administrative tasks) contributing to the integration of the academic community by supporting student research groups and student, doctoral, and alumni organizations promoting knowledge of law (e.g. through participation in open events) supporting the University's marketing activities and building relationships with the socio-economic environment Where to Apply Website: https://system.erecruiter.pl/FormTemplates/RecruitmentForm.aspx?WebID=4340bee9102f49eab094acc671abacb7 Requirements Research Field: Juridical sciences » Other Education Level: PhD or equivalent Skills/Qualifications holding the academic title of Professor in the field of social sciences, in the discipline of law experience in teaching at the academic level, such as lectures, workshops, or seminars, as well as in preparing teaching materials high teaching and methodological skills documented completion of courses or other forms of education improving teaching qualifications, experience in preparing teaching materials and creating new study programs, as well as awards for teaching activities and high ratings for teaching work in previous places of employment experience in active participation in international academic conferences having academic or teaching achievements confirmed by a documented publication record experience in implementing national and international grants (as manager and/or investigator) and in obtaining funding for scientific research English proficiency for the purpose of conducting classes (and/or consultations) in this language fluency in Polish language strong computer literacy and readiness to learn new software tools readiness to teach classes on weekends commitment to declare SWPS University as the primary place of employment Languages: ENGLISH — Level: Excellent; POLISH — Level: Excellent Additional Information Benefits full-time employment based on a contract of employment remuneration within the range of 13 100 - 19 300 PLN gross (50% tax-deductible costs for authors) support from teaching advisors the opportunity to participate in training programs and workshops held as a part of Teaching Skills Weeks support from the Center for Academic Competence Development and the Teaching Support Office bonuses for highly rated publications affiliated with SWPS University opportunity to participate in a mentoring program opportunity to participate in academic conferences support for the commercialization of research projects support of the Office for Research in the implementation and settlement of research projects financial support for ongoing research (university-wide, institute, and faculty competitions), as well as funding for conference trips and academic publication costs (in accordance with internal regulations) an attractive benefits package: a discount on Master's studies and graduate certificate programs for employees, as well as their close relatives and partners - discount increases with the employee’s seniority a discount on SWPS University’s remaining educational offer a 30% discount on language courses offered by SWPS University’s language school professional development opportunities through participation in the Erasmus+ program psychological support via SWPS University Clinic of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy low-interest housing loans a Multisport Plus gym and fitness benefits package subsidized private healthcare package in Medicover or Lux Med for employees and attractively priced packages for their close relatives and partners access to a cafeteria-based employee benefits system subsidized purchase of corrective glasses group life insurance policy option with the PZU insurance company Eligibility criteria Required documents: CV with a list of academic, teaching, and administrative achievements (with reference to the criteria specified above), as well as a description of other professional experience and research interests a scanned copy of a diploma confirming the academic title of Professor a certificate confirming knowledge of a foreign language at the required proficiency level Formal criteria: scientific achievements: 50% of the final grade teaching achievements: 30% of the final grade organizational or practical achievements: 20% of the final grade Selection process Important dates: the deadline for submission of documents is: 2026-11-30 successful candidates will be announced on: 2026-12-23 date of commencement of work: 2027-03-01 or 2027-10-01 The Competition Committee: Associate Professor Dorota Wiśniewska-Juszczak - Chair of the Committee Professor Hubert Izdebski - Member of the Committee Associate Professor Sławomir Kursa - Member of the Committee Andżelika Szczuka - Member of the HR Zuzanna Świtalska - Committee Secretary Additional comments The Competition Committee reserves the right to contact only selected candidates. The candidates who receive the highest scores from the Committee will be invited for an interview. After conducting the competition, the Committee may, based on its results, draw up a reserve list of candidates in case it is possible to employ more people or a candidate withdraws. The reserve list of candidates shall be valid for no longer than 12 months from the date of this competition. For any additional information please contact zswitalska@swps.edu.pl referring to ref. no. 1182/WPR/SOP/26. Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: Faculty of Law Country: Poland City: Sopot Postal Code: 81-745 Street: ul. Polna 16/20 Contact State/Province: Warszawa City: Warsaw Website: http://swps.pl Street: Chodakowska, 19/31 Postal Code: 03-815 E-Mail: jmachnio@swps.edu.pl