Job Information
Organisation/Company: University of Ostrava
Department: Faculty of Education
Research Field: Educational sciences
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions: PhD Positions
Application Deadline: 6 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Prague)
Country: Czech Republic
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? Yes
Offer Description
Assistant Professor specializing in andragogy, evaluation in adult education, and human resources management
The Dean of the Faculty of Education at the University of Ostrava announces a selection procedure for the position of Assistant Professor specializing in andragogy, evaluation in adult education, and human resources management
Category: Academic position
Workplace: Faculty of Education, Department of Education and Adult Education
Type of systematized position: assistant professor
Job description:
Assistant professor will provide instruction in bachelor's and master's degree programmes (including the supervision and critique of final theses) as well as participate in the development of these degree programmes. In case of approval by the scientific council of the faculty, the assistant professor will participate in the development of doctoral study programmes. The scope of direct teaching on a long-term average will generally be 14 - 16 hours per week each semester (in the case of an exceptionally high involvement in research activities or faculty/UO management, the scope of direct teaching may decrease). The assistant professor will participate in creative activities, especially in independently managing complex research and development tasks, actively publishing in peer-reviewed journals and other forms of publication outputs under industry requirements and in accordance with the standards of creative activities at UO, actively participating in scientific conferences and professional meetings, and (in the case of artistic disciplines in the form of artistic activities which develop current trends on a national scale at minimum) presenting results of creative activities. Furthermore, the assistant professor will possess a third role at the university regarding the publication of creative activities in the administration associated with the activities performed and in the self-government of the university.
Expected working hours:
- Full-time position
Duration of employment:
- Fixed-term employment contract
Expected start date:
- Starting November 1, 2026 (or as agreed)
Salary conditions:
- The salary is based on the classification according to the university's internal salary regulations and also depends on the candidate's experience and involvement in research grant activities.
Where to apply
Requirements
Research Field: Educational sciences
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Qualification requirements:
- Higher education – minimum of a completed doctoral degree in Andragogy or Pedagogy (or a related field)
- Proficiency in English at the B2 level
- Czech language, C2 level
- EU research level: R2 – Recognized
- Active scientific and professional publishing activity
- Experience with research projects, support for internationalization, and collaboration with the applied sector
- Flexibility
- Good moral character
Research level:
- EU research level: R2 – Recognized
Languages: ENGLISH — Level: Good
Languages: CZECH — Level: Excellent
Research Field: Educational sciences
Additional Information
Benefits:
- 8 weeks of vacation per calendar year;
- 5 days of sick leave;
- Meal vouchers worth CZK 123/day;
- Flexible working hours and the option to work from home occasionally;
- Support for sports activities, e.g. through the MultiSport employee program;
- English language courses and other educational courses;
- Discounts on rent with Heimstaden;
- Elánek nursery for employees′ children and a 50% discount on nursery fees;
- University library services and free access to e-books;
- 15% discount on books at the University Shop and bookstore – OUShop;
- Discounted mobile phone rates as part of the T-Mobile benefits program;
- Work in a professional team at a stable employer;
- A supportive organizational policy and culture, pleasant working environment.
Language in which the selection procedure will be conducted:
- Czech
Required documents from the participant:
Fill out and send Application form for the recruitment process of the Faculty of Education at UO – Vyplnit formulář
Upload all required documents https://365osu-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/drive_personalni_pdf_osu_cz/IgAE0cvsyfp5T5VF8_7_phRJAZWppoB3l-qOpSEwJf24-Co , specifically:
- structured professional CV with an overview of publications
- cover letter
- scans of documents proving university education
Deadline for timely submission of applications:
- 6. 10. 2026 (including)
Information about the selection process:
The Dean of the Faculty of Education reserves the right to invite only selected applicants for a personal interview and also the right not to select any applicant. The selection process may be canceled or announced repeatedly.
Contact: PersonalniPdF@osu.cz
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: University of Ostrava
Country: Czech Republic
City: Ostrava
Contact
City: Ostrava
Website: http://www.osu.cz
Street: Dvořákova 7
Postal Code: 701 03
E-Mail: PersonalniPdF@osu.cz
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