Assistant Professor

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Assistant Professor

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Offer DescriptionThe SWPS University is a non-public university conducting research and offering practical and academic studies in Warsaw, Wrocław, Sopot, Poznań Katowice and Kraków. The University’s teaching offer includes courses in social sciences, humanities, but also design and graphics.The University is one of the most active research centres in Poland, and its employees have a practical influence on the development of many scientific disciplines. The results of their research are used in various areas of the economy and social life. The University has over a dozen research units conducting interdisciplinary projects.The Faculty of Design in Warsaw combines three interdisciplinary study fields: computer science, design (School of Form), and psychology and computer science. The presence of specialists from various fields and disciplines, excellent scientists, and outstanding practitioners translates into interdisciplinary study programs, modern teaching methods, and unique opportunities for scientific development.The team of the SWPS University consists of over 900 staff members – academics and employees of the business and organisation department. The university is an attractive place for professional development, it provides a system of attractive employee benefits. We create a diverse and cooperative environment of professionals who value working for the benefit of students, creating knowledge and its practical use. The employees and co-workers of the University are outstanding scientists, successful practitioners, artists and representatives of the media world.RequirementsResearch Field Computer science Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/Qualifications

• PhD degree in Computer Science or related fields – natural and exact sciences or related fields (obtained no later than September 30, 2024);
• At least 3 years of experience in teaching at a higher education institution (including classes in English);
• Experience in actively participating in scientific conferences;
• Experience in conducting training sessions, workshops, or implementing projects supporting development in education or organisations;
• Possession of documents confirming participation in training sessions aimed at enhancing teaching competencies;
• Fluent in Polish language;
• Proficiency in English at a minimum B2 level;
• Readiness to conduct classes on weekdays and weekends;
• Declaration of employment at SWPS University as the primary place of work.

Specific Requirements

• Conducting teaching activities with the opportunity to develop research activities in collaboration with the interdisciplinary environment of SWPS University and the Department of Design, where programs in Computer Science and Psychology & Computer Science are conducted;
• Delivering teaching sessions in the field of computer science in one or two areas from the list: cybersecurity, databases, cloud computing, programming, algorithms and data structures, computer networks, computer architecture, computer statistics, artificial intelligence (application of neural networks in data analysis), Big Data, Internet of Things (designing Raspberry Pi, Arduino), at the Department of Design headquarters in Warsaw;
• Engaging in building relationships with students;
• Establishing relationships within the University and with the socio-economic environment.
• Engagement in the organisational activities of the Department and University.
• Publishing in reputable scientific journals and publications.
• Acquiring external funding for conducting scientific research.

Languages ENGLISH Level ExcellentLanguages POLISH Level ExcellentAdditional InformationBenefits

• Employment based on a full-time employment contract;
• Salary within the range of 6,300 – 8,300 PLN gross;
• Opportunity for professional development;
• Mentoring aimed at furthering teaching and scientific development;
• Opportunity to participate in shaping and developing the Department;
• Possibility of obtaining funding for participation in international scientific conferences, adjustments of texts, and publication of habilitation monographs;
• Work in a friendly and supportive environment that cares about the quality of an employee’s life;
• Discounts on bachelor’s, master’s, and postgraduate studies for the employee and their family;
• Subsidy for private medical care for the employee and their family;
• Contribution to the Multisport and Medicover Benefits package;
• Opportunity to join group insurance on preferential terms.

Eligibility criteria

• Scientific achievements – 20%​ of the final assessment
• Teaching achievements – 50% of the final assessment
• Organisational and practical achievements – 30% of the final assessment

Selection processRequired documents:

• CV listing academic, teaching and organisational achievements (with direct reference to the eligibility criteria stated above), and including a description of other professional experience and interests;
• A cover letter including experience of the skills required by the advertisement;
• A scan of the document confirming the attainment of the academic degree.

Application deadline: 25.04.2024Competition results announced: 16.05.2024Date of commencement of work:​ 01.10.2024Competition Committee:

• Maksymilian Bujok Eng.D. – Chair of the Committee;
• Agnieszka Zbrzezny Ph.D. – Member of the Committee;
• Joanna Grygiel, Associate Professor – Member of the Committee;
• Angelika Szczuka – Member of the HR staff;
• Anna Szewczyk – Committee Secretary

Additional commentsThe Competition Committee reserves the right to contact only selected candidates.For any additional information please send an email to: , referring to the recruitment reference number 1018/WPRO/WWA/24Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute SWPS University Country Poland GeofieldWhere to apply WebsiteContact State/ProvinceWarszawa CityWarszawa WebsiteStreetChodakowska 19/31 Postal Code03-815 E-Mailpkolanczyk-zwierz@swps.edu.plSTATUS: EXPIRED

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Location

Warszawa, mazowieckie

Job date

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 02:27:25 GMT

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