Assistant Professor – teaching staff [3/2025/NA/WNS ]

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Assistant Professor – teaching staff [3/2025/NA/WNS ]

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Offer DescriptionTHE RECTOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SILESIA IN KATOWICE
announces an open call for the position of the Assistant Professor in the employee group of teaching staffPlace of work: Faculty of Social SciencesJob location: Bankowa 11, 40-007 Katowice, Bankowa 12, 40-007 KatowiceNumber of available positions: 1Key words: political science and public administration, diplomacy, international relations, didacticsApplications to the open call may be submitted by those who meet the conditions specified in Section 113 of the Act – Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 (Journal of Law 2024 item 1571).KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• teaching classes in the 1st cycle and 2nd cycle studies for the International Studies in Political Science and Diplomacy degree programme,
• participation in organizing and conducting seminars, conferences and workshops connected with the degree programme’s subject area,
• realization of the organizational tasks in the scope of didactic administration such as keeping the courses’ documentation and organization of classes in accordance with the Individual Assignment of Duties,
• preparation of teaching materials and educational resources including handbooks, scripts and presentations,
• engagement in promotion of the degree programme including participation in educational fairs, open days and other events aiming to attract new students,
• engaging in organization of the academic events such as science days, presentations on scientific subjects or debates that engage society and promote the degree programme.

Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Political sciences Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/QualificationsQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• minimum PhD in security studies, political science and public administration,
• experience in teaching classes in the 1st cycle and/or 2nd cycle studies, in particular in the areas connected with diplomacy, international relations and European matters as well as political relations in both Americas,
• ability to teach classes using the tools for distance learning and in the form of e-learning,
• ability to work in a team and active participation in the University life, including academic initiatives, research projects and students’ research groups connected with the national security,
• creativity in the approach to teaching and ability to motivate students to the active participation in the classes as well as rising subjects connected with security,
• experience in organization and conducting conferences and seminars concerning e.g. current subjects in the field of political science, which may contribute to increasing the degree programme’s prestige,
• knowledge and understanding of the current trends and problems in the areas connected with diplomacy and international relations,
• language skills: English, French and Spanish in the extent that allows to conduct classes,
• command of Polish that allows for conducting classes or readiness to learn Polish (in the case of foreign candidates).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• software operation skills e.g. R/Statistica,
• experience in cooperation in a team,
• author of didactic and scientific publications connected with the national and international security as well as military relations,
• experience in managing, realization or acquiring didactic projects including cooperation with international institutions and participation in research projects connected with security.

Languages ENGLISH Level GoodLanguages FRENCH Level GoodLanguages SPANISH Level GoodLanguages POLISH Level ExcellentAdditional InformationBenefitsTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• full time employment under the fixed period employment contract *
• employment at the University as a primary place of work,
• base remuneration in accordance with the Remuneration regulations of the University of Silesia
• additional remuneration components in accordance with The Rules and Regulations of Remuneration for Employees of the University of Silesia in Katowice,
• pro-quality bonus for special achievements according to regulations in force,
• the annual teaching load of 360 hours,
• task-based working time,
• opportunity for professional development,
• work environment supporting sustainable development based on the diversity, equality and inclusion,
• social benefits package,
• ability for University employees and their families to join the life insurance program,
• ability for University employees and their families to join private medical care,
• ability to join the Occupational Pension Scheme and the group pension insurance POGODNA JESIEŃ.

*at the University first employment contract concluded with an academic is the fixed period employment contract for the period of maximum 4 years.Eligibility criteriaREQUIRED DOCUMENTS: * motivational letter,

• scientific resume (CV),
• copies of documents confirming candidate’s education (or scans of such documents),
• list of the candidate’s didactic achievements,
• list of the candidate’s achievements in terms of popularization of science (if applicable),
• other documentation defined in the open call requirements.

Selection processSCHEDULE OF THE CALL:

• application submission deadline: 11th of June 2025 (11.59 p.m. CET)
• the selection process will be concluded by: 10th of August 2025

OPEN CALL PROCEDURE:Applications received after the deadline, incomplete applications and applications submitted in any other way than defined in the open call announcement shall not be considered.The open call is conducted and solved by the open call committee appointed by the Rector. The open call procedure consists of two stages:1) the formal assessment of the submitted documents,2) merit-based evaluation of the candidates.The formal assessment is preceded by the initial verification of the submitted documents confirming fulfilment of the requirements defined in the open call announcement. In the case of doubts the open call committee may call the applicant to complete the documentation in the defined period of time.The open call committee prepares a list of persons whose applications fulfil the open call requirements to the greatest extent and invites them for an interview.The interview may take place in person or by using the electronic means of communication. The invited candidates may be asked to prepare additional materials for the needs of presentation of their candidacy during the interview.In the case of applications submitted by the persons who already have a history of employment at the University of Silesia in Katowice the selection committee will also take into account the opinions of the candidate’s superiors.The open call committee may resign from conducting the interview if they state that the applications submitted in the open call do not fulfil the open call requirements.The open call is solved by way of resolution adopted by the open call committee by secret ballot with the simple majority of votes.The applicants are notified about the results of the open call. The applicants have a right to appeal against the open call committee’s decision in writing within 7 days from the day they are notified about the result of the open call. The appeal shall be considered by the Rector within the period of maximum 30 days.The final, binding decision on employment of the candidate selected and recommended by the open call committee is made by the Rector.The University reserves the right to leave the call unresolved.Additional commentsIMPORTANT INFORMATION:The condition necessary for employment of the candidate selected in the selection proceedings is the fulfilment of the obligations arising from Section 265(4), (5), (13) of the Act – Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 (Journal of Law 2024 item 1571).In the case of applying for employment at the University of Silesia in Katowice as the primary place of work, candidates employed in other higher education institutions as their primary place of work, should, as of the day of their employment, fulfil the requirement defined in art. 120, section 2 of the Act – Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 (Journal of Law 2024 item 1571), according to which an academic may have only one primary place of work at a time.In the case of person selected as a result of the open call selection procedure, who has obtained their academic degree, their degree in arts or their professional title abroad, and whose academic degree, degree in arts or their professional title has not been recognized as equivalent with the adequate Polish degree or title, employment of such person is possible in accordance with art. 116 section 2a of the Act – Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 (Journal of Law 2024 item 1571), in accordance with the procedure in force at the University or on the basis of the nostrification procedure, for which the candidate shall apply. Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Faculty of Social Sciences Country Poland State/Province Silesia City Katowice Postal Code 40-007 Street Bankowa 11Contact State/ProvinceSilesia CityKatowice WebsiteStreetBankowa 12 Postal Code40-007 E-Mailkatarzyna.wiecek-jakubek@us.edu.plSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Katowice, śląskie

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Wed, 21 May 2025 22:29:21 GMT

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