Assistant Professor

24 Apr 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

SWPS University

Research Field

Psychological sciences » Psychology

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Poland

Application Deadline

15 May 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Offer Starting Date

1 Oct 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

SWPS University is a private research university. It has teaching campuses in Warsaw, Wrocław, Sopot, Poznań, Katowice, and Kraków. The university offers courses in  the social sciences, the humanities, and visual design. The university is one of the most active research institutions in Poland. Its faculty exercises a genuine impact on the development of many academic fields. The results of their research are applied in various areas of economy and social life. The university has over a dozen research units that conduct interdisciplinary projects. Faculty and staff of SWPS University consist of more than 900 people. The university is a good place for professional development and offers attractive employee benefits. We form a diverse and cooperative environment of professionals who focus on students as well as on  the creation of knowledge and its practical applications. Our full-time and part-time faculty includes those with outstanding achievements in academic research, practical fields, the arts, and the media.

 

Tasks:

• Conducting research activities focused on building scientific achievements, including:
  • Publishing in renowned scientific journals and publications
  • Acquiring external funding for research projects
  • Establishing a research team to launch a research center
  • Improving research skills and techniques
• Conducting teaching activities in the field of psychology at the Faculty of Psychology in Katowice, as well as continuous improvement of teaching skills
• Supporting the university's marketing efforts and building relationships with the socio-economic environment
• Engaging in organizational activities within the faculty and university

Requirements

Research Field

Psychological sciences » Psychology

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in social sciences, in the discipline of psychology (obtained no later than September 30, 2024), and a master's degree in psychology
• Fluent proficiency in English and Polish languages
• Minimum one year of teaching experience (conducting classes with students and preparing teaching materials)
• Availability to work on weekdays and weekends
• Research interests in the field of clinical psychology of children and adolescents, personality psychology, or professional ethics of psychologists
• Teaching experience and scientific achievements in one of the following areas: clinical psychology of children and adolescents, personality psychology, and/or individual differences psychology
• Experience in actively participating in international scientific conferences
• Experience in implementing grants (as a principal investigator, main executor, or fellow) funded by external sources or experience in fundraising for scientific research
• Declaration of employment at SWPS University as the primary place of work

Additional Information
Benefits

• Employment based on a full-time employment contract
• Remuneration ranging from 7,800 to 10,200 PLN gross
• Professional development opportunities
• Scientific mentoring aimed at furthering both teaching and research development
• Participation in shaping and developing the Faculty
• Possibility of obtaining funding for participation in international scientific conferences
• Work in a friendly and supportive environment that cares about the quality of life of employees
• Discounts on master's and postgraduate studies offered by SWPS University for the employee and their family
• Subsidy for private medical care for the employee and their family
• Subsidy for the Multisport and Benefit Platform package
• Opportunity to join a Group Insurance on preferential terms

Eligibility criteria

Formal criteria:

• Scientific achievements – 50% of the final score
• Teaching achievements – 30% of the final score
• Organizational and practical achievements – 20% of the final score

Selection process

Application submission deadline:  May 15, 2024

Results will be announced on:   May 26, 2024

Employment dates from:  October 1, 2024

 

Additional comments

Required documents:

• Academic CV with a list of scientific, teaching, and organizational achievements directly related to the specified qualification criteria
• Scan of the document confirming the receipt of the academic degree and professional title (or a statement indicating the planned date of obtaining it along with information from the supervisor about the progress of work)

 

Competition Committee:

• Dr Monika Kornacka - Chair of the Committee
• Professor Danuta Rode - Member of the Committee
• Professor Damian Grabowski - Member of the Committee
• Aleksandra Mysłek - Representative of the HR Department
• Anna Szewczyk - Committee Secretary

Regulations

For any additional information, please contact via email at [email protected] , referring to reference number 1037/WP/KAT/24.

The Competition Committee reserves the right to contact only selected candidates.

 

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Faculty of Psychology in Katowice

Country

Poland

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://system.erecruiter.pl/FormTemplates/RecruitmentForm.aspx?WebID=20b0c7720…

Contact

State/Province

Katowice

City

Katowice

Website

http://swps.pl

Street

Techników 9

Postal Code

40-326

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED