Assistant Professor

SWPS University, Poland

Updated: 2 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 19 Mar 2024

21 Feb 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

SWPS University
Research Field

Psychological sciences » Psychology
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country

Poland
Application Deadline

19 Mar 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)
Type of Contract

Temporary
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 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 team of the SWPS University consists of over 800 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.


Requirements
Research Field
Psychological sciences » Psychology
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications
  • Possession of a doctoral degree in the sciences or humanities in the discipline of psychology (no later than 30 September 2024) and a master's degree in psychology or related fields;
  • At least 3 years of teaching experience;
  • Fluency in English to be able to teach in this language;
  • Fluency in Polish;
  • Willingness to work weekends;
  • Experience in cooperation with business and the social environment;

Nice to have:

  • Participation in the implementation of externally funded projects, for example from national and international grants;
  • Experience of teaching in English and delivering classes abroad;
  • Experience in conducting training, workshops and trainings;
  • Possession of teaching competences evidenced by certificates or certificates of completion of courses or other forms of qualification training;
  • Experience in raising and accounting for funds for the organisation's activities and projects;
  • Ability to plan and organise teaching activities and implement new teaching programmes;
  • Experience in working in interdisciplinary team.

Specific Requirements
  • Conducting classes in Polish in the fields of work, organisation and management psychology, and professional competence development;
  • Developing international cooperation: working with students from partner universities, organising a summer school;
  • Conducting graduation seminars;
  • Organisational activity in the didactic area (participation in committees, supervision of students, supervision of the study circle, etc.);
  • Conducting research;
  • Preparation of scripts for teaching and publications popularising scientific knowledge.

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Languages
POLISH
Level
Excellent

Additional Information
Benefits
  • Employment based on a full-time employment contract;
  • Salary in the range of PLN 6300 - 8300 gross;
  • Opportunity to join group insurance on preferential terms;
  • Possibility of financial support for project and research activities and assistance in obtaining grants and partners;
  • Opportunities for professional development, including the development of teaching, project and research skills;
  • Flexible career development paths;
    Opportunity to work and develop in an interdisciplinary and friendly academic environment;
  • Subsidised private healthcare for the employee and beneficial packages for their family;
  • Funding for the Multisport and MultiBenefit package;
  • Discounts on graduate and postgraduate studies for the employee and his/her family;
  • Discounts on language courses;
  • Co-creation of an institutional culture that values openness, courage and responsibility.

Eligibility criteria

Scientific achievements - 25%​ of the final assessment
Teaching achievements - 60% of the final assessment
Organisational and practical achievements - 15% of the final assessment


Selection process

Required 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: ​19.03.2024

Competition results announced:​ 28.03.2024

Date of commencement of work:​ 01.10.2024

Competition Committee:

  • Hanna Bednarek PhD/Associate Professor, SWPS University​ - Chair of the Committee;
  • Andrzej Falkowski PhD/Associate Professor - Member of the Committee;
  • Robert Mackiewicz PhD - Member of the Committee;
  • Angelika Szczuka - HR Representative;
  • Anna Szewczyk -  Committee Secretary.

 


Additional comments

The competition is the first stage of the recruitment process for the position of the academic teacher specified in the Competition Regulations (LINK TO REGULATIONS ), and its positive outcome is the basis for further proceedings.

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

For any additional information please send an email to: [email protected]


Website for additional job details

https://english.swps.pl/

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
SWPS University
Country
Poland
City
Warszawa
Postal Code
03-815
Street
Chodakowska 19/31
Geofield


Where to apply
Website

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Contact
State/Province

Warszawa
City

Warszawa
Website

https://english.swps.pl/
Street

Chodakowska, 19/31
Postal Code

03-815
E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED

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