Assistant Professor

27 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

SWPS University

Research Field

Computer science » Informatics

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Poland

Application Deadline

25 Apr 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

The 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.

Requirements

Research Field

Computer science

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• PhD degree in Computer Science or related fields - natural and exact sciences (obtained no later than September 30, 2024) or in related fields - Computer Science in the field of Technical Sciences and Telecommunications;​
• At least 3 years of experience in teaching at a higher education institution;
• Experience in actively participating in scientific conferences;
• Possession of the scientific output in the area of computer science evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals with impact factor;
• Experience in implementing grants (as project leader, principal investigator, or grantee) funded by external sources, or experience in obtaining financial support for scientific research;
• Fluency in English enabling conducting classes;
• 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

Excellent

Additional Information
Benefits

• 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 – 30 % of the final assessment;
• Teaching achievements – 40 % of the final assessment;
• Organisational and practical achievements – 30 % 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 scan of the document confirming the attainment of the academic degree.

 

Please submit applications with the required documents by: April 25th 2024

Successful candidates will be announced on: May 16th 2024

Date of commencement of work: October 1st 2024

Competition 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 comments

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

For any additional information please send an email to: [email protected] , referring to the recruitment reference number 1019/WPRO/WWA/24

Regulations

Website for additional job details

https://english.swps.pl/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

SWPS University

Country

Poland

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://system.erecruiter.pl/FormTemplates/RecruitmentForm.aspx?WebID=3a195fb1f…

Contact

State/Province

Warszawa

City

Warszawa

Website

http://swps.pl

Street

Chodakowska 19/31

Postal Code

03-815

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED