Assistant in a didactic group conducting research and teaching in the field of finance at the Faculty of Economic Sciences of the University of Warsaw.

22 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Warsaw

Department

Faculty of Economic Sciences

Research Field

Economics » Financial science

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Poland

Application Deadline

21 Mar 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Bratislava)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

22 Feb 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 selected candidate will teach courses at the Faculty of Economic Sciences of the University of Warsaw as an assistant with a total teaching load of 360 hours a year, including classes for 1st and 2nd degree students and/or specialist classes. The selected candidate is expected to teach courses on topics in the field of finance, finance (ACCA), financial accounting, tax accounting (ACCA) in the area of PIT (personal income tax) and tax accounting (ACCA) in the area of CIT (corporate income tax). Courses should be offered in Polish and/or English.

Requirements

Research Field

Economics » Financial science

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• at least an MA degree (or equivalent) in the field of social sciences or the discipline of economics and finance.
• teaching experience in conducting classes with students (preferred experience in teaching courses on topics such as finance, accounting, personal and corporate income taxation);
• being able to conduct teaching in the discipline of economics and finance, in particular in the fields of finance, accounting and taxation;
• knowledge of the English language at a level sufficient to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Specific Requirements

• other significant achievements (e.g., qualifications, competencies, skills confirmed by certificates, awards, scholarships) and experience (e.g., holding organizational functions, participation in national and international teaching or research projects);
• excellent didactic activity (including hours of classes conducted, thematic diversity of classes offered, management of teaching projects, cooperation with business, organizational support of teaching offerings, training conducted);
• international experience (including cooperation with foreign research institutions and participation in international projects).

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Economics » Financial science

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Internal Application form(s) needed
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Additional Information
Benefits

• interesting and challenging work;
• large scope of independence and responsibility;
• organizational support on the part of the Faculty’s administration;
• seniority allowance (1% increase of gross remuneration for each year of employment, from the fourth year of employment, max. 20%);
• thirteenth salary;
• full-time employment contract;
• stability of employment at a renowned public university;
• rich social package, including among others:
  • subsidies for tourist holidays (so called "under the bushel" or bought in other institutions),
  • reduced rates of stays at University holiday centres;
  • preferential loans, e.g. for the purchase of a flat and for renovation purposes, financial aid in case of accidents and additional benefits for children;
  • the possibility to use a pass for the University's own sports facilities;
• possibility of private health insurance, including family members;
• the offer of FitProfit or FitSport sports and recreation cards allowing access to sport facilities all over Poland;
• possibility of short-term foreign scholarships within the Erasmus+ offer for University’s employees, including training visits in order to improve skills and qualifications needed at work and to exchange experiences on an international scale;
• possibility of using psychological help in the University's own Psychological Help Centre;
• the opportunity to participate in interesting workshops and meetings at various University’s facilities outside Warsaw, e.g. the modern European Centre for Geological Education in Chęciny, the Astronomical Observatory Station in Ostrowik, the Geobotanical Station in Białowieża and others;
• the opportunity to use the University's own nursery;
• the possibility of raising professional competences through participation in trainings and courses, and many other benefits and opportunities associated with employment with a leading employer in Poland.

Eligibility criteria

Candidates must meet the requirements set out in Article 113 of the Polish Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 (Journal of Laws 2021, item 478, as amended) and in the Statute of the University of Warsaw (Resolution no. 443 of the Senate of the University of Warsaw of 26 June 2019 on the adoption of the Statute of the University of Warsaw), Monitor of the University of Warsaw 2019, item 190).

Selection process

Applications will be evaluated by the Faculty Selection Committee. The Faculty reserves the right to respond only to certain applications. The competition may be closed without a selection being made if there is no candidate who meets the formal requirements and possesses an adequate academic track record.

The competition is the first stage of the employment procedure for an academic teacher, as specified in the Statute of the University of Warsaw. A positive outcome is the required basis for further proceedings.

Additional comments

The hired person will be a part of the team of the Faculty of Economic Sciences, University of Warsaw - the best research unit in Poland in the field of economics and finance and a university ranked among the top 3% of economic institutions in Europe.

Our researchers represent 25% of the top 200 economic authors in Poland, according to the RePEc ranking, and are currently implementing over sixty national and international research projects, including a prestigious Consolidator Grant funded by the European Research Council.

A team of ten people in the Research and Publications Office of the Faculty supports our Researchers at the stage of preparation, conduct and settlement of research projects.

We are an open, international community, functioning on the basis of dialogue and offering support in research and teaching activities.

The Faculty of Economic Sciences is also an excellent teaching unit, unique in Poland, holding 3 certificates of excellence issued by the Polish Accreditation Committee for all study programs.

The Faculty members teach on the best Polish programme in Economics, the internationally accredited Finance and Accounting studies and the prestigious Informatics and Econometrics programme.  The offer of the Faculty also includes specialized English-language programs - highly ranked in international lists: the program "Quantitative Finance" is ranked 12th in the world, "Data Science and Business Analytics" – 1st place in Eastern Europe.

As part of the University of Warsaw, we benefit from the potential of our University. We offer, among others, additional funds for research resulting from the implementation of the strategic programme "Excellence Initiative " and having the status of a Research University.  The University's vibrant international cooperation provides an opportunity for its employees to work with scientists from research centres all over the world, e.g. within the 4EU+ Alliance.

Finally, the University of Warsaw is a reliable employer, distinguished with the "HR Excellence in Research" award and offering a friendly working environment. The University has implemented the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct while recruiting employees, and according to the Forbes ranking "Best Employers in Poland 2021" Warsaw University is ranked 1st in the "higher education and science" category.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Faculty of Economic Sciences, University of Warsaw

Country

Poland

City

Warsaw

Postal Code

00-241

Street

Długa 44/50

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Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

Warsaw

Website

http://www.uw.edu.pl

Street

ul. Długa 44/50

Postal Code

00-241

E-Mail

[email protected]

Phone

+48225549174

STATUS: EXPIRED