12 May 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
University of Silesia in Katowice- Research Field
Cultural studies
Anthropology » Ethnology
Anthropology » Cultural anthropology- Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)- Country
Poland- Application Deadline
9 Jun 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Hours Per Week
app. 40- Offer Starting Date
1 Oct 2024- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme- Reference Number
20/2024/NA/WSNE - Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
THE RECTOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SILESIA IN KATOWICE
announces an open call for the position of the Assistant Professor in the employee group of research-teaching staff
Place of work: Faculty of Arts and Educational Science
Job location: ul. Bielska 62, 43-400 Cieszyn, ul. Bankowa 12, 40-007 Katowice
Number of available positions: 1
Reference Number.: 20/2024/NA/WSNE
Key words: ethnology and cultural anthropology, cultural and religious studies, qualitative research, ethnographic research, Global South
Applications 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 (i.e., Journal of Law 2023 item 742).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- conducting scientific research in the discipline of Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology,
- teaching classes in the 1st cycle and 2nd cycle studies for the Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology, Socio-cultural Animation with Cultural Education, Cultural Education and as a part of general university modules,
- realization of the organizational tasks in accordance with the Individual Assignment of Duties.
Requirements
- Research Field
- Anthropology » Ethnology
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
- Research Field
- Cultural studies
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- minimum PhD degree in the area of ethnology and cultural anthropology or in the discipline related to culture and religion studies,
- experience in conducting ethnographical research in with particular emphasis on the research in the Global South countries (e.g. the current or historical studies in the Asian countries and/or African countries and/or South American countries),
- recent, high scoring scientific achievements in the discipline of ethnology and cultural anthropology or cultural and religion studies indexed in Scopus or the Web of Science,
- competences that allow for internationalization of the candidate’s artistic-scientific activity,
- experience in realization of the scientific projects,
- documented history of applying for research funds in the institutions in the candidate’s country and abroad,
- knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods used in the area of humanities and social sciences,
- experience in teaching classes in the higher education institution,
- experience in conducting classes using the tools for distance learning,
- command of English that allows for teaching classes,
- command of Polish that allows for conducting classes or readiness to learn Polish (in the case of foreign candidates).
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- presentation of the scientific development plan,
- readiness to work in a team,
- readiness to take up the role of the leader of a research team,
- readiness to the scientific and didactic mobility.
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
- Languages
- POLISH
- Level
- Excellent
- Research Field
- Anthropology » Ethnology
Additional Information
Benefits
TERMS 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 210 hours,
- task-based working time,
- opportunity for professional development,
- work environment supporting sustainable development based on the diversity, equality and inclusion,
- social benefits package,
- group life insurance for the University employees and their families,
- private medical care as a part of additional health insurance for the University employees and their families,
- 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 criteria
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Selection process
SCHEDULE OF THE CALL:
- application submission deadline: 9th of June 2024 (11.59 p.m. CET)
- the selection process will be concluded by: 8th of August 2024
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.
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 comments
IMPORTANT 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 of 2023 item 724).
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 of 2023 item 742), 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 of 2023 item 742), 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 details
https://us.edu.pl/pracownik/job-offers/
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Faculty of Arts and Educational Science
- Country
- Poland
- State/Province
- Silesia
- City
- Cieszyn
- Postal Code
- 43-400
- Street
- Bielska 62
Where to apply
- Website
https://system.erecruiter.pl/FormTemplates/RecruitmentForm.aspx?webid=BCAE2AC3-…
Contact
- State/Province
Silesia- City
Katowice- Website
https://us.edu.pl/en/- Street
Bankowa 12- Postal Code
40-007
[email protected]
STATUS: EXPIRED
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