Assistant Professor

Head of the Institute of English Studies, Faculty of Modern Language, University of Warsaw

Announces an open competition for the post of Assistant Professor (Polish: “adiunkt”)

Group of employees: research and teaching

Number of positions: 1

Employment period: fixed-time employment contract 01.10.2022 -30.09.2024

Full-time contract

Job requirements:

The successful candidate for the position shall comply with the requirements specified in art. 113 of The Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 (Journal of Laws 2018, item 1668 with amendments), and will present the following:

1. A doctoral degree in literary studies, with specialization in British literature

2. Detailed plans for future research, including a “habilitation” dissertation;

The candidate is expected to present a well-developed research plan. Their research interests should complement and broaden the current profile of the Department of British Literature;

3. Publication record, including conference presentations;

4. Experience in university teaching;

5. Ability to teach academic English and to carry out organizational tasks for the Institute of English Studies;

6. Ability to teach courses at all levels and programmes offered by the Institute of English Studies.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Conducting and disseminating research;

2. Teaching classes included in the curriculum;

3. Carrying out organizational tasks assigned by the head of the Institute, related to research and teaching conducted at the Institute.

Required documents:

1. Job application addressed to the Rector of the University of Warsaw

2. CV including the list of publications and other academic achievements;

3. A copy of the PhD diploma

4. Kwestionariusz osobowy

5. Klauzula informacyjna przy rekrutacji do pracy

6. A statement confirming that te candidate has been informed about the conditions of conducting the competition procedure for the position of an academic teacher and accepts the terms.

Applications and the required documents should be sent by email to

[email protected] by June 24th 2022.

The results of the competition will be announced by July 24th 2022.

The competition is the first stage of the employment procedure for academic teachers as per the Statute of the University of Warsaw. The result of the competition provides a basis for further proceedings.

The Institute of English Studies may invite only selected candidates for the interview. The candidates will be notified about the date, time and form of the Interview by email.