University of Wroclaw invites applications for the position of assistant at the Institute of English Studies (Department of American Literature and Culture)

University of Wroclaw, Poland

Updated: about 2 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 15 Apr 2024

8 Mar 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

University of Wroclaw
Department

Philological Faculty
Research Field

Literature » Other
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country

Poland
Application Deadline

15 Apr 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

Tbd
Offer Starting Date

1 Oct 2024
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme
Reference Number

No 22.2024.IFA.WF.ER of 08.03.2024
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

No 22.2024.IFA.WF.ER of 08.03.2024

Institute/Department: Institute of English Studies

Position: assistant

Type of position: research and teaching

  • in research discipline: literary studies
  • in research field: humanities

Vacancies/positions:1

Type of contract: full time

Application deadline: 15.04.2024

Estimated date of the contest settlement: 31.05.2024

Envisaged job starting date: 01.10.2024

Period of employment: temporary

The competition is open to each candidate who meets the requirements set out in the Higher Education and Science Act of July 20th 2018 (Journal of Laws of 2018, item 1668 as amended) and the Statute of University of Wroclaw.

The candidate is required to

  • Hold a master’s degree in the humanities, specializing in literary studies – preferably having written a master’s thesis on American literature or culture.
  • Demonstrate experience in conducting research, teaching, and popularizing in the field of digital narratives and media.
  • Have precise plans for academic development in the field of digital media, particularly game studies.
  • Demonstrate professional experience in teaching American literature and practical English.
  • Demonstrate sufficient fluency in Polish for effective communication in academic teaching and the academic environment.
  • The search committee will also consider the following additional criteria related to the academic profile of the Department of American Literature and Culture, as well as the teaching needs of the Institute of English Studies: internships and scholarships abroad.

    • Responsibilities

  • Conducting classes and administrative work related to the implementation and organization of the teaching process, within the scope and dimension envisaged for the position of assistant in accordance with the current internal normative acts of the University of Wrocław.
  • Performing other tasks and activities related to the implementation and organization of the teaching process indicated by the Director of the Institute of English Studies or the head of the Department of American Literature and Culture.
  • Conducting research in the discipline of literary studies, including applying for internal, national and international grants, in accordance with criteria established by the relevant Discipline Council.
  • Publication of academic studies with the "University of Wrocław" affiliation and their reliable documentation through the Library of the Institute of English Studies.
  • Active participation in academic and editorial activities of the Department (department meetings, academic conferences at home and abroad, as well as editorial work on publications edited at the Institute of English Studies).
  • Observing the provisions of copyright and related rights in teaching, scientific and creative activity.

    • The application for the competition should include

  • Personal  questionnaire  (https://hr.uwr.edu.pl/wp-content/uploads/sites/158/2022/05/PERSONAL-DATA-FORM-FOR-EMPLOYMENT-APPLICANT_eng.pdf ).
  • Curriculum vitae.
  • A copy of the master’s diploma.
  • Statement whether the University of Wroclaw will be the primary place of work in the case of winning the competition (https://hr.uwr.edu.pl/wp-content/uploads/sites/158/2022/05/Workplace-st… ).
  • Declaration of the discipline in which the candidate will conduct research and in the case of people conducting research in more than one discipline the percentage of their involvement in each of these disciplines (https://hr.uwr.edu.pl/wp-content/uploads/sites/158/2022/05/Scientific-d… ).
  • Self-presentation (information about scientific, organizational, and other achievements).
  • List scientific publications in the last ten years.
  • Electronic versions of the two most important publications that the candidate considers representative of his or her scientific achievements or an explanation of the lack of them.
  • Application for employment addressed to HM Rector.
  • Declaration – article 113 the Law on Higher Education and Science (https://hr.uwr.edu.pl/wp-content/uploads/sites/158/2023/05/Declaration-Article-113.pdf ).
  • Information about research plans (in the form of a brief summary of the subject and purpose of future research).
  • Any other documents which may prove the applicant’s eligibility for the position.

    • The CV should include the following note: I consent, within the meaning of Articles 4 and 7 of RODO, i.e. Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation) (Official Journal of the EU L of 4.05.2016, pp. 1-88), to the processing of my personal data by the University of Wrocław, pl. Uniwersytecki 1, 50-137 Wrocław, for the purpose of recruitment for employment at the University of Wrocław. I am aware that the consent given may be withdrawn at any time in a manner appropriate to its giving.

    All the documents should be send only in an electronic form to the following address: [email protected] with the subject of the message: "assistant.22.IFA.WF".

    Additional information:

  • The University of Wrocław reserves the right to contact only selected candidates.
  • Selected candidates may be required to undergo an interview by means of electronic communication allowing audio and video transmission.
  • The University of Wrocław reserves the right to close the competition without selecting a candidate.
  • The University of Wrocław reserves the right to cancel the competition.
  • The University of Wrocław does not provide housing.

    • Information clause for persons participating in the recruitment process: https://hr.uwr.edu.pl/en/information-clause-for-persons-participating-i…


    Requirements
    Research Field
    Literature » Other
    Education Level
    Master Degree or equivalent

    Languages
    ENGLISH
    Level
    Excellent

    Languages
    POLISH
    Level
    Excellent

    Additional Information
    Work Location(s)
    Number of offers available
    1
    Company/Institute
    University of Wrocław
    Country
    Poland
    Geofield


    Where to apply
    E-mail

    [email protected]

    Contact
    City

    50-137 Wrocław
    Website

    https://hr.uwr.edu.pl/en/
    Street

    pl. Uniwersytecki 1
    E-Mail

    [email protected]

    STATUS: EXPIRED

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