Associate Professor in Philosophy or the Humanities (Application until 21 June 2026)
The Dean of the Faculty of Arts of Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem announces a selection procedure for the position of Associate Professor in Philosophy or the Humanities
Number of Vacancies / Position / Field
1 position – Associate Professor – Philosophy or Humanities
Job Description
In accordance with the UJEP Employee Work Regulations (Rector’s Directive No. 2/2019).
Responsibilities include:
- supervising Bachelor’s and Master’s theses,
- conducting research and publishing scholarly work,
- participating in project activities,
- willingness and ability to assume responsibility for the academic programme Critical Humanities Studies as its guarantor.
Qualification Requirements
- completed habilitation procedure (or near completion) and demonstrated research potential,
- creative thinking and ability to work systematically both independently and as part of a team,
- strong communication skills,
- ability to teach and publish in English; knowledge of additional languages is an advantage,
- reliability, accuracy, and flexibility,
- clean criminal record and full legal integrity.
Employment Conditions
- Full-time position (100%)
- Prospect of a permanent employment contract
- Expected starting date: September 2026
Place of Work
Faculty of Arts, Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem
Career Development
Career progression is governed by the UJEP Career Development Regulations and applicable Faculty regulations.
Application Procedure
Applications, including all required documents, should be sent by post to:
Human Resources Department
Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem
Pasteurova 1
400 96 Ústí nad Labem
Czech Republic
or by e-mail to: personalni@ujep.cz
Application deadline: 21 June 2026
We Offer
- flexible working hours,
- interesting and diverse work at an institution holding the HR Award,
- employee catering services,
- supplementary pension contributions,
- Pluxee employee benefits card and sports multi-pass card,
- sick days,
- pleasant and modern working environment.
Information on the Selection Procedure
The first round of the selection procedure will consist of an assessment of the submitted application materials (deadline: 21 June 2026). Applicants who successfully pass the first round may be invited to a personal interview in the second round.
The anticipated interview period is June–July 2026.
All applicants will be informed of the outcome no later than 10 working days after the completion of the selection procedure. Participants are not entitled to reimbursement of any costs incurred in connection with the selection procedure.
The Dean reserves the right to cancel the selection procedure at any time.