Academic Staff Member for the Department of English Studies (applications by 7 May 2026)
The Dean of the Faculty of Education at Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem announces an external selection procedure for the position of an academic staff member at the Department of English Studies, Faculty of Education, UJEP.
Position / Field of Activity / Number of Vacancies:
1 position for an Assistant Professor
Job Description / Responsibilities:
The successful candidate is expected to teach and guarantee courses focused on Anglophone literature, supervise bachelor’s and master’s theses, and develop pedagogical, research, and publication activities, as well as potentially contribute to the development of international activities and projects.
Qualification Requirements:
A university degree in a relevant field with a focus on English and American Studies. Ongoing or completed doctoral studies (Ph.D.), or initiation/completion of habilitation or professorial appointment procedures in the field of Anglophone literature.
Language requirements: English at C1+ level.
Workload:
100% of full-time working hours
Expected Start Date:
September 1, 2026
Place of Work:
Department of English Studies, Faculty of Education, UJEP in Ústí nad Labem
Working Conditions / Career Development Opportunities:
We expect the ability to engage in creative work, publication activity, experience in academic research, and teaching practice in literature-oriented courses. Career progression is determined by the employee’s individual career plan. We offer a stable position with opportunities for career growth, flexible working hours, involvement in project activities, and appropriate salary conditions.
Information on the Selection Procedure and Criteria:
The selection procedure will be conducted in person/online. In the first round, applicants will be assessed based on submitted documents. Selected candidates will subsequently be invited for an interview, during which they may be asked to provide references or additional information to verify the stated facts. The applicant will briefly present their professional background and outline their vision for working at the department. The selection will be based on the candidate’s academic qualifications, professional experience, creative activity, and the presented vision.
Further Information:
http://www.ujep.cz or from the Vice-Dean for Quality and Development, Assoc. Prof. PhDr. Štefan Balkó, Ph.D., phone: +420 475 283 122.
Applications, including a CV, a scan/copy of documents proving academic and scientific-pedagogical qualifications, an overview of scientific and teaching activities and experience, membership in professional organizations, a list of publications and grant activities, should be sent by post to the HR Department of UJEP in Ústí nad Labem, Pasteurova 1, 400 96 Ústí nad Labem, or by email to personalni@ujep.cz by May 7, 2026.