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.

Personal Data Processing Notice
Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem, Company ID No. 44555601, with its registered office at Pasteurova 3544/1, 400 96 Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic, telephone +420 475 286 316, e-mail: personalni@ujep.cz, will process your personal data for the purpose of selecting a suitable employee and concluding an employment contract for the above-mentioned position. Your personal data will be processed only to the extent necessary for recruitment activities, including communication with applicants and assessment of their qualifications prior to the conclusion of an employment contract. The processed data may include your name and surname, address, e-mail address, information concerning your education and previous professional experience, and any other information voluntarily provided in your application documents. Your personal data will be processed only for the duration of the recruitment process and in any case for no longer than three months. Appropriate measures will be taken to ensure the security of your personal data, and such data will not be disclosed to any third party. In accordance with applicable legal regulations, you have the right to access your personal data, request correction, erasure, or restriction of processing. The supervisory authority responsible for personal data protection in the Czech Republic is the Office for Personal Data Protection. You may also lodge a complaint with this authority. Further information on personal data protection at Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem is available in the University’s Personal Data Processing Policy.