12 Sep 2023

Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Silesia in Katowice

Research Field

Literature

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Poland

Application Deadline

9 Oct 2023 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

app. 40

Offer Starting Date

1 Jan 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

36/2023/NA/WH/IL

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

RECTOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SILESIA IN KATOWICE announces the open call for the position of Assistant Professor in the group of research- teaching staff

Place of work : Faculty of Humanities, Institute of Literary Studies

Job location: ul. Uniwersytecka 4, 40-007 Katowice

Number of available positions: 1

Keywords: Classical Studies, Mediterranean Studies, Literary Studies

Applications to the open call may be submitted by those who meet the conditions specified in Section 113 of the Act – Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 (i.e., Journal of Law 2022 item 574 as amended).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

conducting scientific research in the discipline of Literary Studies,

taking up the role of the leader of a research team,

conducting classes in the 1st cycle and 2nd cycle studies for the Classical Studies and Mediterranean,

realization of organizational duties in accordance with the Individual Assignment of Duties.

Requirements

Research Field

Literature

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

minimum PhD degree in the discipline of Literary Studies,

master's degree in the field of Classical Studies,

experience in conducting research in the discipline of Literary Studies in the area of Classical Studies,

very good knowledge of classical languages: Greek and Latin, confirmed by publications,

recent, high scoring scientific achievements in the discipline of Literary Studies indexed in the Scopus or Web of Science databases,

competences that allow for internationalization of the candidate's scientific activity: fluent knowledge (spoken and written) of at least one of the internationally recognized foreign languages: English, German, French or Italian,

experience in managing/realization/applying of scientific projects/grants,

experience in conducting classes in the higher education institution,

ability to conduct classes using the tools for distance learning,

command of English that allows for teaching classes,

command of Polish that allows for teaching classes or readiness to learn Polish (in the case of foreign candidates).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

presentation of letters of recommendation,

presentation of the didactic development plan.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Languages

POLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Literature

Additional Information

Benefits

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :

full-time employment under the fixed period employment contract,

employment at the University of Silesia as a primary place of work,

base remuneration in accordance with the Remuneration regulations of the University of Silesia

additional remuneration components in accordance with The Rules and Regulations of Remuneration for Employees of the University of Silesia in Katowice,

pro-quality bonus for special achievements according to regulations in force,

the annual teaching load of 210 hours,

task-based working time,

opportunity for professional development,

social benefits package,

group life insurance for the University employees, their spouses/life partners and adult children,

private medical care as a part of additional health insurance for the University employees, their spouses/life partners and children,

ability to join the Occupational Pension Scheme and the group pension insurance POGODNA JESIEŃ.

at the University of Silesia the first employment contract concluded with an academic is the fixed period employment contract for a period of a maximum 4 years.

Eligibility criteria

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

scientific resume (CV) and cover letter,

copies of documents confirming qualifications ((including the PhD diploma or certificate granting the PhD degree and MA diploma or equivalent degree diploma),

other documentation confirming achievements in the scientific and didactic work.

Selection process

SCHEDULE OF THE CALL:

application submission deadline: 9 th of October 2023 (11.59 p.m. CET)

the selection process will be concluded by: 9 th of December 2023

Applications received after the deadline, incomplete applications and applications submitted in any other way than defined in the open call announcement shall not be considered. The University reserves the right to leave the call unresolved.

Additional comments

The Selection Committee decides about the resolution of the open call or leaving the open call with no result. The final, binding decision on the employment of the selected candidate belongs to the Rector.

The condition necessary for the employment of the candidate selected in the selection proceedings is the fulfilment of the obligations arising from Section 265(4), (5), (13) of the Act – Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 (Journal of Law of 2022 item 574 as amended).

In the case of applying for employment at the University of Silesia in Katowice as the primary place of work, candidates employed in other higher education institutions as their primary place of work, should, as of the day of their employment, fulfil the requirement defined in art. 120, section 2 of the Act – Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 (Journal of Law of 2022 item 574 as amended), according to which an academic may have only one primary place of work at a time.

Website for additional job details

https: // us.edu.pl/pracownik/job-offers/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Faculty of Humanities, Institute of Literary Studies

Country

Poland

State/Province

Silesia

City

Katowice

Postal Code

40-007

Street

Uniwersytecka 4

Where to apply

Website

https: // system.erecruiter.pl/FormTemplates/RecruitmentForm.aspx?webid=ED5A9819-…

Contact

State/Province

Silesia

City

Katowice

Website

https: // us.edu.pl/en/

https: // us.edu.pl/pracownik/job-offers/

Street

Bankowa 12

Postal Code

40-007

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED