Assistant Professor for the Institute for Research in Inclusive Education

Department: Institute for Research in Inclusive Education  – Faculty of Education
Deadline: 11 May 2025
Start date: 01.09.2025
Job type: part-time
Job field: Science and research | Education and schooling

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

focusing on research in the field of inclusive education of preschool children and teaching courses in Special Education and related study programs

Institute for Research in Inclusive Education

University/Faculty: Masaryk  University/ Faculty of Education
Employment: fixed-term 1 to 3 years with the possibility of extension
Amount of time: 20h/week
Position category: R2
Start date: 1 September 2025
Number of open positions: 1
Deadline for applications: 2025_05-11

Iinformation about the Institute for Research in Inclusive Education (IVIV) is available on its website https://iviv.ped.muni.cz

YOUR JOB DESCRIPTION

The assistant professor will perform activities related to the research, teaching and professional aspects of the academic profession:

• The dominant area of activity will be research activities in the field of early childhood education and care, including systemic and conceptual approaches to inclusion and preschool education. European policies on early childhood education, care and education,
• Successful applicant will be included in the working team focusing on development and research projects (GAČR, TAČR, Erasmus+),
• will prepare and implement interdisciplinary projects with a research focus,
• will lead his/her own research and publication activities,
• will participate in the implementation of teaching in compulsory and elective courses in the above mentioned study programs,
• will participate in the development and support of new forms of teaching using artificial intelligence (AI),
• will lead, review and consult bachelor and master theses conducted at IVIV,
• participation in the research and professional projects of colleagues is expected,
• as an assistant professor, he/she can be a member of committees and act as a tutor or consultant, prepare for the requirements for appointment as an associate professor and guarantee selected courses in the program Special education.

OUR REQUIREMENTS

Qualification:

• completed doctoral studies (Ph.D.) in the field of education, psychology or sociology,
• experience with publishing in peer-reviewed journals (at least 3 published papers in the last 6 years in journals included in the Web of Science database),
• previous experience of teaching courses at a university,
• experience in preparing and managing research grants (GAČR or TAČR),
• active knowledge of English and another world language (minimum level for both languages: C1),
• ability to teach in Czech language (proof of Czech language proficiency),
• Experience in delivering professional courses focused on the use of AI in education (an advantage).

Required knowledge, skills, abilities

• Broad user proficiency on PC and mobile devices. Knowledge of AI research focused applications. Knowledge of secure data, information and digital content management, ability to collaborate through digital technologies,
• Basic social media management skills,
• Flexibility and willingness to contribute to the development of quality undergraduate student training,
• Good organizational and communication skills, independence, responsibility, ability to come up with own research and pedagogical projects and innovations in teaching.

WE OFFER

Employee benefits

• eight weeks of vacation, flexible working hours, pension contribution,
• meals in MU canteens,
• possibility to use sports facilities in Brno,

Work environment

• Employment in a prestigious institution awarded the HR Excellence in Research Award,
• combining science with teaching activities,
• a well-equipped working environment in a well accessible location in Brno.

Education and development

• Career development and growth, the possibility of being assigned a mentor on entry,
• education, language and other courses provided by MU, use of MUNI libraries,
• possibility to take advantage of foreign stays and internships, participation in conferences.

HOW TO APPLY?

Apply via the online application link to May 11, 2025 and submit the required documents:

• Structured CV in PDF format (min. 1 A4).
• Copy of diploma from the highest level of education (without notarial certificate).
• A structured list of publications and professional activities for the last 5 years.

After the e-application deadline, you will receive information about the next steps.

MORE INFORMATION

Submitting the required documents when sending the e-application

In case of failure to provide the copies via the e-application, the applicant will be at most once asked to provide them by a specific date. If he/she fails to submit the materials by that date, he/she will not be admitted to the next round of the selection process, which is the interview.

Selection process and selection criteria

1. submission of all required documents in the e-application, 2. knowledge of the Czech language in both written and verbal form, 3. the candidate's profile compliance with the requirements for the position.

Non-discrimination declaration

At that Faculty of Education, Masaryk University, we promote equal access; every applicant has a chance to get a job regardless of age, gender, social or other disadvantages. Selection procedures are conducted following the University Selection Procedure Regulations.

Information about the faculty

The Faculty of Education, recipient of the prestigious international HR Excellence in Research Award, is a faculty with a relevant research focus based on interdisciplinarity linking teaching, scientific research and social engagement in academia. It develops HR strategy, supports career development, reconciliation of work and personal life of employed persons and provides a diverse range of benefits.