Assistant Professor specializing in Educational Psychology

30 Mar 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Ostrava

Department

Faculty of Education

Research Field

Psychological sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Positions

PhD Positions

Application Deadline

30 Apr 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Prague)

Country

Czech Republic

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Part-time

Hours Per Week

20

Offer Starting Date

1 Sep 2026

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

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

No

Offer Description

Position title:

Assistant Professor specializing in Educational Psychology

The Dean of the Faculty of Education at the University of Ostrava announces a selection procedure for the position of Assistant Professor specializing in Educational Psychology

Category:

Academic position

Workplace:

Faculty of Education; Department of Educational and School Psychology

Type of systematized position:

Assistant Professor

Research level:

• EU research level – R2 Recognized

Expected working hours:

• 0.5 FTE

Duration of employment:

• fixed-term employment contract

Expected start date:

• Starting September 1, 2026, or as agreed

Salary conditions:

• The salary is based on the classification according to the university's internal salary regulations and also depends on the candidate's experience and involvement in research grant activities.

Job description:

Assistant professor will provide instruction in bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes (including the supervision and critique of final theses) as well as participate in the development of these degree programmes. In case of approval by the scientific council of the faculty, the assistant professor will participate in the development of doctoral study programmes. The scope of direct teaching on a long-term average will generally be 14 - 16 hours per week each semester (in the case of an exceptionally high involvement in research activities or faculty/UO management, the scope of direct teaching may decrease). The assistant professor will participate in creative activities, especially in independently managing complex research and development tasks, actively publishing in peer-reviewed journals and other forms of publication outputs under industry requirements and in accordance with the standards of creative activities at UO, actively participating in scientific conferences and professional meetings, and (in the case of artistic disciplines in the form of artistic activities which develop current trends on a national scale at minimum) presenting results of creative activities. Furthermore, the assistant professor will possess a third role at the university regarding the publication of creative activities in the administration associated with the activities performed and in the self-government of the university.

Where to apply

Website

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=BeoAsH4kSE6MkRzwDHSU7xXWsDS…

Requirements

Research Field

Educational sciences

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Qualification requirements:

• Completed doctoral degree (Level III)
• Required field of study: Psychology
• Czech: C2
• English: B2
• EU research level: R2 (Recognized)
• Active research and publication activity in the field
• Potential for professional growth

Languages

CZECH

Level

Excellent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Additional Information
Benefits

Benefits:

• 8 weeks of vacation per calendar year;
• 5 days of sick leave;
• Meal vouchers worth CZK 123/day;
• Flexible working hours and the option to work from home occasionally;
• Support for sports activities, e.g. through the MultiSport employee program;
• English language courses and other educational courses;
• Discounts on rent with Heimstaden;
• Elánek nursery for employees′ children and a 50% discount on nursery fees;
• University library services and free access to e-books;
• 15% discount on books at the University Shop and bookstore – OUShop;
• Discounted mobile phone rates as part of the T-Mobile benefits program;
• Work in a professional team at a stable employer;
• A supportive organizational policy and culture, pleasant working environment.

 

Selection process

Language in which the selection procedure will be conducted:

• Czech

Required documents from the participant:

Fill out and send Application form for the recruitment process of the Faculty of Education at UO – Vyplnit formulář

Upload all required documents to https://365osu-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/drive_personalni_pdf_osu_cz/IgBTuOP7fnH1QqQPdRDl2RqNAfDWD5IdnzOb1mFhALKgE-k  specifically:

• structured professional CV with an overview of publications
  • cover letter
  • scans of documents proving university education 

Deadline for timely submission of applications:

•  30. 4. 2026 (including)

Information about the selection process:

The Dean of the Faculty of Education reserves the right to invite only selected applicants for a personal interview and also the right not to select any applicant. The selection process may be canceled or announced repeatedly.

Contact:

PersonalniPdF@osu.cz

 

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Ostrava

Country

Czech Republic

City

Ostrava

Postal Code

702 00

Street

Dvořákova 7

Geofield

Contact

City

Ostrava

Website

http://www.osu.cz

Street

Dvořákova 7

Postal Code

701 03

E-Mail

PersonalniPdF@osu.cz

STATUS: EXPIRED

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