Associate Professor

3 Apr 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

SWPS University

Research Field

Psychological sciences » Psychology

Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)

Positions

Postdoc Positions

Application Deadline

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

Country

Poland

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

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

• conducting classes (lectures, workshops, Master's seminars) in social psychology / individual differences psychology / psychological research methodology, in full-time and part-time study programs according to the schedule (conducting classes on specific weekdays and selected weekends), including participation in doctoral education
• developing original class curricula and introducing qualitative and substantive changes to existing syllabi and study programs
• performing tasks related to teaching, including creating syllabi, issuing grades, and archiving student works, participating in the graduation process and conducting exams, as well as holding consultations with students and doctoral candidates
• contributing to the improvement of teaching quality by acting as a mentor for teaching staff
• promoting research results among students and doctoral candidates, including referring to research findings during teaching activities
• supporting the development of students and doctoral candidates, in particular through substantive supervision of student and doctoral organizations
• conducting academic research and actively seeking funding for academic research
• initiating application-oriented projects, including implementation projects
• publishing research results in peer-reviewed journals with a fixed IF and monographs, on a two-year basis as determined by the current resolution of the Institute's Scientific Board
• enhancing research skills and tools
• contributing to the integration of the student community and supporting activities aimed at maintaining good relationships with alumni
• involvement in organizational work at the Faculty and at the University (including participation in collegial bodies, advisory boards, committees, cooperation with academic staff responsible for organizing teaching or research activities, and readiness to fulfill assigned functions and administrative tasks)
• contributing to the integration of the academic community by supporting student research groups and student, doctoral, and alumni organizations
• supporting the University's marketing activities and building relationships with the socio-economic environment

Where to apply

Website

https://system.erecruiter.pl/FormTemplates/RecruitmentForm.aspx?WebID=b358a28cc…

Requirements

Research Field

Psychological sciences » Psychology

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• holding the post-doctoral degree in social sciences or humanities in the discipline of psychology
• specialization in the field of social psychology / individual differences psychology / psychological research methodology
• experience in teaching at the academic level, such as lectures, workshops, or seminars, as well as in preparing teaching materials
• high teaching and methodological skills
• documented completion of courses or other forms of education improving teaching qualifications, experience in preparing teaching materials and creating new study programs, as well as awards for teaching activities and high ratings for teaching work in previous places of employment
• experience in active participation in international academic conferences
• having academic achievements in the field of psychology, confirmed by publications in peer-reviewed journals with an impact factor
• experience in implementing grants (manager, principal investigator) financed from external sources or experience in obtaining funding for scientific research
• English proficiency for the purpose of conducting classes (and/or consultations) in this language
• fluency in Polish language
• strong computer literacy and readiness to learn new software tools
• readiness to teach classes on weekends
• commitment to declare SWPS University as the primary place of employment

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Languages

POLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Benefits

• full-time employment based on a contract of employment
• remuneration within the range of 9 800 - 16 400 PLN gross (50% tax-deductible costs for authors)
• support from the Center for Academic Competence Development
• support from teaching advisors
• the opportunity to participate in training programs and workshops held as a part of Teaching Skills Weeks
• opportunity to participate in a mentoring program
• opportunity to participate in academic conferences
• support for the commercialization of research projects
• support of the Office for Research in the implementation and settlement of research projects
• bonuses for highly rated publications affiliated with SWPS University
• financial support for ongoing research (university-wide, institute, and faculty competitions), as well as funding for conference trips and academic publication costs (in accordance with internal regulations)
• an attractive benefits package:
  • a discount on Master's studies and graduate certificate programs for employees, as well as their close relatives and partners — discount increases with the employee’s seniority
  • a discount on SWPS University’s remaining educational offer
  • a 30% discount on language courses offered by SWPS University’s language school
  • professional development opportunities through participation in the Erasmus+ program
  • psychological support via SWPS University Clinic of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
  • low-interest housing loans
  • a Multisport Plus gym and fitness benefits package
  • subsidized private healthcare package in Medicover or Lux Med for employees and attractively priced packages for their close relatives and partners
  • access to a cafeteria-based employee benefits system
  • subsidized purchase of corrective glasses
  • group life insurance policy option with the PZU insurance company

Eligibility criteria

The Competition Committee:

• Associate Professor Anna Ziółkowska - Chair of the Committee
• Associate Professor Jarosław Michałowski - Member of the Committee
• Ph.D. Agnieszka Czerw - Member of the Committee
• Angelika Szczuka - Member of the HR
• Zuzanna Świtalska - Committee Secretary

Important dates:

• the deadline for submission of documents is: 2026-04-30
• successful candidates will be announced on: 2026-05-29
• date of commencement of work: 2026-10-01

Selection process

Required documents:

• CV with a list of academic, teaching, and administrative achievements (with reference to the criteria specified above), as well as a description of other professional experience and research interests
• a scanned copy of a diploma confirming a post-doctoral degree 
• a certificate confirming knowledge of a foreign language at the required proficiency level

Formal criteria: 

• scientific achievements: 50% of the final grade
• teaching achievements: 30% of the final grade
• organizational or practical achievements: 20% of the final grade

Important information:

The position of Associate Professor will be offered to a person holding the post-doctoral degree (doktor habilitowany) or equivalent. We will offer assistance to those wishing to pursue the post-doctoral degree in Poland. We are also willing to discuss the details of the formal procedure with interested candidates during the recruitment process. 

Additional comments

Regulations on recruitment of academic staff for teaching and teaching-research positions  

The Competition Committee reserves the right to contact only selected candidates.

The candidates who receive the highest scores from the Committee will be invited for an interview.

After conducting the competition, the Committee may, based on its results, draw up a reserve list of candidates in case it is possible to employ more people or a candidate withdraws. The reserve list of candidates shall be valid for no longer than 12 months from the date of this competition.

For any additional information please contact zswitalska@swps.edu.pl referring to ref. no. 1156/WPiP/PZN/26.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

SWPS University

Country

Poland

City

Poznań

Geofield

Contact

State/Province

Warszawa

City

Warszawa

Website

http://swps.pl

Street

Chodakowska, 19/31

Postal Code

03-815

E-Mail

zswitalska@swps.edu.pl

STATUS: EXPIRED

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