Career Opportunities - Academic JobsAssistant Professor specializing in Educational PsychologyThe 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
Workplace
Faculty of Education, Department of Educational and School Psychology
Position classification
Assistant Professor
Job descriptionAssistant professor will provide instruction in bachelor&primes and master&primes 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.Qualification requirements - required
Completed doctoral degree (Level III)
Required field of study: Psychology
Czech: C2
English: B2
Active research and publication activity in the field
Potential for professional growth
Research level
R2 Recognized
The expected form of employment
0.5 FTE
The duration of employment
fixed-term employment contract
The expected start date
Starting 1 September 2026, or as agreed
Wage conditions
The salary is based on the classification according to the university & primes internal salary regulations and also depends on the candidate & primes experience and involvement in research grant activities.
Benefits
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.
8 weeks of vacation per calendar year;
The language in which the selection procedure will be conducted
Czech
Documents required from the participant , specifically:
structured professional CV with an overview of publications
cover letter
scans of documents proving university education
Application deadline
30 April 2026 (inclusive)
Information about the selection procedureThe 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.
