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Assistant Professor
Focus: teaching
Faculty of Psychology in Cracow
Number of teaching hours: 360
Number of positions: 2
Ref. No. 1084/WP/KRK/25
Duties:
- performing teaching duties for full-time and part-time students in the field of psychology in both Polish and English according to the schedule
- conducting diploma seminars
- preparing and carrying out documentation of classes: syllabuses, evaluations, archiving student work
- developing the content and scenarios of classes
- participating in the defense of diploma theses
- coordinating the work of other lecturers in the preparation of classes
- cooperating with the faculty coordinator
- taking care of the development of teaching competencies by participating in internal trainings organized by both the department and the university, e.g., during the Week of Teaching Competencies
- acquiring and implementing scientific and research projects
- conducting scientific activities and publishing their results
- participating in faculty meetings
- readiness to perform assigned functions and organizational tasks at the Faculty
- organizing and participating in undertakings carried out by the University, the Faculty and the Institute
- participating in activities promoting the University, the Faculty and the Institute
- representing the University, Faculty and Institute in environmental bodies
Requirements:
- possession of a doctoral degree in the social sciences in the discipline of psychology (obtained no later than September 30, 2025) and a master's degree in psychology
- min. 1 year of experience in teaching at a university such as lectures, exercises, workshops or graduation seminars or experience in conducting professional trainings, workshops and trainings
- teaching and research interests in the field of psychology
- fluent knowledge of Polish
- fluent knowledge of English
- computer proficiency and willingness to learn new applications
- declaration of employment at SWPS University as the primary place of work
- readiness to teach also on weekends
Nice to have:
- experience in teaching in English
We offer:
employment based on a full-time employment contract
remuneration within the range: PLN 7 800 - 10 200 gross
support of didactic advisors
opportunity to participate in training courses and workshops held as part
of the Weeks of Teaching Competence
support of the Research Department in the implementation and settlement of research projects
bonuses for high-scoring publications affiliated with SWPS University
opportunity to participate in scientific conferences
support in the commercialization of research projects
attractive benefits package:
discount on master's and postgraduate studies for working people and their relatives, which increases with seniority
discount on other educational offerings offered by SWPS University
30% discount on language courses at the SWPS University language school
opportunity for professional development through participation in the Erasmus+ program
psychological support at the Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Clinic at SWPS University
Multisport Plus sports card
subsidized private medical care in Medicover or Lux Med for working people and beneficial packages for their relatives
access to a cafeteria of one-time benefits
co-financing of eyeglasses
life insurance in TU PZU
Required documents:
CV with a list of scientific, teaching and organizational achievements
(with direct reference to the eligibility criteria stated above), as well as including a description of other professional experience and interests
- a scan of a document confirming the attainment of a doctoral degree or a statement on the planned date of its attainment, and a scan of a document confirming the attainment of a master's degree
- a statement confirming knowledge of a foreign language at the required level
Formal criteria:
- academic achievements - 20% of the final assessment
- teaching achievements - 50% of the final assessment
- organisational and practical achievements - 30% of the final assessment
Important dates:
- application submission deadline: May 8, 2025
- results will be announced on: May 30, 2025
- employment dates from: October 1, 2025
Search Committee:
- Professor Edward Nęcka - Chair of the Committee
- Doctor Marlena Banasik - Member of the Committee
- Doctor Monika Kornacka - Member of the Committee
- Aleksandra Mysłek - Member of the HR staff
- Emilia Kuryło - Committee Secretary
The Search Committee reserves the right to contact only selected candidates.
SEARCH REGULATIONS
For any additional information please send an email to: [email protected] quoting the recruitment reference number 1084/WP/KRK/25.
