The SWPS University is a non-public academic institution conducting scientific and educational activities in Warsaw, Wrocław, Sopot, Poznań, Katowice, and Kraków. We belong to the most active research centers in Poland, and the results of our research are applied in various areas of the economy and social life. We translate high-quality research into modern teaching methods, offering study programs based on the latest knowledge that truly prepare students for the challenges of the modern world.
It's a community that combines diverse experiences and beliefs. We create an open, multicultural environment that allows all employees to achieve their goals and fully develop their potential.
Our commitment to the development of science and the pursuit of the highest quality research is the foundation on which we build our successes, as evidenced by the distinction of being awarded the A+ category as one of the best research centers in the country in the fields of psychology, politics, and administration.
SWPS University, as a non-public institution, exists to serve humanity, society, and the environment through education, science, art, and public activities. We fulfill this mission as a strong institution, based on a community of employees, students, and alumni.
Location: Warszawa Ref. no.: 1168/WNS/WWA/26
Teaching Assistant
Faculty of Social Sciences in Warsaw
Department of Sociology
Employment group: teaching-research
Research profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Teaching hours: 240
Duties:
- conducting classes (workshops and seminars) in full-time and part-time study programs according to the schedule (conducting classes on specific weekdays and selected weekends)
- performing tasks related to teaching, including creating syllabi, checking assignments, issuing grades, and archiving student works, holding meetings with students in the form of consultations/office hours, participating in the graduation process at the Bachelor's degree level
- continuous improvement of teaching skills through participation in internal training courses (at the Faculty and University level) and external training courses
- conducting scientific research and preparing scientific publications within a research team
- initiating projects of an applied nature, including implementation projects
- publishing research results in scored journals with an established impact factor and in monographs, within the two-year period specified by the current resolution of the Institute Scientific Council
- improving research skills
- popularizing academic research results among students, referring to research results during teaching
- involvement in administrative work at the Faculty and University (including participation in university collegial bodies, advisory bodies, committees, faculty meetings, etc.)
- contributing to the integration of the student community by supporting the activities of student research clubs and student organizations
- supporting activities aimed at maintaining good relations with graduates
- supporting the University's marketing activities and building relationships with the socio-economic environment
Requirements:
- holding a master's degree in the field of social sciences, in the discipline of sociology, management and quality sciences, or psychology
- experience conducting lectures, classes, workshops, or diploma seminars at a higher education institution, or experience delivering professional courses, workshops, and training sessions
- high teaching and methodological skills
- ability to create original class curricula and innovative teaching materials
- documents confirming the completion of courses or other forms of education aimed at enhancing teaching qualifications
- experience in active participation in international academic conferences
- a scientific record in the area of human resources confirmed by publications in peer-reviewed journals with an impact factor
- English proficiency for the purpose of conducting classes (and/or consultations)
- fluency in Polish language
- strong computer literacy and readiness to learn new software tools
- readiness to conduct classes on weekends
- commitment to submit a declaration confirming SWPS University as the primary place of employment
Preferred qualiffications:
- certificates confirming teaching qualifications
We offer:
- full-time employment based on a contract of employment
- remuneration within the range of 5800 - 7400 PLN gross (50% tax-deductible costs for authors)
- support from teaching advisors
- the opportunity to participate in training programs and workshops held as a part of Teaching Skills Weeks
- support from the Center for Academic Competence Development
- bonuses for highly rated publications affiliated with SWPS University
- 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
- 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
- points-based employee rewards program
- subsidized purchase of corrective glasses
- group life insurance policy option with the PZU insurance company
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 Master's degree in the field of social sciences, in the discipline of sociology, management and quality sciences, or psychology
- a certificate confirming knowledge of a foreign language at the required proficiency level
Formal criteria:
- scientific achievements: 50% of the finalgrade
- teaching achievements: 30% of the final grade
- organizational or practical achievements: 20% of the final grade
Important dates:
- the deadline for submission of documents is: 2026-07-04
- successful candidates will be announced on: 2026-08-01
- date of commencement of work: 2026-10-01
Competition Committee:
- Associate Professor Katarzyna Januszkiewicz - Chair of the Committee
- Professor Mikołaj Cześnik - Member of the Committee
- Ph.D. Olga Czeranowska - Member of the Committee
- Kinga Luboń - Member of the HR
- Zuzanna Świtalska - Committee Secretary
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 [email protected] referring to ref. no. 1168/WNS/WWA/26.
Applications should be submitted electronically using the application form available by clicking on the APPLY button.
