Assistant professor in Religious studies

University of Ostrava, Czech

Updated: about 2 months ago
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: 29 Mar 2026

25 Feb 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company

University of Ostrava
Department

Faculty of Arts
Research Field

Religious sciences
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions

PhD Positions
Application Deadline

29 Mar 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Prague)
Country

Czech Republic
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Part-time
Hours Per Week

16
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

The Dean of the Faculty of Arts of the University of Ostrava announces a selection procedure, ref. number: OU-11719/25-2026, to fill an academic position of: 

  • Assistant professor in Religious studies

Workplace

  • Department of Philosophy

Job description

  • Teaching in bachelor's and master's study programmes, including supervising and opposing theses, and participating in the development of these study programmes; the scope of direct teaching for a full-time position is usually 10–14 hours per week per semester on a long-term average
  • Participating in the doctoral study programs
  • Participating in creative activity – especially in the form of solving complex research tasks, active publication activity in peer-reviewed journals, participating in scientific conferences, presentation of the results of creative activity
  • Participating in the third role of the university – especially in the form of popularizing creative activity, in the administration connected with the performed activity and in the self-government of the university

Research level

  • R2 – Recognized

The expected form of employment

  • part-time: 40%, with the possibility of future increase

The expected start date

  • 1st September 2026 (or later by agreement)

Salary

  • According to the Internal Wage Regulations of the University of Ostrava: 6th wage tariff

Where to apply
Website
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=BeoAsH4kSE6MkRzwDHSU7xXWsDS…

Requirements
Research Field
Religious sciences
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Qualification requirements – required

  • Master's degree in Religious studies, Theology, or in a related field
  • PhD degree in Religious studies, Theology, or in a related field; in the case of ongoing doctoral studies, the condition is its completion (including passing the state doctoral examination) by 31st July, 2026
  • At least 3 years of teaching experience
  • Active scientific and publishing activity in the field
  • Knowledge of the English language at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
  • Knowledge of the Czech language at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Independent, responsible and proactive approach to work
  • Civil and moral integrity

Qualification requirements – preferred

  • Experience in dealing with grant and scientific research projects

Research level

  • R2 – Recognized

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Good

Languages
CZECH
Level
Good

Research Field
Religious sciences

Additional Information
Benefits

Benefits

  • 8 weeks' vacation per year (in the case of employment of less than 100%, vacation is reduced proportionally in accordance with the Czech Labor Code)
  • Possibility of occasional remote work
  • Pleasant working environment backed by a stable employer
  • Conditions for further graduation growth
  • Possibility to participate in grant activities
  • Possibility of international cooperation
  • Language and other educational courses
  • Sport activities not only through the MultiSport employee program
  • Possibility of using the services of the university library for free
  • 15% discount on books at University Shop – OUshop
  • And many others

Selection process

The language in which the selection procedure will be conducted

  • Czech (min. B2)

Documents required from the participant

  • Please fill out and submit the Application Form
  • Upload all the required documents to the University share point , specifically:
    • Professional CV
    • Cover letter
    • Contacts to 2 persons who can be contacted to provide recommendations
    • Scanned copies of University diplomas
    • Overview of applicant’s publications (in the last 5 years)

Application deadline

  • 29 March 2026 (inclusive)

Information about the selection procedure

The first round of the selection process will involve the (internal) assessment of the applicants´ materials conducted by a selection committee. 

Only selected applicants will be invited to take part in a second round of interviews. 

The employer reserves the right to extend, interrupt, or cancel the selection process, as well as to decide not to accept any of the candidates without stating the grounds for this decision.

Contact

  • PersonalniFF@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

PersonalniFF@osu.cz

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