Assistant professor with a focus on music education and choir conducting

27 Feb 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Ostrava

Department

Faculty of Education

Research Field

Arts

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Positions

PhD Positions

Application Deadline

31 Mar 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Prague)

Country

Czech Republic

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Part-time

Hours Per Week

8

Offer Starting Date

1 Sep 2025

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 Education of the University of Ostrava has announced a job vacancy

• Assistant professor with a focus on music education and choir conducting

Job Title

• Assistant professor with a focus on music education and choir conducting
• Type of systemised position: Assistant Professor
• Academic position

Job Description

Assistant professor will provide instruction in bachelor’s and master’s 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.

Estimated Amount of Work

• 0,2

Expected Start Date

• From 1. 9. 2026, but may be subject to change.

Wage Conditions

• According to the Internal Wage Regulations of UO

Where to apply

Website

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=BeoAsH4kSE6MkRzwDHSU7xXWsDS…

Requirements

Research Field

Arts

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Qualifications 

• Master's degree in music education or choral conducting - required
• Doctorate in music theory and pedagogy or a related field
• Czech language proficiency at C2 level
• English language proficiency at B2 level
• EU research level: R2 Recognized
• Active scientific and publishing activity in the field
• Artistic activity as a choir conductor
• Prerequisites for professional growth

 

Languages

CZECH

Level

Excellent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Research Field

Arts

Additional Information
Benefits

We offer

• 8 weeks of vacation per calendar year;
• 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.

Selection process

You can apply for the selection process until March 31, 2026 (inclusive). To apply for the selection process, please send us the completed form and the required documents listed below:

• Link to apply for the selection process:

Application form for the recruitment process of the Faculty of Education at UO – Vyplnit formulář

• Link to send the required documents:

https://365osu-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/drive_personalni_pdf_osu_cz/IgBryBnPkeBQTp1AruIQp_E_AeQQ8ep9EmXD0HPPn5WWRkU

Structured professional CV with an overview of publications

Proof of formal qualifications/education

Cover letter

 

Deadline for applications:

• March 31, 2026 (inclusive)

Language in Which the Selection Process Will Be Conducted

• Czech

 

The first round of the selection procedure will take place without the personal presence of the candidates by the assessment of the submitted materials by the selection committee.

 

The Dean of the Faculty reserves the right to invite only selected candidates to a personal meeting and the right to also not select any candidate. The Dean of the Faculty of Education of the University of Ostrava may also cancel or repeat the selection procedure.

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

PersonalniPdF@osu.cz

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