Assistant Professor

1 Jan 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

SWPS University

Research Field

Psychological sciences » Psychology

Researcher Profile

Other Profession

Positions

PhD Positions

Country

Poland

Application Deadline

1 Feb 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

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

• teaching classes, particularly on psychological diagnosis, psychometrics, and psychological research methods
• teaching a Master’s seminar
• organizing the teaching process
• developing original class curricula
• enhancing academic teaching skills and tools
• organizational work for the Faculty of Psychology and Law in Poznań

Where to apply

Website

https://system.erecruiter.pl/FormTemplates/RecruitmentForm.aspx?WebID=6279ba3d6…

Requirements

Research Field

Psychological sciences » Psychology

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• possession of a doctoral degree in social sciences, humanities, or health sciences in the discipline of psychology (awarded no later than September 30, 2026), as well as a Master’s degree diploma in psychology
• teaching experience in one of the following areas: psychological diagnosis, psychometrics, or psychological research methods
• fluency in Polish (minimum C1 level)
• advanced knowledge of English (minimum B2 level)
• readiness to teach classes on both weekdays and weekends
• commitment to submit a declaration confirming SWPS University as the primary place of employment

Preferred qualifications:

• possession of scholarly achievements in the discipline of psychology, documented by publications in peer-reviewed journals
• experience in active participation in academic conferences

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Languages

POLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Benefits

• employment based on a full-time fixed term employment contract
• remuneration within the range: PLN 7800 - 12400 gross
• support of didactic advisors
• the opportunity to participate in training courses and workshops held as part of Academic Competencies Weeks
• support for academic development from the Research and Projects Department in obtaining and managing grants
• bonuses for high-scoring publications affiliated with SWPS University
• opportunity to participate in scientific conferences
• support for the commercialization of research projects
• an attractive benefits package:
  • a discount on graduate and postgraduate studies for employees as well as their close relatives and partners. This 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's Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Clinic
  • 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
  • access to a cafeteria of one-time benefits
  • subsidized purchase of corrective glasses
  • group life insurance policy option with the PZU insurance company 

Eligibility criteria

Required documents:

• CV with a list of academic, practical, and organizational achievements (with direct reference to the above-mentioned eligibility criteria)
• a copy of a document confirming the award of a master’s degree in psychology
• a scan of a document confirming the attainment of the doctoral degree in social sciences, humanities or health sciences (or a scan of a statement declaring the planned date of obtaining the aforementioned degree no later than September 30, 2026)
• a declaration confirming knowledge of foreign languages ​​at the required level

Formal criteria: 

• teaching achievements: 50% of the final grade
• scientific achievements: 20% of the final grade
• organizational or practical achievements: 30% of the final grade

Selection process

Important dates:

• the deadline for submission of documents is:  2026-02-01
• successful candidates will be announced on: 2026-03-09
• date of commencement of work: 2026-10-01 

Competition Committee:

• dr Anna Ziółkowska, prof. USWPS - Chair of the Committee
• dr Elwira Brygoła - Member of the Committee
• dr Aleksandra Dopierała - Member of the Committee
• Angelika Szczuka - Member of the HR
• Zuzanna Świtalska - Committee Secretary

Additional comments

Link to the REGULATIONS

The Competition Committee reserves the right to contact only selected candidates. 

Candidates rated highest by The Competition Committee will be invited to an interview.

For any additional information please contact zswitalska@swps.edu.pl referring to ref. no. 1131/WPiP/PZN/25/2.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

SWPS University

Country

Poland

City

Poznań

Geofield

Contact

Website

http://swps.pl

E-Mail

zswitalska@swps.edu.pl

STATUS: EXPIRED

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