Assistant professor with a focus on teaching psychology in the field of education, sport and safety

The Dean of the Faculty of Sports Studies at Masaryk University announces a selection procedure for an academic position: 

Assistant with a focus on teaching psychology in the field of education, sports, and safety

The Department of Physical Education and Social Sciences is seeking a new colleague interested in research and teaching in the field of education, sports, and safety, considering current and future trends.

Faculty of Sports Studies is a smaller, progressively developing faculty. Its mission is to contribute to physically active and healthy lifestyles for all age and performance groups of the population, as well as to advance knowledge in the field of sport and physical activity. The faculty is located in a modern university campus in Brno-Bohunice.

Job Description:

• Teaching subjects with a focus on psychology, sport psychology, and safety psychology (e.g., Psychology for Teachers, Developmental Psychology, Teambuilding, Health Psychology and Psychopathology, Psychology for Security Forces, etc.).
• Engaging in research, project work, and publication activities.
• Supervising and evaluating diploma and bachelor theses.
• Contributing to the University’s role in popularizing science and research.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Holds a master’s degree in psychology.
• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of the Czech language and active proficiency in English (both written and verbal).
• Exhibits strong communication skills, an active attitude, and a willingness to pursue further education.

Additional Qualifications We Value:

• Experience in teaching at the university level.
• Previous project and publication activities.
• Experience in crisis intervention.
• Experience in teaching safety-related subjects.

We offer:

• Part-time employment (20 hours/week).
• Stability and prestige of Masaryk University.
• Employee benefits (8 weeks of vacation, pension contribution, meal allowance, Multisport card, vaccination allowance, discounted mobile operator tariffs, access to university libraries, sports activities, and the possibility of using the children’s group Elánek).
• Further training and development opportunities (professional training, language courses, Erasmus+).
• Flexible working hours.
• A friendly team.
• Place of work: Brno.
• Starting on 1 September 2024, or by agreement.

Please submit your application by 5 August 2024 at the latest via the e-application form (link: Find the right job for you | Masaryk University (muni.cz) and attach all required documents. Upon successful submission, you will receive an automatic confirmation of acceptance to your email address.

The following documents are required as part of your application:

• A structured CV, including a summary of scientific and publication activities.
• A motivation letter.
• Photocopies of evidence of qualifications.
• Contact details of two individuals who can provide references (name, position, telephone number).

Additional information can be found on the websites of Masaryk University or the Faculty of Sports Studies. If you have any questions, please contact ivana.klaskova@fsps.muni.cz.

In justified cases, the advertiser may extend, suspend, or cancel the selection procedure. University rules for selection procedures are available on the MU official notice board.