Assistant or Assistant professor for the Department of Special and Inclusive Education

THE DEAN OF THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION, Masaryk University in Brno

In accordance with Section 77 of Act No. 111/98, Coll. announces a competition for the position of

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

or

ASSISTANT

with a focus on Speech therapy of the studying programmes Special education and Speech therapy

Workplace: Department of Special and Inclusive Education

University/Faculty: MasarykUniversity/Faculty of Education

Employment: fixed-term with the possibility of extension

Level of employment: full-time (1,0), i.e. 40 h/week

The work position category: R1/R2 

Start date: 01.02.2025

Number of positions opened: 1

Closing date for applications: 12.12.2024

Department of Special and Inclusive Education, Faculty of Education, Masaryk University prepares students to be qualified in the field of special education and intervention of children and adults with special educational needs in schools and medical service, social service, and the institutions of the Ministry of Justice. Department of Special education cooperates with foreign universities for a long time in teaching and research.

YOUR JOB DESCRIPTION

The Assistant or Assistant Professor will perform activities related to the pedagogical and scientific aspects of the academic profession:

• Participation in the conduction of seminars and other forms of pedagogical activities in studying programmes for Special education, Speech Therapy,
• supervision of bachelor and thesis of a non-diploma programme study,
• participation in the development of the scientific field of Special education Speech therapy,
• participation in carrying out scientific and research work as a team member, incl. publications in professional and scientific journals,
• preparing for the start (graduate) of the PhD studying programme in Special Education,
• participates in the operation of the department,
• cooperates with students to ensure voluntary activities to support the aim group of special needs education.

 

OUR REQUIREMENTS

Professional education and qualifications experience:

• University degree in a Master´s program in Special education,
• ability to teach in the Czech language (minimum level C1 or native speaker),
• ability to teach students in English,
• publications in the field of special education.

Other knowledge and skills: (required)

• Knowledge of MS office (word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), data and information management, ability to work with digital technologies (MS Teams, ZOOM, etc.),
• flexibility and willingness to participate in quality pre-graduate studying programmes students,
• teamwork skills, ability to work independently, responsibility,
• good organization and communication skills, proactivity,
• participate in projects and research.

Advantage:

• Student/graduate of doctoral study programs.
• experience in the practice of special pedagogy.

WE OFFER

Employee benefits

• Eight weeks of vacation, flexible working hours, pension contribution,
• meals in MU canteens, 
• possibility to use sports facilities in Brno.

Work environment

• Employment in a prestigious institution awarded the HR Excellence in Research Award,
• combining science with teaching activities,
• a well-equipped working environment in a well accessible location in Brno.

Education and development

• Career development and growth, the possibility of being assigned a mentor on entry, 
• education, language and other courses provided by MU, use of MUNI libraries,
• possibility to take advantage of foreign stays and internships, participation in conferences.

HOW TO APPLY?

Apply via the online application link until December 12, 2024 and submit the required documents:

• Structured CV in PDF format (min. 1 A4)
• Cover letter in PDF format
• Copy of diploma from the highest level of education (without notarial certificate)
• A structured list of publications and professional activities (participation in conferences, research and others)

• if the Ph.D. is still in progress study - documents on the progress and status of the dissertation in progress (supervisor's statement).

In the days following the application deadline, you will receive information about further procedures

MORE INFORMATION

Submitting the required documents when sending the e-application

In case of failure to provide the copies via the e-application, the applicant will be at most once asked to provide them by a specific date. If he/she fails to submit the materials by that date, he/she will not be admitted to the next round of the selection process, which is the interview.

Selection process and selection criteria

1. submission of all required documents in the e-application, 2. knowledge of the Czech language in both written and verbal form, 3.  the candidate's profile compliance with the requirements for the position.

Non-discrimination declaration

At that Faculty of Education, Masaryk University, we promote equal access; every applicant has a chance to get a job regardless of age, gender, social or other disadvantages. Selection procedures are conducted following the University Selection Procedure Regulations.

Information about the faculty

The Faculty of Education, recipient of the prestigious international HR Excellence in Research Award, is a faculty with a relevant research focus based on interdisciplinarity linking teaching, scientific research and social engagement in academia. It develops HR strategy, supports career development, reconciliation of work and personal life of employed persons and provides a diverse range of benefits.