Assistant Professor of Chinese studies/ sociology

Assistant Professor of Chinese studies/ sociology

About University and Faculty 

General information about Palacký University Olomouc
Palacký University Olomouc is the second-oldest university in the Czech Republic, educating scholars since the 16th century. Olomouc is also the site of the second-largest historical monuments preserve in the country (after Prague). The conservation part of the city is home to over 23,000 students from all over the world. The leading traveller guide Lonely Planet has ranked Olomouc for two years in a row among the top ten European destinations, claiming that “Olomouc is one of the Czech Republic´s most underrated destinations, with a great nightlife scene and a mini-Prague feel.” Dozens of parks, cafés, and mysterious nooks, theatres, diverse music clubs, and varied sports centres – all this will be at your fingertips.

Faculty of Arts 
The Faculty of Arts is the largest UP faculty and offers more than 600 combinations of humanities, social, linguistic, and arts studies programmes. The Faculty of Arts offers a liberal approach in arranging one’s own curriculum, a personal approach to students, and development of individual skills. An open space for discussion is promoted and creative thinking is welcome.

Useful links: 
www.upol.cz/en/ 
www.upol.cz/en/ 
www.tourism.olomouc.eu 
www.lonelyplanet.com/czech-republic/moravia/olomouc

Description
Academic position.

Entrance Requirements
Active research and publication profile; active research grant record; administrative experience; working proficiency in either Czech or English adequate to the rank; Teaching and Research Statement (each no longer than 1 pages) addressing specifically: (i) teaching experience (including teaching evaluations or references, if available), (ii) conception of Asian studies development in Central Europe and ambition.

What do we offer
Prospects for a long-term position in a beautiful university city.

Documents Required for Application 
Applications along with a CV, educational documentation and an overview of professional history, scholarly and publication activities should be sent to e-mail: personalni.ff@upol.cz.

Deadline:
Applications along with a CV, educational documentation and an overview of professional history, scholarly and publication activities should be sent to e-mail: personalni.ff@upol.cz , The deadline is 24 April 2020.