Assistant Professor - Linguistics (English Grammar)

Assistant Professor - Linguistics (English Grammar)

About University and Faculty

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.

The Faculty of Arts is the largest fakulty of the university 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.tourism.olomouc.eu

www.lonelyplanet.com/czech-republic/moravia/olomouc

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/minisites/palacky-university-of-olomouc/faculty-of-art/

Description

teaching; research, including publication/academic dissemination

Entrance Requirements

A successful candidate should meet the following requirements:

a. ability to teach general and introductory subjects in English Grammar (morphology and syntax) courses;

b. solid teaching and supervision record;

c. regular publication activity in the field;

d. readiness to apply for external funding.

What do we offer

a. steady background of the top scientific university;

b. 8 weeks of paid holiday for academics;

c. meal allowance and other benefits;

d. education and career growth possibilities.

Documents Required for Application

CV in English, Scan of Diploma, Cover letter, Teaching Evaluations, Teaching and Research Statement (each no longer than 2 pages) and Recommendation letter.

Deadline:

Applications along with a CV, educational documentation and an overview of professional history, scholarly and publication activities should be sent to the Personnel Department of the Faculty of Arts, Palacký University Olomouc, Křížkovského 10, Olomouc, 771 80, or by e-mail to: personalni.ff@upol.cz, The deadline is 14 April 2021.

The most promising candidates will be invited to take part in the selection procedure in the weeks to come. With respect to the Covid-19 pandemic, the interview will take place online. For formal and organization questions, contact Ondřej Molnár, Ph.D., Vice-Dean for Development and Organization at ondrej.molnar@upol.cz.