Department: Department of Physical Education and Social Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies
Deadline: 16 Sep 2024
Start date: Septemeber 2024 or upon agreement
Job type: full-time
Job field: Physical education and sport | Science and research | Education and schooling

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

Teaching assistant or assistant professor focusing on the teaching of pedagogical subjects and pedagogical practices in the undergraduate preparation of TV teachers and other sports professionals

At the Department of Physical Education and Social Sciences, we are looking for a new colleague who is interested in preparing future TV teachers and other sports professionals, especially by conducting teaching practice and teaching pedagogical subjects.

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

Job description:

• The teaching of subjects with a focus on pedagogy (e.g. seminars on the basics of pedagogy and general didactics)
• Guidance and reflection on pedagogical practices,
• research, project and publication activities,
• conducting and opposing diploma and bachelor theses,
• The third role of the university is to popularize science and research.

Our idea of a suitable candidate:  

• at least a master's degree in education, TV teaching or physical education and sport,
• own teaching practice,
• excellent knowledge of the Czech language, active knowledge of English (written and verbal),
• prerequisites for scientific research and publishing activities,
• excellent communication skills,
• a proactive approach, initiative and a willingness to further education.

We offer:

• Full-time main employment (40 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, use of university libraries, sports activities, use of the Elánek children's group, psychological counselling, etc.)
• further training and development (vocational training, language courses, Erasmus+)
• flexible working hours,
• friendly team,
• place of work Brno,
• start in September 2024 or by agreement.

Please send your application by 16 September 2024 as an e-application (link: https://www.muni.cz/en/about-us/careers/find-the-right-job-for-you) and attach all required documents. After successful submission of your application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt of your application to your e-mail address.

The following documents are required as part of your application:

• a structured curriculum vitae including an overview of scientific and publication activities,
• cover letter,
• photocopies of evidence of qualification,
• contact details of two people to obtain 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 call for tenders may be extended, suspended or cancelled. The University rules for selection procedures are available on the MU notice board.