Department: Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation – Faculty of Medicine
Deadline: 27 Mar 2025
Start date: Upon agreement
Job type: part-time
Job field: Science and research | Education and schooling

The Dean of the Faculty of Medicine of Masaryk University appoints a selection procedure for the position

Assistant Professor of the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation of the Faculty of Medicine MU
(with shorter working hours 4–8 hours per week)

The Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation is an educational and research institution of the Faculty of Medicine of Masaryk University. Provides teaching of study programs in non-medical fields.

You can also learn more about us on our website, Facebook or Instagram.

The workplace: Brno, the Czech Republic

The scope of your work will be:

• Participation in theoretical and practical teaching at the department, focusing on basic physical therapy and physiotherapy
• Preparation of study and teaching materials
• Membership in state final examination committees
• Involvement in the education of students in doctoral study programs
• Independent research and development activities, including publishing and presenting research findings
• Contribution to the organizational support of research and teaching activities, including related administration

Required qualification:

• Completed university education in the field of physiotherapy or equivalent education obtained abroad
• Completed education in a doctoral study program or specialized qualification according to Act No. 95/2004 Coll. (doctors, dentists, and pharmacists), or Act No. 96/2004 Coll. (non-medical health professions)
• Experience in physiotherapy and basic physical therapy
• Teaching experience in the field of physiotherapy
• Ability to conduct independent professional and scientific work, including publication activities
• Ability to actively participate in international conferences or professional seminars
• Proficiency in English
• Excellent command of the Czech language, both spoken and written
• Active approach, initiative, and willingness for further education
• Civil and moral integrity

Advantageous:

• Experience in practical teaching of massage techniques and familiarity with neurophysiological concepts (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation)

We offer:

• Work in an inspiring intellectual environment with an emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Opportunity to participate in teaching at a unique simulation center.
• Professional growth and opportunities for continuous education.
• Employee benefits (8 weeks of vacation, pension contribution, free vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis, and more).

How to apply:

Send your application by the above-written deadline - please use the link in the Electronic Application section (see below).

Your application must include the following documents:

• a structured CV,
• an overview of scientific and publishing activities,
• photocopies of qualification papers and diplomas,
• contact information of at least two references (name, position, telephone number).

After successfully sending your application, you will receive an automatic confirmation by e-mail. You can provide more information via e-mail: adela.pazderova@med.muni.cz