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Department: Department of Romance Languages and Literatures – Faculty of Arts Deadline: 30 Apr 2026 Start date: 1. 9. 2026 Job type: full-time Job field: Education and schooling The Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University announces an open competition for the position: Lecturer Workplace: Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, Faculty of Arts, Masaryk university, Brno, Czech Republic Position Type: academic position EU Researcher Profile: R1 Amount of Working Hours: full-time 40 hours per week Employment Contract Type: fixed term (employment contract for 1 year with the possibility of extension) Expected Start Date: 1. 9. 2026 Number of Open Positions: 1 Application Deadline: 30. 4. 2026 WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR  The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at FFMU is looking for a lecturer specializing in teaching Portuguese as a foreign language to bachelor's (A1 – B1) and master's (B2 – C1) students. A prerequisite is a completed master's degree in Portuguese Language and Literature or Teaching Portuguese to Foreigners (in the case of applicants from abroad). Experience in teaching practical language at a university is an advantage. MAIN JOB CONTENT  Pedagogical Participation in teaching practical language subjects for bachelor's degree students (normative grammar, vocabulary, written expression) Supervision and review of bachelor's theses Participation in the organizational management of educational activities within the workplace Research Previous independent publishing activity in the field of teaching Portuguese as a foreign language is an advantage, but not a requirement Other Participation in operational and administrative activities related to the academic position, as instructed by the head of the department, e.g.: Routine administrative tasks related to the management of courses taught (e-learning, etc.), communication with students via the MUNI IS Participation in the promotion of the field and its study at FFMU. WE REQUEST  Professional education, qualifications and experience Master's degree in Portuguese Language and Literature or Teaching Portuguese to Foreigners (for applicants from abroad) – required Experience teaching Portuguese to university students – advantage Length of experience required Previous experience is not required, but is an advantage Language skills  Native Portuguese speaker – required English language skills at least at B2 level – required Knowledge of another Romance language – an advantage Requirements related to job content Basic computer skills at the user level with office and communication applications (MS Office, MS Teams, Zoom, etc.) Ability to use modern teaching tools and materials Support for active student participation in classroom discussions Conceptual and systematic approach to teaching Organizational skills Carefulness, responsibility, reliability, patience, and empathy when dealing with people The advantage is  Experience working in an academic environment Experience in other areas of education WE OFFER  Working environment  stable working environment in a prestigious institution employment in a prestigious institution awarded by the HR Excellence in Research access to interesting projects the opportunity to work in an international, interdisciplinary team of experts friendly and inspiring working environment convenient location of the faculty in the city centre a friendly approach to work-life balance Employee benefits 8 weeks of paid vacation per year, flexible working hours with the possibility to work partly from home for better work life balance, meal allowance in the salary or for meals in canteens, pension insurance contribution or nursery school/ playgroup allowance, selected vaccinations free of charge, favourable mobile tariffs Vodafone, MultiSport card, sports lessons organized by the Faculty of Sports Studies, the nursery school Elánek for children of employees near the faculty Training and development  Opportunities for training and personal development, e.g., language and other courses provided by MU, use of MU libraries, use of placements and mobilities abroad, participation in conferences, etc. HOW TO APPLY Please send your application via the electronic application link by 30. 4. 2026 (please use the link in the Electronic Application section below) and please attach all required documents. The following documents are required as a part of your application: ​​cover letter  ​​structured CV with an overview of previous experience  ​​copies of proof of education In accordance with Section 70(5) of Act No. 111/1998 Coll., on Higher Education Institutions, as amended, the CV must include information about current employers. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation of acceptance to your e-mail address. After the e-application deadline, you will receive information about the next steps.  If you are unsure, please contact the FF MU Personnel Office: Mgr. Lída Oplatková, email: oplatkova@phil.muni.cz SELECTION PROCESS Selection criteria: submitting of all required documents in the e-application compliance of the candidate's profile with the requirements for the job as stated above Suitable candidates will be invited to a personal interview, which may also take the form of a videoconference. After submitting all the required documents in the electronic application, the following selection steps will take place: 1. Pre-selection. The selection committee will preliminarily assess the profiles and CVs of the candidates, paying attention to: fulfillment of requirements (completed university studies in the required field); any previous teaching experience. The committee will compile a shortlist of applicants accepted to the next stage of the selection process. Applicants will be informed of the results of the pre-selection process by email. 2. Teaching demonstration. Candidates who pass the pre-selection will give a short teaching demonstration (30 minutes) based on information that will be provided to them at the same time as the notification of successful completion of the pre-selection. 3. Interview, consisting of: Discussion of the teaching demonstration. Interview about the candidate's CV and their expectations regarding the position. The interview may take place in person or via videoconference. Selection procedures rules at the Faculty of Arts of MU can be found on our careers page. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you! MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY, THE FACULTY AND THE DEPARTMENT Masaryk University is the second largest university in the Czech Republic, with 10 faculties and a number of other specialized units, more than 6,000 employees and 32,000 students. We are a university with a wide range of research areas in the humanities and natural sciences and a strong international position. Our mission is to provide education and research of the highest quality. The Faculty of Arts of Masaryk University is one of the four founding faculties of Masaryk University and since its foundation in 1919 it has been not only an important centre of humanities and social science education, science, research, and development, but also an institution that actively participates in shaping the cultural life of the city and the region. Traditionally, it has been profiled as a research-oriented faculty generating approximately one fifth of MU's research volume. The faculty has more than 600 employees and by the student population of over 6,000 is the largest faculty at the university. Since 2021, the faculty has been the proud holder of the HR Excellence in Research Award from the European Commission. You can find out more information about the faculty on the website or on Facebook. For information on HR work set according to European standards, visit the HR Award faculty website. Department: Information about the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at the Faculty of Arts of MU can be found HERE. Contact person at the department for questions about the position: First name and surname: doc. Mgr. Iva Svobodová, Ph.D E-mail: 9255@mail.muni.cz Telephone: +420 549 49 7295

Competitive casual academic rate. Flexible working hours based on availability and workload. Location either Perth or Albany. About the area Education has been a keystone of the University of Western Australia for 100 years. Today, the Graduate School of Education (GSE) maintains a tradition of excellence while directly addressing the challenges of developing educational practices for both global and local needs. We have an established and dedicated team of teaching and research academics providing undergraduate and post-graduate courses in initial teacher education, education studies, higher education, and mental health and wellbeing. We also offer higher degree by research courses and research training. About the opportunity The GSE is looking for Expressions of Interest from qualified educators to join the School as sessional staff in our undergraduate initial teacher education courses in Perth or Albany. Work with academic staff to support student learning, and roles may include teaching, facilitating workshops, marking, moderation, and contributions to curriculum development. Contribute to our undergraduate initial teacher education course and support UWA’s mission to provide high-quality education. About you Formal tertiary qualification(s) in teaching/education; preferably a doctorate. Previous sessional and/or professional experience in initial teacher education or working with pre-service teachers in primary school settings. Knowledge and experience of the Western Australian primary school curriculum Strong written and verbal communication skills and highly developed interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities. Your application will be retained on our academic casual register for 12 months. Should an opportunity arise matching your skills and experience, you will be contacted by the relevant work area. How to apply Please submit your Expression of Interest to Mr Martin Swann (martin.swann@uwa.edu.au) by Friday, 1 May 2026. Applications should include a recent CV and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document (no more than 2 pages). For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria. Please do not apply online via the Apply Now button, only applications submitted to the above email will be accepted. About the University The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university. Learn more about us. Our commitment to inclusion and diversity UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

Ref.: 534896 Work type: Full-time Department: Faculty of Law (18100) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow We invite applications for a one-year postdoctoral fellowship beginning 1 September 2026 (earlier start dates welcome). The fellow will work with Professor James Zeng on empirical research at the intersection of law and Finance in China. Candidate profile: PhD in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (in hand or expected by start date) Strong publication record or a promising pipeline of working papers targeting top-tier journals Proficiency in empirical methods standard in the field The fellowship offers: Competitive salary Research budget covering data access and conference travel Full access to HKU's research resources and databases A collaborative research environment with opportunities to pursue an independent agenda An exceptional base for engaging with leading scholars and institutions across Asia The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V., and publications. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until 30 April 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. For enquiry, please contact Professor James Zeng (jszeng@hku.hk) directly.