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Department: Department of Slavonic Studies – Faculty of Arts Deadline: 15 May 2026 Start date: August 1, 2026 Job type: full-time Job field: Management | Science and research | Education and schooling The Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University announces a selection procedure for the position of Head of Department and concurrently for the position of: Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor Workplace: Department of Slavonic Studies, Faculty of Arts, Masaryk university, Brno, Czech Republic  Position Type: academic position EU Researcher Profile: R2/R3/R4  Amount of Working Hours: full time 40 hours per week Employment Contract Type: fixed term (employment contract for 1 year with the possibility of subsequent renewal) Number of Open Positions: 1 Expected Start Date: August 1, 2026  Application Deadline: May 15, 2026 MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES serving as Head of Department in accordance with Section 13 of the FF MU Organizational Regulations, Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University, Organizational Regulations serving as Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor in accordance with the internal directive of the FF MU System of Positions and Job Titles at the Faculty of Arts of Masaryk University, Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University, System of Positions and Job Titles at the Faculty of Arts of Masaryk University REQUIREMENTS the conditions laid down for serving as Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor in the internal directive of the FF MU System of Positions and Job Titles at the Faculty of Arts of Masaryk University, Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University, System of Positions and Job Titles at the Faculty of Arts of Masaryk University academic degree or scientific qualification (Professor, Associate Professor, Ph.D., or equivalent) in the relevant or a related field high personal integrity, ethical conduct, and the ability to represent the values of the faculty and the university professional expertise and personal qualities for the development of the field and research adequate teaching, publication and creative activity (including international activities) professional experience abroad outside the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic in an academic or research environment of at least 6 months, completed either continuously or in two shorter periods whose combined duration amounts to at least 6 months, (In justified cases where the extent of the international experience does not reach the minimum required, the matter may, upon the applicant’s written request, be submitted to the Dean of the Faculty for consideration; the Dean shall decide whether to grant an exemption from this requirement. Such an exemption must be requested before the end of the administrative stage of the selection procedure.) advanced knowledge of academic English knowledge of secure data management and the ability to cooperate using digital technologies (MS Teams, Zoom, etc.) organizational, managerial, communication and negotiation skills attention to detail, responsibility, and reliability WE OFFER  Working environment  stable work environment at a prestigious institution that has received the HR Excellence in Research Award the opportunity to work in an international, interdisciplinary team 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 May 15, 2026 (please use the link in the Electronic Application section below) and please attach all required documents.  As part of your application, the following documents are required: a short CV, including the main publication and research outputs from the past five years a development plan for the department for the next four years, covering the following areas: teaching, research, grant strategy, HR strategy, international cooperation, financial management, student recruitment, and the department’s third mission (maximum 6 pages) a brief vision for team leadership (maximum 2 pages) At the same time, candidates for the position of Vice-Head of the department may also be proposed (up to two Vice-Heads may be proposed). The results of the selection procedure will be announced no later than 31 July 2026. The appointment to the position of Head, or Vice-Head, may be granted for a term ending no later than 30 June 2030. 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. Eva Brázdová Urbanová, email: eva.urbanova@phil.muni.cz, telephone: +420 549 49 5227 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. 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 https://www.phil.muni.cz/en/ or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FacultyofArtsMasarykUniversity. For information on HR work set according to European standards, visit the HR Award faculty website: https://www.phil.muni.cz/en/about-us/hrs4r-hr-award/.

Job Description SCHOOL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION EARLY CHILDHOOD AND ELEMENTARY EDUCATION DIVISION The Early Childhood and Elementary Education Division (ECEED), an academic arm of the School of Continuing Education, is the premier provider of early childhood and primary school teacher education in Hong Kong. It currently offers a range of academic programmes on a full-time or part-time basis for students pursuing courses with qualifications awarded from certificate to postgraduate levels. Applications are now invited for the following positions: Lecturer Il / Assistant Lecturer (25260622) The appointees are expected to perform the following duties: a) teach in their fields of studies; b) programme and curriculum development; c) co-ordinate and manage part-time teaching staff to work as a team; d) execute quality assurance requirements; e) supervise students on research projects and fieldwork practice; and f) provide guidance and counselling services to students. Applicants should possess a higher degree and/or experience in the related disciplines:- Child Development and Psychology Counselling and Guidance in Early Childhood Education Creative Arts in Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Education Curriculum  Educational Administration and Management in ECE Settings Language and Literacy Learning in Early Childhood  Parent Education Special Education in Early Childhood Education Supervised Educare in Early Childhood Education Those who possess a postgraduate certificate/diploma in Education and work experience in higher education/early childhood education will be highly desirable. Good interpersonal skills and willingness to work outside normal working hours are also essential. The appointee will mainly work at the Shek Mun (Shatin) campus. The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract ending in August 2027. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement and availability of funding. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application Procedure: Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer. Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.

Department: Department of Czech Language – Faculty of Arts Deadline: 15 May 2026 Start date: August 1, 2026 Job type: full-time Job field: Management | Science and research | Education and schooling The Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University announces a selection procedure for the position of Head of Department and concurrently for the position of: Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor Workplace: Department of Czech Language, Faculty of Arts, Masaryk university, Brno, Czech Republic  Position Type: academic position EU Researcher Profile: R2/R3/R4  Amount of Working Hours: full time 40 hours per week Employment Contract Type: fixed term (employment contract for 1 year with the possibility of subsequent renewal) Number of Open Positions: 1 Expected Start Date: August 1, 2026  Application Deadline: May 15, 2026 MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES serving as Head of Department in accordance with Section 13 of the FF MU Organizational Regulations, Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University, Organizational Regulations serving as Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor in accordance with the internal directive of the FF MU System of Positions and Job Titles at the Faculty of Arts of Masaryk University, Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University, System of Positions and Job Titles at the Faculty of Arts of Masaryk University REQUIREMENTS the conditions laid down for serving as Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor in the internal directive of the FF MU System of Positions and Job Titles at the Faculty of Arts of Masaryk University, Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University, System of Positions and Job Titles at the Faculty of Arts of Masaryk University academic degree or scientific qualification (Professor, Associate Professor, Ph.D., or equivalent) in the relevant or a related field high personal integrity, ethical conduct, and the ability to represent the values of the faculty and the university professional expertise and personal qualities for the development of the field and research adequate teaching, publication and creative activity (including international activities) professional experience abroad outside the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic in an academic or research environment of at least 6 months, completed either continuously or in two shorter periods whose combined duration amounts to at least 6 months, (In justified cases where the extent of the international experience does not reach the minimum required, the matter may, upon the applicant’s written request, be submitted to the Dean of the Faculty for consideration; the Dean shall decide whether to grant an exemption from this requirement. Such an exemption must be requested before the end of the administrative stage of the selection procedure.) advanced knowledge of academic English knowledge of secure data management and the ability to cooperate using digital technologies (MS Teams, Zoom, etc.) organizational, managerial, communication and negotiation skills attention to detail, responsibility, and reliability WE OFFER  Working environment  stable work environment at a prestigious institution that has received the HR Excellence in Research Award the opportunity to work in an international, interdisciplinary team 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 May 15, 2026 (please use the link in the Electronic Application section below) and please attach all required documents.  As part of your application, the following documents are required: a short CV, including the main publication and research outputs from the past five years a development plan for the department for the next four years, covering the following areas: teaching, research, grant strategy, HR strategy, international cooperation, financial management, student recruitment, and the department’s third mission (maximum 6 pages) a brief vision for team leadership (maximum 2 pages) At the same time, candidates for the position of Vice-Head of the department may also be proposed (up to two Vice-Heads may be proposed). The results of the selection procedure will be announced no later than 31 July 2026. The appointment to the position of Head, or Vice-Head, may be granted for a term ending no later than 30 June 2030. 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. Eva Brázdová Urbanová, email: eva.urbanova@phil.muni.cz, telephone: +420 549 49 5227 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. 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 https://www.phil.muni.cz/en/ or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FacultyofArtsMasarykUniversity. For information on HR work set according to European standards, visit the HR Award faculty website: https://www.phil.muni.cz/en/about-us/hrs4r-hr-award/.