University of Jyväskylä
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The second-largest Finnish university, the University of Jyväskylä was originally founded in 1863 as the first Finnish-language teacher training college. It was not until 1967, when the university began to include scientific studies in its research and teaching, that it became the University of Jyväskylä.
Today there are three campuses around the city of Jyväskylä in central Finland. The oldest and largest is the Seminaarinmaki campus in the city centre, while the Mattilanniemi and Ylistonrinne campuses which are located on opposite shores of Lake Jyväsjärvi, are just a short walk away.
The university also has two student accommodation complexes in the city suburbs which have a combined capacity for around 5,800 students.
Jyväskylä is a small, closely connected city with a large student population and the University of Jyväskylä attracts a huge number of applicants each year. In 2015 the acceptance rate was 10 per cent, making it one of the most popular universities in Finland.
The university is home to the following seven faculties: Humanities, Information Technology, Education, Business and Economics, Sport and Health Sciences, Mathematics and Science, and Social Sciences. The university’s roots in teacher education have not been forgotten, and this subject remains an area of expertise at the University of Jyväskylä.
The University of Jyväskylä is aiming to become an international leader in fields of teaching and learning, as well as increasing its status as a multidisciplinary research university.
Among the notable alumni of the University of Jyväskylä are prime minister of Tanzania, Majliwa Kassim Majaliwa and award-winning author Sofi Oksanen.
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- Student gender ratio
- 64 F : 36 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 4% (1)
- Students per staff
- 13.1 (1)
- Student total
- 11150 (1)
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Head at Department of Czech Literature
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Czech Republic, Brno
Department: Department of Czech Literature – 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 Literature, 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/.
Salary
Competitive
Posted
15 Apr 2026
Head at Department of English and American Studies
Masaryk University
Czech Republic, Brno
Masaryk University
Czech Republic, Brno
Department: Department of English and American 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 English and American 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. 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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! 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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/.
Salary
Competitive
Posted
15 Apr 2026
Post-Doctoral Associate in the Division of Science (Mathematics) - Dr. Pierre Youssef
New York University Abu Dhabi Corporation
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
New York University Abu Dhabi Corporation
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
Description The Division of Science at New York University Abu Dhabi is looking to recruit a post-doctoral associate, starting Fall 2026 to work under the supervision of Prof. Pierre Youssef on subjects including (in no particular order): Random Matrix Theory Free Probability Functional and concentration inequalities Mixing times of Markov chains While excellent candidates with other research interest may be considered, a priority will be given to those able to relate to one or several of the above topics. For more information on the research directions, applicants are encouraged to check Prof.Pierre Youssef’s research profile. The probability group at New York University Abu Dhabi is rapidly growing with a weekly seminar in place. The research interests of the other faculty as well as the organized activities can be found on the Abu Dhabi Stochastics Group page. The Post-doctoral fellow will be appointed for a duration of two years. Applications are open immediately and will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. A starting date earlier than fall 2026 is also possible. Applicants must hold a PhD degree in Mathematics, statistics or theoretical computer science. The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. To be considered, all applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcript of degree, a maximum three pages summary of research accomplishments and interests, and at least 2 letters of recommendation, all in PDF format. Further questions may be directed to Professor Pierre Youssef at yp27@nyu.edu. About NYUAD: NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU’s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities. UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.
Salary
Competitive
Posted
15 Apr 2026
Head at Department of Aesthetics
Masaryk University
Czech Republic, Brno
Masaryk University
Czech Republic, Brno
Department: Department of Aesthetics – 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 Aesthetics, 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/.
Salary
Competitive
Posted
15 Apr 2026
Head at Department of Educational Sciences
Masaryk University
Czech Republic, Brno
Masaryk University
Czech Republic, Brno
Department: Department of Educational Sciences – 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 Educational Sciences, 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/.
Salary
Competitive
Posted
15 Apr 2026
Subjects Taught at the University of Jyväskylä
See below for a range of subjects taught at the University of Jyväskylä
Arts and Humanities
- Art, Performing Art and Design
- History, Philosophy and Theology
- Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
- Economics and Econometrics
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Education Studies
- Education
Life Sciences
- Biological Sciences
- Sport Science
Medical and Health
- Other Health
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Physics and Astronomy
Psychology
- Psychology
Social Sciences
- Communication and Media Studies
- Politics and International Studies
- Sociology