Assistant Professor at the department of Political Science

Přehled

The dean of the Faculty of Arts, Charles University, invites applications for job vacancy with a deadline for applications November 01, 2026

Job description:

• original research and the publication of its results in leading peer-reviewed journals and scientific monographs;
• submission of a GAČR or TAČR project proposal within the first year of employment and subsequent preparation for the submission of an ERC project proposal;
• active participation in establishing and maintaining international and intra-university cooperation;
• close collaboration with CenMAS;
• teaching compulsory and compulsory-elective courses in the bachelor’s program in Political Science and the master’s program in Political Theory (or in other study programs accredited at the Faculty of Arts, Charles University); regular preparation of courses taught in English;
• preparation and teaching of U3A and lifelong learning courses;
• supervising and examining Bc., NMgr., and Ph.D. theses and projects;
• participation in the administrative and organizational activities of the Department of Political Science;
• participation in committees for bachelor’s and state final exams; organization of admission exams

Along with the other required documents, the applicant must submit a proposed syllabus for the intended compulsory-elective course taught in English in the field of global studies (Supplement No. 1) and a project summary (two standard pages in length) intended for submission to a national or international grant agency (Supplement No. 2). We offer:

• Stable background in a large educational institution
• Interesting and innovative work in a pleasant team
• Workplace in the centre of Prague with excellent transport accessibility
• Faculty and university employee benefits:https://www.ff.cuni.cz/fakulta/oddělení-dekanatu/osobni-oddeleni/benefity
• Personal and professional development (training, workshops, language courses, possibility to go abroad via Erasmus+)

Application Instructions

Submission by e-mail: The application (download here) with all its attachments must be submitted electronically to the following e-mail address: personalni@ff.cuni.cz

If the career development plan is required, it must aim to commence the habilitation procedure (procedure for the granting of associate professorship) no later than nine years after the expected beginning of employment.

Based on the committee’s decision, either all applicants or selected applicants only will be invited to the second round of the competition, i.e. an interview.

Based on the submission of an application in the hiring procedure, the Faculty of Arts of Charles University will process the personal data of applicants in accordance with the relevant legal regulations and other regulations of Charles University. Information on the processing of personal data is available here: https://cuni.cz/UK-9056.html

The Dean of the Charles University Faculty of Arts reserves the right to cancel the selection procedure at any time during its course. Each participant in the selection procedure bears his/her own costs and is not entitled to reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in political science or a closely related field.
• Habilitation is not a requirement, but it may be an advantage.
• Specialization in global studies and problems of democracy.
• Broad methodological skills.
• Excellent publication record in the field of political science (bibliometrics and citation impact will be used as criteria for evaluating candidates).
• Ability to teach primarily in English.
• Experience with research projects is as advantage.
• Study or research experience abroad are an advantage.
• Knowledge of the Czech language is an advantage.

Expertise

• global studies, problems of democracy

Required Documents

• filled-in application form
• structured CV
• list of scientific and publication activity
• teaching activities overview
• education credentials, proof of academic degrees and ranks
• a motivation letter with an emphasis on professional specialization with an outline of academic and scientific development
• scientific development plans
• Attachment no. 1 according to vacancy description
• Attachment no. 2 according to vacancy description

Job offer code: 202611-AP2-FF-ÚPOL-106
Published: 2026-08-26
Starting date by agreement: Yes
Hours per week: 40
Duration: 2 years
Pay grade: AP2
Salary conditions: Starting salary from CZK 39,000
Contract for an indefinite period: No
Work location: Prague

Contact

personalni@ff.cuni.cz (Official e-mail)