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Associate Professor for the study programme Sustainable Urban and Landscape Development

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The Dean of the Faculty of Science of the University of Ostrava announces a vacancy for a position at the Department of Social Geography and Regional Development

  • Associate Professor for the study programme Sustainable Urban and Landscape Development

For the newly prepared study programme Sustainable Development of Cities and Landscapes we invite applications for the position of Associate Professor/Docent.

Expected start date

  • 1st of October, 2024 (or by agreement)

Estimated amount of work

  • 1 vacancy, 30 % FTE
  • fixed-term contract (15-month contract with the possibility of further cooperation)

Your mains task

  • development of study programmes at the Department of Social Geography and Regional Development
  • creative activities and pedagogical activities (especially preparation of study materials)
  • teaching in bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes
  • preparation of scientific projects, submission of applications for research grants
  • conducting dissertation research
  • presenting the results of creative activities at conferences
  • contributing to the third role of the university

We are looking for

  • Associate Professor in Urban Studies, Sociology, Economics, International Development or related field
  • teaching experience at university level/research experience in sustainable development
  • ability to link theory with practice and promote an interdisciplinary approach to teaching
  • excellent knowledge of English (written and verbal, level B2)
  • demonstrable track record as lead/corresponding author of publications in impacted journals
  • international research profile specification: R3 - Estabilished/R4 - Leading

Language in which the selection procedure will be carried out

  • Czech/English

Required documents (in Czech/in English)

Date, Method, Form, and Place for the Delivery of the Application and Required Documents from the Applicant

Applications for the selection procedure with all the documents required should be sent electronically to the following address: . Applications sent by other means will not be considered.

Deadline for on-time applications

  • 26th September, 2024

This post will be funded by the 'Promoting Green Skills and Sustainability at the OU' project.

Contact:

University of Ostrava
Faculty of Science
HR department
Bc. Lucie Malovcová
Mlýnská 5
702 00 Ostrava – Moravská Ostrava
Czech Republic

E-mail:
Phone: +420 553 46 2107