Assistant Professor of Arts

Masaryk University

Czech Republic

Department: Department of Classical Studies, Faculty of Arts
University: Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
Deadline: January 31, 2026
Start Date: September 1, 2026 (or by agreement)
Employment Type: Full-time, fixed-term 1 year (possibility of extension)
EU Researcher Profile: R2
Working Hours: 40 hours/week

Position Overview

The Department of Classical Studies seeks an Assistant Professor for the Modern Greek Language and Literature programme. The role combines teaching, research, and administrative duties.

Teaching Responsibilities:

Deliver lectures and courses in Bachelor’s, Master’s, and lifelong learning programmes
Supervise and advise Bachelor’s and Master’s theses (occasionally doctoral theses)
Contribute to curriculum and pedagogical organization
Participate in publication activity for educational purposes

Research Responsibilities:

Conduct independent research and publish in peer-reviewed journals or monographs
Present research at domestic and international conferences
Participate in research organization and development

Administrative/Other Duties:

Routine administrative tasks, course management, and e-learning
Organize student and staff internships, support field promotion

Candidate Requirements

Education & Expertise:

Ph.D. in Modern Greek philology or closely related field (required)
Specialization in Modern Greek literature or socio-political/cultural topics in Modern Greek studies
Ability to teach both literature-focused and core language courses

Language Skills:

Modern Greek: CEFR C1 or higher (required)
English: CEFR B2 or higher (required)
Czech language not required

Other Skills:

Teaching, mentoring, presentation, and organizational skills
Ability to conduct independent research and publish
Experience in university environment and prior teaching is an advantage

Preferred Qualifications:

Publications in internationally indexed journals (Web of Science / Scopus) in the past 3 years
Participation in international research projects

Benefits & Working Conditions

Prestigious academic institution with broad international collaboration
8 weeks paid vacation per year
Flexible working hours, partial remote work possible
Meal allowance, pension contribution, nursery/playgroup support, vaccinations, sports benefits
Training and development opportunities, conference participation, access to libraries and international placements