Assistant

West Pomeranian University of Technology, Szczecin; Polska; On-site; PLN 30,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Poland seeks a full-time research and teaching assistant in architecture. Responsibilities include teaching design courses, conducting research, and participating in international collaborations. Candidates must have a Master's degree in architecture or landscape architecture, teaching experience, and proficiency in relevant software. The position offers opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Opportunity for professional development

Participation in scientific projects

International cooperation

Qualifications

• Master's degree in architecture or landscape architecture is essential.
• Experience in teaching at the university level is preferred.
• Proficiency in architectural design software is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in architecture and urban planning.
• Teach design classes totaling at least 240 hours per year.
• Publish scientific articles and apply for research grants.

Skills

Teaching experience

Proficiency in CAD software

Fluent in Polish

Fluent in English

Education

Master's degree in architecture

Master's degree in landscape architecture

Tools

CAD

PHOTOSHOP

Job description

West Pomeranian University of Technology, Szczecin

Organisation/Company West Pomeranian University of Technology, Szczecin Department Faculty of Architecture, Department of Contemporary Architecture, Design Theory and Methodology Research Field Architecture Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 2 Feb 2026 - 00:00 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Mar 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

An assistant in a group of research and teaching staff in the discipline of architecture and urban planning (full-time employment) in West Pomeranian University of Technology, Szczecin, Faculty of Architecture, Department of Contemporary Architecture, Design Theory and Methodology.

The candidate should meet the requirements specified in Articles 113 and 116 of the Law on higher education and science (Prawo o szkolnictwie wyższym i nauce) of 20 July 2018(consolidated text – Journal of Laws of 2023, position 742)and in the Statute of West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin.

The candidate is offered the opportunity for professional development, participation in scientific projects, possibility of international cooperation.

The range of responsibilities shall include the following:

• Teaching duties: conducting assigned classes in the amount of at least 240 hours per academic year, including mainly design classes in full-time and part-time studies, in the field of landscape architecture and computer-aided design, ensuring a high level of expertise and good contact with students;
• Research duties: conducting of scientific research in the discipline of architecture and urban planning and disseminating its results, in particular through publishing scientific articles and actively participating in academic conferences; applying for research grants and scientific fellowships; participating in the implementation of research projects; organizing and managing one's own academic development;
• Organisational duties for the benefit of the department and the faculty involving additional time and workload.

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field Architecture Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Architecture » Landscape architecture Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Qualification requirements :

• Master's degree in architecture or master's degree in landscape architecture;
• Author or co-author of at least 2 scientific publications in the field of architecture and urban planning, published or accepted for publication in journals listed by the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education in Poland (MNiSW), with a total score of at least 70 points per author;
• Teaching experience (preferably at university level), additionally: achievements in teaching and in the popularization of science, optionally: internships completed at scientific or industrial institutions;
• Professional experience in architectural design or landscape design, green areas and public spaces, or in computer-aided architectural design;
• Proficiency in transferring knowledge, skills and social competences;
• Proficient skills in use of computer programs supporting design (CAD, PHOTOSHOP and similar environments), with particular emphasis on the use of software supporting landscape architecture design (confirmed by achievements or certificates);
• Fluent knowledge of Polish and English, spoken and written;
• Design experience and possession of architectural permission to design or a proven track record in landscape architecture design will be an additional advantage.

Specific Requirements

We require the West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin to be the primary - but not the only - place of employment.

Languages POLISH Level Excellent

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Additional Information

Selection process

A list of required documents:

• covering letter ;
• C. V.;
• copy of Master’s degree diploma;
• list of scientific achievements;
• list of teaching achievements and achievements in the field of popularization of science or art;
• other achievements justifying the employment application;
• a statement that in case of employmentWest Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin will be the primary place of work;
• consent to the processing of personal data essential for the purposes of the recruitment process (in accordance with the Law of 10 May 2018 r . on protection of personal data and with the Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council (UE) 2016/679 of 27 April 2016) – annex No.1.

The candidate selected in the competition shall be obligated to submit the following before signing the contract of employment:

Information from the National Criminal Record concerning the offences provided in Chapter XIX and XXV of the Penal Code, in Art. 189a and art. 207 of the Penal Code, and in the Act of 29thJuly 2005 on Counteracting Drug Addiction (Journal of Laws 2023, item 1939), or the equivalent offences stipulated in the provisions of the foreign law.

(The need to submit the abovementioned information is provided in Art. 21 of the Act of 13thMay 2016 on Counteracting the Risks of Sexual Crimes and Protection of Minors - Journal of Laws 2024, item 560)

The complete set of documents should be submitted or sent to following address:

West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin

Faculty of Architecture

Deadline for submission of the documents: 02.02.2026

Final date of the selection procedure: 13.02.2026

Proposed period of employment: 01.03.2026 – 28.02.2027 with the possibility of extending the contract

The competition committee may, in justified cases decide to hold an additional interview with the chosen candidates.

The competition committee is not the deciding authority on the recruitment of the candidate it recommends.

The employment decision authority is the Rector.

Additional comments

In accordance with article 13 of the Regulation 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council (UE) of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data and the repeal of the Directive 95/46/WE (General Data Protection Regulation)it is informed that:

• The Data Controller of your personal data is West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin based in Szczecin, al. Piastów 17.
• The Data Controller designated the Data Protection Officer, who may be contacted:
  • in writing: at 70-310 Szczecin al. Piastów 17 or by e-mail [e-mail]
  • by phone: [phone],
• The personal data will be processed in order to conduct the recruitment procedure.
• Your personal data will be kept until the end of the recruitment procedure and, in the case of admission, for the duration of the employment and, after its termination, for a period in accordance with the legal provisions applicable in this regard.
• The provision of your data is voluntary but necessary for the recruitment procedure.
• You have the right to access to the personal data, the right to demand their rectification, removal, limitation of their processing, the right to raise objections concerning the processing, the right to data transfer, the right to withdraw the consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing (if the processing is based on consent).
• You have the right to lodge a complaint to the supervisory authority, which is the President of the Personal Data Protection Office (PUODO) - if you consider that the processing of your personal data violates the provisions on personal data protection.
• The personal data are not subject to profiling.
• The Data Controller has no intention to transfer personal data to a third country or international organisation.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute West Pomeranian University of Technology, Szczecin, Faculty of Architecture Country Poland City Szczecin Postal Code 71-210 Street Żołnierska 50 Geofield