Assistant (Faculty of Humanities)

Unist; Lublin; On-site; PLN 148,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Poland seeks a qualified individual for a research and teaching position focusing on literature. Applicants must hold a Master's degree in Polish Philology or Digital Humanities and possess at least two years of teaching experience, along with a solid research background. The successful candidate will be involved in conducting research and engaging in academic life, with English proficiency at a B2 level required. Apply via email to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of teaching experience required.
• Documented scientific publications in relevant journals.
• Participation in academic conferences is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in the field of literature.
• Teach relevant courses at the university level.
• Engage in academic life and quality-enhancement activities.

Skills

Proficient knowledge of English at level B2

Research experience

Teaching experience

Education

Master’s degree in Polish Philology or Digital Humanities

Job description

Offer Description

Candidates must meet the requirements set out in Articles 113 and 116(2) of the Act of 20 July 2018 – Law on Higher Education and Science, and satisfy the following eligibility criteria:

• Master’s degree in Polish Philology or Digital Humanities (or a related discipline)
• Minimum two years of teaching experience
• Research experience, in particular documented scientific publications in journals and publishers listed for research evaluation purposes – minimum publication requirements:
  • one article in a journal scoring at least 70 points, or
  • two articles, including one scoring at least 40 points, or
  • authorship or co-authorship of a scholarly monograph.
• All publications must have been published within two years prior to the announcement of the competition.
• Proficient knowledge of English at level B2, confirmed by a certificate or formal document.
• Research record concerning scholarly editing, digital editing, and/or 19th–20th century literature, confirmed by publications and/or conference presentations.
• Participation in academic conferences or academic conference organising committees.
• Organisational involvement in academic life.
• Participation in grant projects or applications for external research funding.
• Active involvement in quality‑enhancement activities in university teaching (e.g. organising or attending trainings, organisational work in teaching development).

Requirements

Research Field: Literature.

Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent.

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

Candidates entering the competition are asked to submit the following documents:

Copies of documents confirming education, qualifications and professional experience.

Information on the candidate’s research, teaching and organisational achievements.

Information on planned research activities with indication of expected outcomes.

Statement confirming that KUL will be the primary place of employment if the candidate is selected.

Statement confirming compliance with Article 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science.

Please include the following phrase in your cover letter:

I consent to the processing of my personal data for the purpose and to the extent necessary for recruitment in accordance with the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and regarding free movement of such data and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation), published OJ Device UE L No. 119, p. 1. Consent is voluntary. Failure to consent means that you will not be able to participate in the recruitment process. Consent may be withdrawn at any time, but without affecting the lawfulness of the processing of personal data carried out on the basis of consent before its withdrawal.

Selection process

The first stage of the competition procedure involves verification of submitted documents. Offers that pass the initial verification will be subject to substantive evaluation, which may include an interview (in person or online), upon prior arrangement with the Candidate.

Resolution of the competition does not result in the establishment of an employment relationship.

The final decision on employment is made by the Rector.

The University reserves the right to close the competition without a decision.

The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin reserves the right to contact only selected candidates, the right to notify only the selected candidate of the decision to fill the position, and the right to leave the competition inconclusive.

Additional comments

The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin does not provide housing.

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]