Assistant Professor

Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań; Polska; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań invites applications for an Assistant Professor (research and teaching) in the Department of English Studies based at AMU in Kalisz. The role centers on linguistics and foreign language learning, with a strong teaching load and active participation in departmental activities.

The candidate should hold a PhD in linguistics or related field, have at least two years of university teaching, and demonstrate an excellent scholarly record and organizational/tech

Qualifications

• Requirements specify a PhD in linguistics or related field, with international candidates acceptable.
• At least two years of university teaching experience.
• Organizational skills and relevant experience.
• Scholarly achievement with publications and conference activity.
• Motivation for academic research and strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in modern technologies.
• Ability to teach using diverse methods.
• Familiarity with Bologna Process and Polish Qualifications Framework.

Responsibilities

• Teach a minimum of 210 contact hours per academic year (EFL, linguistics courses, etc.).
• Involvement in organizational activities within the Department of English Studies.
• Engage in linguistic research, publications, and conferences to support faculty goals.

Skills

Teaching experience

Scholarly publications

Organizational skills

Communications skills

Modern technologies

Independence

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

full-time, 40 hours a week in a task-based working time system

Organisation/Company Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań Department WPA UAM Research Field Language sciences » Linguistics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 30 Nov 2026 - 00:00 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Other Type of Contract Extra Information full-time, 40 hours a week in a task-based working time system Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 15 Feb 2027 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

Assistant Professor (a research and teaching position)

at the Faculty of Pedagogy and Fine Arts in Kalisz,

Department of English Studies for whom AMU will be

the primary place of employment. Research activities

in linguistics, particularly in the area of foreign

language learning and teaching, as evidenced by

publications, conference talks, and research projects.

Teaching a minimum of 210 contact hours per

academic year (e.g., EFL courses, courses focused

on different aspects of linguistics, teaching English as

a foreign language and teacher education).

Involvement in organization activities in the

Department of English Studies will also be required.

Requirements

Research Field Language sciences » Linguistics Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The competition is open to individuals who meet the

requirements specified in Article 113 of the Law on

Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018

(Journal of Laws of 2024, item 1571, Article 113 as

amended) and who meet the following requirements:

• 1. A doctoral degree in the humanities in the discipline of linguistics or, in the case of international candidates, a related discipline (e.g., language education or Teaching English as a Second Language).
• 2. At least two years of teaching experience at the university level.
• 3. Organizational skills and relevant experience in this area.
• 4. A documented record of scholarly achievement (publications in international journals and active participation in conferences) related to linguistics, particularly descriptive grammar (phonetics, phonology, and English syntax), and/or foreign language learning and teaching.
• 5. Motivation for academic research, independence, and strong communication skills.
• 6. Proficiency in the use of modern technologies.
• 7. The ability to teach students using a variety of instructional methods.
• 8. Familiarity with the specific characteristics of higher education in accordance with the principles of the Bologna Process and the Polish Qualifications Framework.

Specific Requirements

• Level: Proficient (C2 according to CEFR)
• An additional asset will be knowledge of the Polish language at a level enabling communication with students and other staff members (for international candidates).
• Level: Beginner (A1 according to the CEFR).

an atmosphere of respect and cooperation

supporting employees with disabilities