Assistant Professor

Swps; Sopot; Hybrid; PLN 92,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ubezpieczenie zdrowotne

Karta Multisport Plus

Zniżki na studia magisterskie i certyfi

Świadczenia socjalne

Job summary

SWPS University w Sopocie poszukuje adiunkta/doktoranta prawa do prowadzenia zajęć i prowadzenia badań w pełnym wymiarze godzin. Zakres obejmuje wykłady, tworzenie programów nauczania, ocenianie i przygotowywanie prac dyplomowych oraz udział w projektach badawczych.

Wymagania: stopień magistra i doktorat z prawa, biegła znajomość języka angielskiego, doskonałe umiejętności dydaktyczne oraz gotowość do zajęć w weekendy; umowa o pracę na pełny etat.

Qualifications

• Magister prawa oraz doktorat z prawa (dyscyplina nauk społecznych).
• Doświadczenie w nauczaniu na poziomie akademickim (wykłady, warsztaty).
• Znajomość języka angielskiego na wysokim poziomie.
• Umiejętność tworzenia oryginalnych programów zajęć i materiałów dydaktycznych.

Responsibilities

• Prowadzenie zajęć (wykłady, warsztaty, seminaria) w języku polskim i angielskim.
• Tworzenie programów nauczania i wprowadzanie zmian do sylabusów.
• Ocena prac, prowadzenie egzaminów i archiwizacja prac studentów.
• Aktywne udział w badaniach naukowych i pozyskiwaniu finansowania.
• Publikowanie wyników w czasopismach z IF, monografie co dwa lata.

Skills

język angielski

umiejętności dydaktyczne

dobrze organizowany

wysoka motywacja

skomplikowane myślenie

Education

Magister prawa

Doktorat z prawa

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The SWPS University is a non-public academic institution conducting scientificand educational activities in Warsaw, Wrocław, Sopot, Poznań, Katowice, and Kraków. We belong to the most active research centers in Poland, and the results of our research are applied invarious areas of the economy and social life.

It's a community that combines diverse experiences and beliefs. We create an open, multicultural environment that allows all employees to achieve their goals and fully develop their potential.

Our commitment to the development of science and the pursuit of the highest quality research is the foundation on which we build our successes, as evidenced by the distinction ofbeing awarded the A+ category as one of the best research centers in the country in the fields of psychology, politics, and administration.

SWPS University, as a non-public institution, exists to serve humanity, society, and the environment through education, science, art, and public activities. We fulfill this mission asastrong institution, based on a community of employees, students, and alumni.

Place of work: Sopot

Reference number: 1182/WPR/SOP/26

Responsibilities:

• conducting classes (lectures, workshops, Master's seminars) in law, in full-time and part-time study programs according to the schedule (conducting classes on specific weekdays and selected weekends)
• developing original class curricula and introducing qualitative and substantive changes to existing syllabi and study programs
• performing tasks related to teaching, including creating syllabi, issuing grades, and archiving student works, participating in the graduation process and conducting exams
• continuous improvement of teaching skills through participation in internal training courses (at the Faculty and University level)
• conducting academic research and actively seeking funding for academic research
• publishing research results in peer-reviewed journals with a fixed IF and monographs, on a two-year basis as determined by the current resolution of the Institute's Scientific Board
• enhancing research skills and tools
• involvement in organizational work at the Faculty and at the University (including readiness to fulfill assigned functions and administrative tasks)
• promoting psychological knowledge (e.g., by participating in open events)
• publishing educational articles
• supporting the University's marketing activities and building relationships with the socio-econo

Requirements:

• holding a Master's degree in law and a doctoral degree in law, in the discipline of social sciences
• experience in teaching at the academic level, such as lectures, workshops, or diploma seminars
• high teaching and methodological skills (certificates confirming teaching qualifications are welcome)
• ability to create original class curricula and innovative teaching materials
• documented completion of courses or other forms of education improving teaching qualifications, experience in preparing teaching materials and creating new study programs, as well as awards for teaching activities and high ratings for teaching work in previous places of employment
• experience in active participation in international academic conferences
• having academic achievements in the field of law, confirmed by publications in peer-reviewed journals with an impact factor
• experience in implementing grants (manager, principal investigator, scholarship holder) financed from external sources or experience in obtaining funding for scientific research
• English proficiency for the purpose of conducting classes (and/or consultations) in this language
• fluency in Polish language
• strong computer literacy and readiness to learn new software tools
• readiness to teach classes on weekends
• readiness to be employed at SWPS University as the primary place of employment

We offer:

• full-time employment based on a contract of employment
• remuneration within the range of 8 200 - 10 800 PLN gross (50% tax-deductible costs for authors)
• support from the Center for Academic Competence Development
• support from teaching advisors
• the opportunity to participate in training programs and workshops held as a part of Teaching Skills Weeks
• opportunity to participate in a mentoring program
• opportunity to participate in academic conferences
• support for the commercialization of research projects
• support of the Office for Research in the implementation and settlement of research projects
• bonuses for highly rated publications affiliated with SWPS University
• financial support for ongoing research (university-wide, institute, and faculty competitions), as well as funding for conference trips and academic publication costs (in accordance with internal regulations)
• an attractive benefits package:
• a discount on Master's studies and graduate certificate programs for employees, as well as their close relatives and partners — discount increases with the employee’s seniority
• a discount on SWPS University’s remaining educational offer
• a 30% discount on language courses offered by SWPS University’s language school
• professional development opportunities through participation in the Erasmus+ program
• psychological support via SWPS University Clinic of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
• low-interest housing loans
• a Multisport Plus gym and fitness benefits package
• subsidized private healthcare package in Medicover or Lux Med for employees and attractively priced packages for their close relatives and partners
• points-based employee rewards program
• subsidized purchase of corrective glasses
• group life insurance policy option with the PZU insurance company

Required documents:

• CV with a list of academic, teaching, and administrative achievements (with reference to the criteria specified above), as well as a description of other professional experience and research interests
• a scanned copy of a diploma confirming a doctoral degree and a Master's degree
• a certificate confirming knowledge of a foreign language at the required proficiency level

Formal criteria:

scientific achievements: 50% of the final grade

teaching achievements: 30% of the final grade

organizational or practical achievements: 20% of the final grade

the deadline for submission of documents is: 2026-11-30

successful candidates will be announced on: 2026-12-23

date of commencement of work: 2027-03-01 or 2027-10-01

Associate Professor Dorota Wiśniewska-Juszczak - Chair of the Committee

Professor Hubert Izdebski - Member of the Committee

Associate Professor Sławomir Kursa - Member of the Committee

The Competition Committee reserves the right to contact only selected candidates.

The candidates who receive the highest scores from the Committee will be invited for an interview.

After conducting the competition, the Committee may, based on its results, draw up a reserve list of candidates in case it is possible to employ more people or a candidate withdraws. The reserve list of candidates shall be valid for no longer than 12 months from the date of this competition.

For any additional information please contact [e-mail] referring to ref. no. 1182/WPR/SOP/26.