Assistant professor in the Instrumental Department

Uniwersytet Muzyczny Fryderyka Chopina; Polska; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniwersytet Muzyczny Fryderyka Chopina in Poland announces a competition for the position of Assistant in the Instrumental Department, primarily employed to teach oboe performance. The role requires leadership in teaching the listed subjects and active participation in departmental activities.

Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent, and a Master of Music in instrumental performance, with a proven record of artistic and teaching achievement. Application documents are due by 4 December 2026.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent education level required.
• Master of Music in instrumental performance required.
• Evidence of achievements in artistic and teaching activities.

Responsibilities

• Improving one’s qualifications;
• Educating and guiding students in programs offered by the University and the Department;
• Participating in the organizational work of the University and the Department;
• Participating in the artistic activities of the University and the Faculty;
• Supervising students’ coursework, term papers, and theses in terms of content and methodology;
• Being a member of the Department and participating in its work;
• Participating in Department meetings;
• Conducting research;
• Serving on examination committees for degree programs;
• Participating in auditions for artistic projects;
• Participating in other faculty examinations;
• Adhering to the weekly work schedule;
• Familiarity with the UMFC Statutes and Regulations.

Skills

Artistic performance

Teaching experience

Audition preparation

Education

PhD or equivalent

Master of Music in instrumental performance

Job description

Organisation/Company Uniwersytet Muzyczny Fryderyka Chopina Department Instrumental Studies Research Field Arts » Performing arts Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 4 Dec 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels) Country Poland Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 36 Offer Starting Date 28 Oct 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

THE INSTRUMENTAL DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES A COMPETITION FOR THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT, FOR WHICH THE CHOPIN UNIVERSITY OF MUSIC WILL BE THE PRIMARY PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT IN THE FIELD OF TEACHING THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS:

oboe performance

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field Arts » Performing arts Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The competition is open to persons who:

• meet the requirements set forth in Articles 113, 114, and 115 of the Law on Higher Education and Science of July 20, 2018 (Journal of Laws of 2018, item 1668);
• hold a master’s degree in musical arts in the artistic discipline of instrumental performance;
• demonstrate achievements and a body of work in artistic and teaching activities;

Specific Requirements

Required documents:

• an application to participate in the competition addressed to the Rector of UMFC;
• a certified copy of a Master of Music degree in the artistic discipline of instrumental performance;
• lists and documentation (photocopies) of professional experience: artistic and teaching;
• a personal questionnaire (in accordance with the UMFC template);
• a curriculum vitae;
• a statement consenting to the processing of personal data contained in the submitted documents in connection with participation in the competition (form in accordance with the UMFC template, available for download from the website);
• a statement confirming no criminal record for an intentional crime or an intentional fiscal offense;

Responsibilities;

• improving one’s qualifications;
• educating and guiding students and other participants in programs offered by the University and the Department;
• participating in the organizational work of the University and the Department;
• participating in the artistic activities of the University and the Faculty;
• supervising students’ coursework, term papers, and theses in terms of content and methodology;
• being a member of one of the Departments operating at UMFC and participating in its work;
• participating in meetings of one’s Department;
• conducting research;
• serving on examination committees for semester and annual exams for all degree programs offered by the Faculty, including internship exams;
• participating in entrance examination committees as appointed by the Dean;
• participating in auditions for artistic projects undertaken by the Faculty—as directed by the Dean;
• participating in other faculty examinations—as directed by the Dean;
• adhering to the weekly work schedule for academic faculty;
• familiarity with the UMFC Statutes, Work Regulations, and Academic Regulations to the extent necessary to function properly within the University’s structures;

Selection process

Competition Requirements

• Performance before the Committee of a program selected from among the repertoire items listed below (UMFC does not provide a pianist-accompanist);
• Required program: W. A. Mozart – Oboe Concerto K. 314 (Movement I: Allegro aperto, Movement II: Adagio non troppo, Movement III: Rondo. Allegretto)
• A. Dorati – Duo concertante
• Conducting a teaching session with a student designated by UMFC (approx. 20 min.);
• Participating in an interview (approx. 20 min.);

Additional comments

Documents must be submitted by December 4, 2026, electronically to [e-mail] or in person to the Dean’s Office of the Instrumental Department (room 306). The results of the competition will be announced by January 29, 2027, by a selection committee appointed for this purpose. A successful outcome of the competition does not guarantee employment.