Associate Professor

Swps; Sopot; Hybrid; PLN 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on Master’s programs for you

30% language course discount

Erasmus+ opportunities

Multisport gym access

Private healthcare (Medicover/Lux Med)

Job summary

SWPS University is seeking an Associate Professor to join the Faculty of Law in Trójmiasto on a full-time basis. Teaching hours reach 360, with duties including lectures, seminars, and doctoral education across full-time and part-time programs.

The candidate will develop curricula, supervise student and doctoral work, publish on teaching, and contribute to teaching quality and university activities. Fluency in Polish and English is required; weekend teaching is expected.

Qualifications

• Post-doctoral degree in law (social sciences).
• Academic teaching experience and materials preparation.
• Strong teaching and methodological skills.
• Publications record in research or teaching.
• English proficiency for teaching in English; Polish fluency.
• Willingness to teach on weekends.

Responsibilities

• Conducting classes in law across full-time and part-time programs according to schedule.
• Developing original curricula and updating study programs.
• Preparing syllabi, grading, archiving student works, and supervising exams.
• Mentoring teaching staff to improve quality.
• Promoting research results to students and doctoral candidates.

Skills

Teaching experience

English language

Polish language

Computer literacy

Weekend teaching

Education

Post-doctoral degree in law (social sciences)

Job description

The SWPS University is a non-public academic institution conducting scientific and 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 in various areas of the economy and social life. We translate the excellence of our research into innovative teaching, offering degree programs grounded in the latest knowledge and designed to prepare students effectively for the challenges of today's world.

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 in the evaluation of scientific activity, with three disciplines being awarded an A+ rating and the remaining disciplines an A rating.

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 as a strong institution, based on a community of employees, students, and alumni.

Location: Sopot

Nr. ref.: 1182/WPR/SOP/26

Associate Professor

Faculty of Law in Trójmiasto
Employment group: teaching
Teaching hours: 360

Job Description:

• 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), including participation in doctoral education
• 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, as well as holding consultations with students and doctoral candidates
• contributing to the improvement of teaching quality by acting as a mentor for teaching staff
• promoting research results among students and doctoral candidates, including referring to research findings during teaching activities
• supporting the development of students and doctoral candidates, in particular through substantive supervision of student and doctoral organizations
• publishing articles on teaching
• enhancing research skills and tools
• contributing to the integration of the student community and supporting activities aimed at maintaining good relationships with alumni
• involvement in organizational work at the Faculty and at the University (including participation in collegial bodies, advisory boards, committees, cooperation with academic staff responsible for organizing teaching or research activities, and readiness to fulfill assigned functions and administrative tasks)
• contributing to the integration of the academic community by supporting student research groups and student, doctoral, and alumni organizations
• supporting the University's marketing activities and building relationships with the socio-economic environment

Requirements:

• holding the post-doctoral degree in social sciences in the discipline of law
• experience in teaching at the academic level, such as lectures, workshops, or seminars, as well as in preparing teaching materials
• high teaching and methodological skills
• 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
• a documented publication record in academic research and/or teaching
• 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
• commitment to declare SWPS University as the primary place of employment

What We Offer:

• full-time employment based on a contract of employment
• remuneration within the range of 10 300 - 14 300 PLN gross (50% tax-deductible costs for authors)
• support from the Center for Academic Competence Development
• support from the Office for Teaching Support
• 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
  • access to a cafeteria-based employee benefits system
  • 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 post-doctoral degree
• a certificate confirming knowledge of a foreign language at the required proficiency level

Formal criteria:

• scientific achievements: 10% of the final grade
• teaching achievements: 60% of the final grade
• organizational or practical achievements: 30% 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

The Competition Committee:

• 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.