Assistant Professor

Organisation/Company SWPS University Research Field Psychological sciences » Psychology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD Positions Final date to receive applications 20 Aug 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time 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?

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• conducting classes (lectures, workshops, Master s seminars) in psychology, 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-economic environment
• holding a Master s degree in psychology and a doctoral degree in social sciences or humanities, in the discipline of psychology
• 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 social psychology, 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

Languages POLISH Level Excellent

• full-time employment based on a contract of employment
• remuneration within the range of 7 800 - 12 400
  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…