Candidate for the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of International Political

MARIA CURIE-SKLODOWSKA UNIVERSITY IN LUBLIN

Organisation/Company MARIA CURIE-SKLODOWSKA UNIVERSITY IN LUBLIN Department Institute of International Relations Research Field Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD Positions Final date to receive applications 31 Aug 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 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

Unit: Department of International Political Relations, Institute of International Relations, Faculty of Political Science and Journalism, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS)

Staff Category: Research and Teaching

Working Conditions:

• Employment contract for a fixed term from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027
• Primary place of employment

Research Field Other Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Requirements:

• PhD degree in the field of Social Sciences, in the discipline of International Relations
• Significant academic achievements in the field of International Relations, with particular emphasis on cybersecurity
• A record of scholarly publications, including monographs, peer-reviewed journal articles, or book chapters, particularly publications produced after obtaining the PhD degree
• Teaching experience documented by a list of courses taught to university students, including theoretical and methodological courses
• Organizational achievements and active participation in academic life, such as conferences, research projects, research teams, and various types of research grants
• Proficiency in spoken and written English, as well as proficiency in a second foreign language.
• Meeting the requirements set forth in the Law on Higher Education and Science (Art. 113) and the UMCS Statutes (§ 79)

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Other

• Seniority allowance
• Jubilee awards
• Performance bonuses, allowances, and Rector’s Awards for outstanding achievements
• Subsidized stays at the UMCS Training and Recreation Center in Kazimierz Dolny
• Access to sports and medical packages on preferential terms
• Social benefits: holiday allowance, autumn-winter financial assistance, subsidies for children’s summer camps/holidays, and social loans
• Subsidies for prescription glasses
• Psychological counseling services provided by the Psychological Counseling Center at the Office for People with Disabilities and Psychological Support
• Discounted entry to the UMCS Botanical Garden
• Discounts on sports activities at the UMCS Physical Culture Center
• Discounted swimming lessons at the AZS UMCS Champions Academy
• Internal training and professional development workshops

• Certified copy of the PhD diploma
• List of scientific publications
• List of scientific, teaching, and organizational achievements
• A reference letter regarding the candidate's aptitude for research and teaching (preferred but not mandatory)
• Application form for candidates applying for employment (download the template from the UMCS website)

• The results of the competition will be announced by 10 September 2026.
• Originals or certified copies of documents are required to sign the employment contract.
• The outcome of the competition does not result in the establishment of an employment relationship.
• The University reserves the right to cancel the competition without providing any reasons.
• The decision on employment is made by the Rector.

Maria Curie-Skłodowska University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications are considered with equal care, regardless of gender identity, age, disability level, nationality, beliefs, ethnic origin, religion (or lack thereof), sexual orientation, or any other characteristics. In our commitment to building an academic environment based on equality, respect, and social responsibility, we have implemented a Gender Equality Plan and anti-discrimination procedures.

We continuously strive to strengthen an inclusive academic culture.

• The administrator of personal data is Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS/university) with its registered office in Lublin ii Curie-Skłodowskiej 5, 20-031 Lublin.
• The Data Protection Officer can be contacted in matters related to the processing of personal data at: iods.pl
• The data will be processed for the purpose of conducting the recruitment process for the position specified in the above competition announcement.

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Institute of International Relations at the Faculty of Political Science and Journalism Country Poland State/Province Lublin Voivodeship City Lublin Postal Code 20-612 Street Głęboka 45 Geofield