Assistant research​/teaching staff in the discipline of linguistics at the Department of English

Organisation/Company University of Opole Department Institute of Linguistics Research Field Language sciences » Linguistics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Final date to receive applications 27 Aug 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Mar 2027 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

• Active participation in the university’s academic and organizational life.
• Applying for research grants and actively participating in academic conferences.
• Developing teaching methods and approaches to assessing learning outcomes.
• Promoting the Faculty.
• Developing and updating course syllabi.
• Conducting classes.
• Administering exams and assessments.
• Preparing teaching aids.
• Publishing research findings in reputable academic journals and in national and international conference proceedings.

internal offer number: 44

Research Field Language sciences » Linguistics Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The candidate should possess:

1) A Master’s degree in English Philology (or an equivalent degree in English Studies, e.g., obtained at a foreign university);

2) A research track record in general or applied linguistics (discourse analysis, public communication, language technologies), evidenced by publications in indexed journals in English or by peer-reviewed monographs/books (list a maximum of 5 achievements from the last 5 years);

3) Experience in conducting research or research and development projects (provide the project name and website, along with documents confirming the nature of involvement);

4) Experience in academic teaching in English at the B2-C2 proficiency level (provide a list of courses or training sessions developed and conducted over the last 5 years).

1) Advanced work on a doctoral thesis in the field of linguistics;

2) Completion of training courses or workshops enhancing research and project skills (list up to 5 achievements from the last 5 years);

3) Participation in or organization of international conferences (list up to 5 achievements from the last 5 years);

4) International mobility and internships or collaboration with foreign institutions (list up to 5 achievements from the last 5 years).

Languages POLISH Level Good

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Language sciences » Linguistics

1.Stable employment at a higher education institution under an employment contract.

• long-service jubilee awards

• funding for cultural and educational activities
• financial aid grants
• St. Nicholas Day vouchers for children
• repayable housing assistance (loan)

5. Option to participate in the Multi Sport program.

6. Access to the Employee Loan and Savings Fund.

7. Option to join a group life insurance plan on preferential terms.

EXPECTED

START DATE:

01.03.2027

OFFER VALIDITY PERIOD / PUBLICATION DATE OF THE

OFFER:

27.07.

DATE OF COMPETITION RESOLUTION:
September 2026

The University of Opole reserves the right to invite only selected candidates for an interview or to declare the competition unresolved without stating reasons.

After the conclusion of the recruitment process, applications from unsuccessful candidates will be returned. Interested parties may collect them from the office of the applicant and the competition organizer, within 3 months, upon acknowledgment of receipt. Applications not collected within this period will be destroyed.