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The dean of the Faculty of Arts, Charles University, invites applications for job vacancy with a deadline for applications May 31, 2025

Job description: Teaching at the B.A. and M.A. program of Middle Eastern Studies. Supervision of B.A. theses. Original research and its publication on the international level. Participation at foreign conference events. Participation in grant projects of the department and participation at writing new grant applications.

Application Instructions

  • Submission by mail or in person: The Application (download here) with all its attachments can be sent by mail or delivered in person to the following address: Bc. Jana Martinková, Human Resources Dept., FF UK, nám. Jana Palacha 1/2, 116 38 Praha, Czech Republic

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If the career development plan is required, it must aim to commence the habilitation procedure (procedure for the granting of associate professorship) no later than nine years after the expected beginning of employment.

Based on the committee’s decision, either all applicants or selected applicants only will be invited to the second round of the competition, i.e. an interview.

Based on the submission of an application in the hiring procedure, the Faculty of Arts of Charles University will process the personal data of applicants in accordance with the relevant legal regulations and other regulations of Charles University. Information on the processing of personal data is available here: https://cuni.cz/UK-9056.html

The Dean of the Charles University Faculty of Arts reserves the right to cancel the selection procedure at any time during its course. Each participant in the selection procedure bears his/her own costs and is not entitled to reimbursement.

Qualifications

  • M.A. degree from a program focusing at the Middle East and Northern Africa. Perspective of receiving a Ph.D. in the same area within one year from starting the job. Active knowledge of Arabic (knowledge of also a dialectal form of that language is an advantage). Expertise in modern and contemporary Middle Eastern cultural history with a focus on literature. Experience with publishing on international level (corresponding to the early career stage). Experience with presenting his/her research on international level. Cooperation with the media sphere in support of the third role of the university. Ability to teach in Czech and English and at least three years of teaching experience at university level in the same research area. Experience in cooperation with foreign research institutions.

Expertise

  • Middle Eastern Studies: Arabic language and Literature

Required Documents

  • structured CV
  • list of scientific and publication activity
  • education credentials, proof of academic degrees and ranks

Job offer code: 202505-AP1-FF-KBV-037
Published: 2025-04-22
Starting date by agreement: Yes
Hours per week: 20
Duration: 3 years
Pay grade: AP1
Contract for an indefinite period: No

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