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The Dean of the Faculty of Law of MU announces a selection procedure for the position of

Assistant Professor to the Department of Criminal Law

Workplace: Department of Criminal Law
Employment: fixed-term
Working hours: 20 h/week
Number of open positions: 1
Start date: 1.9.2025
Place of work: Brno
Deadline for applications: 1.5.2025

Masaryk University is the second largest university in the Czech Republic, with ten faculties, more than 6,000 employees and more than 30,000 students.

The MU Faculty of Law is one of four public law faculties in the Czech Republic. The current Faculty of Law of Masaryk University can be characterized as a modern, dynamic faculty where the focus is on teaching activities together with scientific research. We are an institution where the term „research activity“ and „scientific research“ does not remain an empty concept. We have dozens of contacts with foreign experts and pedagogical and scientific institutions both on an individual and institutional level and provide excellent facilities for students and staff.

You can also find out more about us on our website https://www.law.muni.cz/content/cs/, on Facebook or on LinkedIn of the MU Faculty of Law.

The Department of Criminal Law is a department of the Faculty of Law of MU, which provides teaching and research in the field of criminal law, criminalistics and criminology.

Your job will include:

  • teaching of lectures and seminars in criminology in the study programmes in which the department operates, and related other pedagogical activities (examination, conducting and opposing final theses)
  • preparation of related study and teaching materials,
  • publishing activities,
  • share in the related administration.

We require:

  •  Master’s degree in Law from the Faculty of Law,
  •  the scientific rank of Ph.D.
  • ability to teach and publish in Czech
  • interest in the field of criminalistics
  • practical teaching experience
  • practical experience as a criminalist
  • prerequisites for independent scientific research activity in the field of criminalistics
  • Disclosure of any additional employment relationships in accordance with §70 of Act No. 111/1998 Coll. on Higher Education Institutions.
  • moral integrity.

We offer:

  • the background of a prestigious and successful institution,
  • Motivational and friendly environment,
  • support for professional and personal development,
  • continuing education opportunities,
  • employee benefits (8 weeks of vacation, pension contribution, meal allowance, Vodafone mobile tariffs, Multisport card and more).

How to apply:

Please send your application by the deadline mentioned above. To apply, use the electronic application form: Assistant professor to the Department of Criminal Law | Masaryk University  (Masaryk University website – About the University – Careers at MUNI).

Your application must include the following documents:

  • cover letter
  • structured CV
  • overview of scientific and publishing activities
  • photocopies of evidence of qualification

After successful submission of your application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of acceptance by email.

Selection process

Suitable candidates will be invited for an in-person or online interview. The University’s selection procedure rules can be found on the University website in the MU Selection Procedure Regulations.

Information on the processing and protection of personal data at MU is available on the MU website.

The MU Faculty of Law has been awarded the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award for its human resources policy. We provide equal opportunities, promote diversity and strive to create a positive and satisfying work environment for employees.

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