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The dean of the Faculty of Arts, Charles University, invites applications for job vacancy with a deadline for applications May 20, 2025

Assistant at the Institute of Information Studies and Librarianship (ÚISK) Teaches in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in the field of early book culture (up to 1800), regularly updating and innovating their teaching with current research findings. Serves on committees for state bachelor’s examinations and, where applicable, on admission committees. Supervises bachelor’s theses. Publishes in leading peer-reviewed journals or highly regarded scholarly monographs or edited volumes, at least partially at an international level, and demonstrates clear potential for academic advancement in their publications and research activities. Participates actively and regularly in international conferences. Typically participates in grant-funded research projects. Contributes to administrative activities within the institute.

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

  • Doctoral students in the fields of information science or auxiliary historical sciences who plan to defend their dissertation within one year. Preferred qualifications: Professional and publishing activity in the field of book culture; experience in supervising theses, basic knowledge of Latin.

Expertise

  • Older book history (up to 1800)

Required Documents

  • structured CV
  • list of scientific and publication activity
  • education credentials, proof of academic degrees and ranks
  • a motivation letter with an emphasis on professional specialization with an outline of academic and scientific development

Job offer code: 202505-AP1-FF-ÚISK-033
Published: 2025-04-14
Starting date by agreement: No
Hours per week: 20
Duration: 3 years
Pay grade: AP1
Contract for an indefinite period: No

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