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Academic Staff Member – Associate Professor for the Department of Area Studies, Faculty of Regional Development and International Studies

The applicant should have a proven academic interest in one or more of the following areas: International Relations and/or Development Studies. Preferably accompanied by a specific engagement in a region or group of countries within the Middle East and/or Africa.

We are a modern university, teaching and researching agriculture, forestry, economic and technical disciplines in regional and international contexts. Since 2018, we have been the holder of the HR Excellence in Research Award for improving employee care, awarded to us as the first Czech university by the European Commission.

The Department of Area Studies focuses on the political pillar of the development of the various world regions. Our research interests include Africa, the Balkans, the Middle East, China, Southeast Asia, Latin America and the European Union. Therefore, the academic staff are encouraged and supported to regularly visit those regions as visiting professors or to conduct their field research over there. Our students also come from all different parts of the world. The knowledge we have acquired is passed on to students in courses specialising in these regions, as well as in theoretical courses that improve the students’ knowledge of political science and development. The contemporary world requires an understanding of it, and this is what we try to convey to our students.

 

What will be your job role?

  • teaching the core courses pertaining to international relations and/or development studies at the undergraduate and graduate level as well as teaching option courses with research themes to one’s liking
  • supervising and guidance to undergraduate students, graduate and doctoral students, followed by their examining
  • conducting independent and/or collaborative research in the relevant field
  • preparing grant applications and coordinating scientific research projects, including team leadership
  • actively participating in the academic and research activities of the department and faculty

What are our requirements?

  • A PhD and the Czech Associate Professorship degree (docent/docentka), or a respective academic background meeting the criteria for the latter, in international relations or in a closely related field. Ideally with a research focus on the Middle East and/or Africa (applicants with only a PhD degree will be considered in the case of academic excellence)
  • ability and willingness to teach in Czech and English, publish in English
  • enthusiasm for teaching and inspiring students from diverse backgrounds and helping them reach their full potential
  • a recognised portfolio of research and publications in the field
  • ability to obtain external funding for research, including successful grant applications and research project management
  • teamwork, organisational, and communication skills

What can we offer you?

  • Welcome Office assistance
  • 8 weeks of holiday
  • support for work-life balance
  • food allowance (Meal vouchers/Canteen)
  • discounted MultiSport card
  • ITIC card with which you can benefit from various discounts
  • the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of the university environment, such as sports courses at the Sports Activities Centre, the Counselling and Careers Centre, recreation centres, libraries and the purchase of university products
  • university kindergarten, summer day camps for children of employees

Job status: 1,0 (40 hours per week)

Expected start: March 2025 or by agreement

Employment contract: for a fixed period 1 year with the possibility of extension

Place of work: Brno, Czech Republic

If you would like to learn more about this position and find out how to join our dynamic team, please contact Dr Martin Petlach, Head of the Department, at petlach[at]mendelu.cz. All inquiries will be handled confidentially and will not affect the selection process. The Department strongly encourages applications from women and candidates from ethnic minorities due to their underrepresentation in academia. Mendel University also actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sectors of society.

Are you interested in the position, and would you like to become a member of our team? Send us your electronic application to mendelu@teamio.eu with the title of the position in the subject line of the e-mail by 14 February 2025 supported by:

  • Professional CV – including details of education and work experience, as well as a summary of your academic career, i.e., lists of publications, research grants, and teaching activities.
  • Cover Letter – explain how you meet the selection criteria (no more than 1 page)
  • Teaching and Research Statement – describe your planned research trajectory, publication activities, and teaching contributions

The selection process will be conducted on an ongoing basis, and applicants may be contacted progressively before the application deadline.

How does the recruitment process look like at our university? Find out on orlz.mendelu.cz/en/selection-procedure

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