Overview

Academic Staff Member – Head of the Department of Regional and Business Economics, Faculty of Regional Development and International Studies

Research field: economic development, entrepreneurship, economic analysis

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.

At the Department of Regional and Business Economics we do our best to ensure quality teaching of all subjects with economic topics at FRDIS and other faculties of Mendel. The subjects taught by us reflect the current scientific knowledge in the field of regional development and international area studies, as our staff members are active in scientific research in this area and regularly publish their results in prestigious scientific journals. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced individual to lead a team of academic staff, develop the research activities of the Department and contribute to the strategic goals of the Faculty.

What will be your job role?

  • planning, organisation and supervision of all aspects of the Department’s activities
  • managing the Department’s budget and resources
  • pedagogical and scientific research activities in the field according to the thematic focus of the Department
  • ensuring high quality teaching and mentoring of students
  • managing and motivating the academic and research staff and employees of the Department, and their regular appraisal
  • supporting research activities and obtaining grants for the Department
  • cooperation with other departments and faculty management

What are our requirements?

  • a university degree at Ph.D. level in a field of study focused on the Department’s activities (associate professor/professor rank is an advantage)
  • experience in managing an institute/department
  • experience in budget management and efficient use of resources
  • ability to ensure quality teaching and to support the professional development of the team
  • ability to plan and coordinate the Department’s activities in line with the strategic objectives of the Faculty
  • effective communication with faculty and university management and ability to convey key information
  • leadership and motivation of the team, including recruitment and performance appraisal
  • ability to initiate and coordinate research projects and grant applications
  • an active approach to developing collaborations with external partners and engaging students in practice
  • representing the Department at national and international level

Required research experience:

  • experience in scientific research
  • experience in publishing research results in reputable scientific journals

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
  • employer contribution to selected retirement savings and long-term care insurance products after 3 years of employment

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

Expected start: December 2024

Employment contract: fixed term for 4 years

Place of work: Brno

Are you interested in the position and would you like to become a member of the Faculty of Regional Development and International Studies?

Send us your electronic application to mendelu@teamio.eu with the title of the position in the subject line of the e-mail by December 8th supported by:

  • professional CV
  • the Department’s development concept

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

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We look forward to meeting you!

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