Job Opportunities

Assistant in the field of professional practical education at the Department of Social Work, academic position

The Dean of the Faculty of Social Studies of the University of Ostrava announces a selection procedure, reference number OU-30996/20-2025, to fill the following position:

  • Assistant in the field of professional practical education at the Department of Social Work, academic position

Type of systemized position:

  • Assistant

Expected start date:

  • June 1st, 2025

Working hours:

  • 50% (according to agreement)

Employment contract:

  • definite period

Qualification requirements:

  • Master's degree in social work or a related field
  • knowledge of English at level B2
  • knowledge of the Czech language at level C1

Other requirements:

  • experience in social work is welcome
  • communication and organizational skills
  • independence, ability to work in a team

Main job duties:

  • teaching in bachelor's degree programs in the field of social work
  • practice administration
  • supervision and opposition of bachelor's theses
  • participation in department research projects
  • publishing activities in the field
  • participation in the organizational security and operation of the workplace

The language in which the selection procedure will be conducted:

  • Czech

Benefits:

  • 8 weeks' vacation per year;
  • 5 paid sick days per year (after trial period);
  • meal vouchers;
  • language courses and further education (not only) in the workplace;
  • abroad work stays within the Erasmus+;
  • the possibility of using the services of the university library for free;
  • sports activities through the MultiSport employee program;
  • on-line health care 24/7;
  • discounted prices on mobile call tariffs;
  • discounted financial products and services from various bank institutions;
  • company kindergarten;
  • and many others.

Required documents:

The first round of the selection procedure will take place without the presence of the candidates by means of an assessment of the submitted materials by the selection committee. The Dean of the Faculty of Social Studies reserves the right to invite only selected candidates to a personal meeting. It also reserves the right not to select any candidate. The selection procedure may be shortened, cancelled or repeated at the initiative of the Dean of the Faculty.

If you are interested in this position, please send the required documents to the following email by April 27, 2025.

Contact:

University of Ostrava
Faculty of Social Studies
HR Department
Alena Kwintová
Mlýnská 5
702 00 Ostrava
Czech Republic

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