Assistant Professor of Art

Workplace: Department of Art

University/Faculty: MasarykUniversity/Faculty of Education

Employment: fixed-term with the possibility of extension

Level of employment: full-time (1,0), i.e. 40 h/week

The work position category: R2 

Start date: 1 October 2024

Number of positions opened: 1

Closing date for applications: 6. 9. 2024

All necessary information about the Department of Art Education is available on the department's website https://www.ped.muni.cz/kvv/

YOUR JOB DESCRIPTION

The assistant professor will perform activities related to the pedagogical and professional aspects of the academic profession:

• will participate in particular in the implementation of practical forms of teaching of compulsory, compulsory elective and elective subjects in all the above-mentioned study programmes,
• the dominant area of his activities will be in the area of new media (photo, video, editing, sound, animation, augmented reality, AI),
• will be included in the working team that manages the activities of the intermedia studios,
• will train student teams involved in the implementation of interdisciplinary projects,
• will be responsible for the operation of the New Media Studio of the Faculty of Science and Technology of the Faculty of Arts of MU and the related technological base of the department, including the new data storage facility,
• will be involved in the development and promotion of hybrid forms of learning and is expected to be active in newly conceived formats of lifelong learning,
• will lead, oppose and consult bachelor and master theses of students studying at the KVV,
• will lead its own research, artistic and publishing activities,
• He is expected to contribute to the research and professional projects of colleagues,
• as an assistant professor, he/she can be a member of committees and act as a tutor or consultant, prepare for the requirements for appointment as an associate professor and guarantee selected taught courses

OUR REQUIREMENTS

Professional education and qualifications experience:

• Master's degree in art education,
• completed doctoral study programme (Ph.D. degree) in the above-mentioned fields,
• active knowledge of the English language (minimum level B2),
• ability to teach in Czech (minimum level C1 or native speaker),
• potential for national and international professional, research and artistic activities, as evidenced by a list of publications and professional activities,
• experience of teaching at university (advantage)
• experience in teaching at primary school, secondary school, ZUŠ, or higher vocational school (an advantage),
• Experience in delivering professional courses focused on the use of new media (an advantage).

Other knowledge and skills: (required)

• Broad user proficiency on PC, Mac and mobile devices. Advanced knowledge of Adobe, applications focused on animation, AI, digital craft, 3D printing, etc. Knowledge of secure data, information and digital content management, ability to collaborate through digital technologies,
• basic social media management skills,
• Flexibility and willingness to contribute to the development of quality undergraduate student training,
• Good organizational and communication skills, independence, responsibility, ability to come up with own research and pedagogical projects and innovations in teaching.

WE OFFER

Employee benefits

• Eight weeks of vacation, flexible working hours, pension contribution,
• meals in MU canteens, 
• possibility to use sports facilities in Brno.

Work environment

• Employment in a prestigious institution awarded the HR Excellence in Research Award,
• combining science with teaching activities,
• a well-equipped working environment in a well accessible location in Brno.

Education and development

• Career development and growth, the possibility of being assigned a mentor on entry, 
• education, language and other courses provided by MU, use of MUNI libraries,
• possibility to take advantage of foreign stays and internships, participation in conferences.

HOW TO APPLY?

Apply via the online application link until Septembes 6, 2024 and submit the required documents:

• Structured CV in PDF format (min. 1 A4)
• Cover letter in PDF format
• Copy of diploma from the highest level of education (without notarial certificate)
• Structured list of publications and professional activities (participation in conferences, exhibitions, research, etc.) for the last 5 years.

In the days following the application deadline, you will receive information about further procedures

MORE INFORMATION

Submitting the required documents when sending the e-application

In case of failure to provide the copies via the e-application, the applicant will be at most once asked to provide them by a specific date. If he/she fails to submit the materials by that date, he/she will not be admitted to the next round of the selection process, which is the interview.

Selection process and selection criteria

1. submission of all required documents in the e-application, 2. knowledge of the Czech language in both written and verbal form, 3.  the candidate's profile compliance with the requirements for the position.

Non-discrimination declaration

At that Faculty of Education, Masaryk University, we promote equal access; every applicant has a chance to get a job regardless of age, gender, social or other disadvantages. Selection procedures are conducted following the University Selection Procedure Regulations.

Information about the faculty

The Faculty of Education, recipient of the prestigious international HR Excellence in Research Award, is a faculty with a relevant research focus based on interdisciplinarity linking teaching, scientific research and social engagement in academia. It develops HR strategy, supports career development, reconciliation of work and personal life of employed persons and provides a diverse range of benefits.