Assistant Professor of Arts

Masaryk University

Job Type: Part-time (20 hours per week)
Job Field: Science and Research | Education and Schooling
Position Type: Academic position
EU Researcher Profile: R1 or R2

Employment Contract: Fixed term (1 year, with the possibility of extension)
Expected Start Date: 1 March 2026 or by agreement
Number of Open Positions: 1
Application Deadline: 12 February 2026

ANNOUNCEMENT

The Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University announces an open competition for the position of:

Assistant / Assistant Professor specializing in Information Services Design

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR

The Department of Information Studies and Librarianship is seeking an assistant or assistant professor to strengthen teaching activities and participate in research and project work. The position combines design approaches with information services, with a strong focus on teaching, supervision of final theses, and student development, alongside collaboration on research, publications, and dissemination.

The candidate should develop one or more specializations, such as:

  • Design thinking and design methods in practice

  • Design research (Research through Design, participatory approaches, living labs)

  • Interaction design and digital interface design

  • Service design and innovation in public or community contexts

  • Inclusive design and accessibility

  • Instructional design and educational experience design

  • Design ethics, critical and speculative approaches

  • Service design in practice and public or community contexts, including:

    • design related to misinformation and information resilience

    • design related to artificial intelligence and its impacts

    • design related to health and sustainability

MAIN JOB CONTENT

  • Participation in teaching in the areas of design, research, and evaluation (seminars, exercises, workshops), including continuous development of teaching content and formats

  • Supervision and consultation of Bachelor’s and Master’s theses, providing methodological support and guiding students toward high-quality research and design outputs

  • Collaboration on departmental research and development projects, including publications and professional outputs

  • Application of participatory and facilitative approaches in work with students and external partners, including workshop facilitation and joint design validation

  • Contribution to dissemination activities such as conference presentations, methodological materials, and popularization activities

WE REQUEST

Professional Education, Qualifications, and Experience

  • Completed Master’s degree in a related field (information studies, design, HCI, education, social sciences, computer science, etc.) – required

  • Completed or ongoing PhD doctoral program – preferred

  • International profile (e.g. research outputs, internships) – advantage

Other Knowledge and Skills

  • Experience leading student projects, mentoring, or supervising research – advantage

  • Experience with applied projects outside academia and participatory/living lab approaches – advantage

  • Experience in data analysis (e.g. behavioral metrics, experiments) or prototyping and evaluation (including 3D/VR/XR) – advantage

  • Advanced ability to apply AI tools in the design process – advantage

Language Skills

  • English language proficiency at least at B2 level

  • Excellent knowledge of Czech language, written and spoken

Job-Related Requirements

  • Demonstrable expertise in at least one specialist area with the ability to transfer this expertise to teaching and student supervision

  • Experience with research methods and evaluation, ability to design procedures, analyze data, and present conclusions clearly

  • Teaching and facilitation skills, including structured instruction and constructive feedback

  • Independence, reliability, strong organizational skills, and willingness to collaborate in an interdisciplinary environment

Additional Advantages

  • Knowledge of the university environment

  • Previous experience in education

WE OFFER

Working Environment

  • Stable employment in a prestigious institution

  • Employment in an institution awarded the HR Excellence in Research

  • Access to interesting projects

  • Opportunity to work in an international, interdisciplinary team

  • Friendly and inspiring working environment

  • Convenient city-centre location

  • Supportive approach to work–life balance

Employee Benefits

  • 8 weeks of paid vacation per year

  • Flexible working hours with partial home-office option

  • Meal allowance or subsidized canteen meals

  • Pension insurance contribution or nursery/playgroup allowance

  • Selected vaccinations free of charge

  • Favourable Vodafone mobile tariffs

  • MultiSport card

  • Sports lessons organized by the Faculty of Sports Studies

  • Nursery school Elánek for employees’ children near the faculty

Training and Development

  • Opportunities for training and professional development

  • Language and other courses provided by Masaryk University

  • Access to MU libraries

  • Opportunities for placements and international mobility

  • Participation in conferences

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application via the electronic application system by 12 February 2026 and attach all required documents:

  • Cover letter specifying the area of research interest

  • Structured CV with an overview of previous experience

  • Copies of proof of education

In accordance with Section 70(5) of Act No. 111/1998 Coll. on Higher Education Institutions, the CV must include information about current employers.

After successful submission, you will receive an automatic confirmation by email. Information about further steps will be provided after the application deadline.

For inquiries, please contact:
FF MU Personnel Office
Mgr. Lída Oplatková
Email: oplatkova@phil.muni.cz

SELECTION PROCESS

Selection criteria:

  • Submission of all required documents via e-application

  • Compliance of the candidate’s profile with the stated requirements

Selected candidates will be invited to a personal interview, which may take place via videoconference.

MORE INFORMATION

Masaryk University is the second-largest university in the Czech Republic, with more than 6,000 employees and 32,000 students across 10 faculties. It offers a broad range of research areas and holds a strong international position.

The Faculty of Arts, founded in 1919, is one of the university’s founding faculties and a major centre for humanities and social sciences, employing over 600 staff and educating more than 6,000 students. Since 2021, it has held the HR Excellence in Research Award.

Department website: https://www.kisk.cz

Contact person for the position:
PhDr. Ladislava Zbiejczuk Suchá, Ph.D.
Email: sucha@phil.muni.cz
Telephone: +420 777 035 620

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