Lecturer in Languages

Masaryk University

Department: Department of Romance Languages and Literatures – Faculty of Arts
Deadline: 18 December 2025
Start date: 1 February 2026
Job type: Full-time
Job field: Education and schooling

e-Application

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

Workplace: Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
Position Type: Academic position
EU Researcher Profile: R1
Working Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Employment Contract Type: Fixed term (1-year contract with possibility of extension)
Number of Open Positions: 1

Who Are We Looking For

The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures is looking for a lecturer specializing in teaching Portuguese as a foreign language to bachelor’s (A1–B1) and master’s (B2–C1) students.

Prerequisites:

  • Completed master’s degree in Portuguese Language and Literature or Teaching Portuguese to Foreigners (for applicants from abroad)

  • Experience in teaching practical language at a university is an advantage

Main Job Content

Pedagogical:

  • Teaching practical language subjects for bachelor’s degree students (normative grammar, vocabulary, written expression)

  • Supervision and review of bachelor’s theses

  • Participation in organizational management of educational activities within the department

Research:

  • Previous independent publishing activity in teaching Portuguese as a foreign language is an advantage, but not required

Other:

  • Operational and administrative tasks as instructed by the head of department, including:

    • Routine course management (e-learning, communication with students via MUNI IS)

    • Promotion of the field and its study at FFMU

We Request

Professional education, qualifications and experience:

  • Master’s degree in Portuguese Language and Literature or Teaching Portuguese to Foreigners – required

  • Experience teaching Portuguese to university students – advantage

Length of experience required:

  • Previous experience is not required, but is an advantage

Language skills:

  • Native Portuguese speaker – required

  • English language skills at B2 level or higher – required

  • Knowledge of another Romance language – advantage

Other requirements:

  • Basic computer skills (MS Office, MS Teams, Zoom, etc.)

  • Ability to use modern teaching tools and materials

  • Support for active student participation

  • Conceptual and systematic approach to teaching

  • Organizational skills, carefulness, responsibility, reliability, patience, and empathy

Additional advantage:

  • Experience working in an academic environment

  • Experience in other areas of education

We Offer

Working environment:

  • Stable environment in a prestigious institution

  • Employment at a faculty awarded the HR Excellence in Research

  • Access to interesting projects and international, interdisciplinary teams

  • Friendly and inspiring working environment

  • Convenient location in city centre

  • Supportive work-life balance

Employee benefits:

  • 8 weeks paid vacation per year

  • Flexible working hours, possibility of remote work

  • Meal allowance or canteen meals

  • Pension contribution or nursery/ playgroup allowance

  • Selected vaccinations free of charge

  • Favorable mobile tariffs (Vodafone), MultiSport card, sports lessons

  • Nursery school Elánek for employees’ children

Training and development:

  • Language and other courses provided by MU

  • Use of MU libraries and resources

  • Opportunities for placements, mobilities abroad, and conference participation

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via the electronic application link by 18 December 2025 and include:

  • Cover letter

  • Structured CV with overview of previous experience

  • Copies of proof of education

Note: CV must include current employers in accordance with Czech law (Section 70(5) of Act No. 111/1998 Coll., on Higher Education Institutions).

After submission, applicants will receive automatic confirmation. Next steps will be communicated after the application deadline.

For questions, contact the FF MU Personnel Office:

Selection Process

Selection criteria:

  • Submission of all required documents

  • Compliance with job requirements

Process:

  1. Pre-selection: Committee assesses profiles and CVs, focusing on:

    • Fulfillment of degree requirements

    • Previous teaching experience

    • Shortlist compiled and applicants notified via email

  2. Teaching demonstration: Short 30-minute teaching demonstration for shortlisted candidates

  3. Interview: Discussion of teaching demo and CV, expectations regarding the position. Can be in person or via videoconference

Selection procedure rules at the Faculty of Arts of MU: available on the careers page

More Information

About Masaryk University:

  • Second largest university in Czech Republic

  • 10 faculties, over 6,000 employees, 32,000 students

  • Strong international position, research-oriented

About the Faculty of Arts:

  • Founded in 1919, research-oriented, generates ~20% of MU research volume

  • Over 600 employees, 6,000+ students

  • Holder of HR Excellence in Research Award (since 2021)

  • Website: https://www.phil.muni.cz/en/

  • Facebook: Faculty of Arts MU

Department of Romance Languages and Literatures:

  • Information available on the Faculty website

Contact for questions:

  • doc. Mgr. Iva Svobodová, Ph.D

  • Email: 9255@mail.muni.cz

  • Telephone: +420 549 49 7295

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