Assistant Professor

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Assistant Professor

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Job description

Offer DescriptionSWPS University is a non-public university conducting research and offering practical and academic studies in Warsaw, Wrocław, Sopot, Poznań, Katowice and Kraków. The University’s teaching offer includes courses in social sciences, humanities, but also design and graphics.The University is one of the most active research centres in Poland, and its employees have a practical influence on the development of many scientific disciplines. The results of their research are used in various areas of the economy and social life. The University has over a dozen research units conducting interdisciplinary projects.The team of the SWPS University consists of over 800 staff members – academics and employees of the business and organisation department. The university is an attractive place for professional development, it provides a system of attractive employee benefits. We create a diverse and cooperative environment of professionals who value working for the benefit of students, creating knowledge and its practical use. The employees and co-workers of the University are outstanding scientists, successful practitioners, artists and representatives of the media world.Responsibilities:

• Conducting classes in English on the subject of clinical psychology at the second degree programme, in particular on:

• adult psychotherapy within a systemic, psychodynamic or EFT (Emotion Focused Therapy) approach
• psychological diagnosis
• Conducting classes at first degree programmes in English on educational and developmental psychology
• Conducting classes at first degree programmes in English psychology (core courses e.g. Introduction to Psychology, Academic Skills, etc.)
• Co-ordinating conducted classes in the course. Psychology Studies in English
• Carrying out organisational tasks related to didactics (creation of syllabuses, archiving of student work, grading, meetings with students in the form of consultations/duty
• Involvement in organisational work at the Psychology Studies in English course and the Faculty of Psychology in Warsaw
• Participation in meetings of didacticians of Psychology Studies in English
• Supervising internships (individual internships), supporting students in the development of practical skills within the framework of projects conducted at the Faculty
• Taking care of the development of professional competences mainly through participation in internal trainings and workshops e.g. during the Teaching Competence Week
• Collaborating as part of a team, jointly carrying out tasks and projects carried out by the Psychology Studies in English team

RequirementsResearch Field Psychological sciences » Other Education Level Master Degree or equivalentSkills/Qualifications

• Possession of a doctoral degree in social sciences or humanities in the discipline of psychology or related fields
• At least one year of teaching experience (teaching students and preparing teaching materials)
• Fluency in English to enable teaching in this language
• Fluency in Polish
• Research interests
• Willingness to work weekends
• Active participation in national and international scientific conferences
• Experience in popularisation of scientific knowledge
• Experience in teaching in English
• Awards and distinctions for teaching activities and teaching evaluations in previous places of employment
• Teaching competencies evidenced by certificates or certificates of completion of courses or other forms of training to improve qualifications in teaching, training and workshops

Specific Requirements

• Scientific publications in the field of clinical psychology AND social psychology
• Participation in the implementation of national and international grants (as manager and/or contractor)
• Awards and prizes for teaching and research activities
• Experience in cooperation with business and the social environment
• Experience in developing new educational programmes
• Experience in teaching undergraduate and graduate seminars

Languages POLISH Level ExcellentLanguages ENGLISH Level ExcellentAdditional InformationBenefits

• Employment based on a full-time employment contract
• Salary in the range of PLN 6300 – 8300 gross
• Opportunity to join group insurance on preferential terms
• Possibility of financial support for project and research activities and assistance in obtaining grants and partners
• Opportunities for professional development, including the development of teaching, project and research skills
• Flexible career development paths
• Opportunity to work and develop in an interdisciplinary and friendly academic environment
• Subsidised private healthcare for the employee and beneficial packages for their family
• Funding for the Multisport and MultiBenefit package
• Discounts on graduate and postgraduate studies for the employee and his/her family
• Discounts on language courses
• Co-creation of an institutional culture that values openness, courage and responsibility

Eligibility criteriaFormal criteria:

• Scientific achievements – 25%​ of the final assessment
• Teaching achievements – 60% of the final assessment
• Organisational and practical achievements – 15% of the final assessment

Selection processApplication deadline: ​09.05.2024Competition results announced:​ 26.05.2024Date of commencement of work:​ 01.10.2024Additional commentsRequired documents:

• CV listing academic, teaching and organisational achievements (with direct reference to the eligibility criteria stated above), and including a description of other professional experience and interests
• A cover letter including experience of the skills required by the advertisement
• A scan of the document confirming the attainment of the academic degree

Competition Committee:

• Rafał Albiński PhD – Chair of Committee
• Monika Suchowierska-Stephany PhD – Member of Committee
• Daniela Hekiert-Małozięć PhD – Member of Committee
• Angelika Szczuka – HR Representative
• Anna Szewczyk – Committee Secretary

The competition is the first stage of the recruitment process for the position of the academic teacher specified in the Competition Regulations ( ), and its positive outcome is the basis for further proceedings.The Competition Committee reserves the right to contact only selected candidates.For any additional information please send an email to: quoting the announcement reference number 1038/WP/WWA/24Work Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Faculty of Psychology Country Poland GeofieldWhere to apply WebsiteContact State/ProvinceWarszawa CityWarszawa WebsiteStreetChodakowska, 19/31 Postal Code03-815 E-Mail[email protected]STATUS: EXPIRED

Expected salary

6300 per month

Location

Warszawa, mazowieckie

Job date

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 22:53:33 GMT

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