Assistant Professor (Adiunkt) in a research-didactic group

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Assistant Professor (Adiunkt) in a research-didactic group

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Offer DescriptionAssistant Professor (Adiunkt) in a research-didactic group conducting research and teaching in the field of philosophy, methodology, and history of economics at the Faculty of Economic Sciences of the University of WarsawRequirementsResearch Field Economics Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/Qualifications

• at least a PhD degree in the discipline of economics and finance or in the discipline of philosophy
• outstanding achievements in the discipline of economics and finance or/and in the discipline of philosophy relatively to the candidate’s stage of the professional career, measured predominantly in terms of articles published in reputable journals and book publishers of substantial international standing;
• teaching experience (preferable experience in conducting classes in the field of broadly understood philosophy, methodology, and history of economics);
• experience in conducting research in the area of philosophy of economics, confirmed by publications in this area;
• knowledge of the English language at a level sufficient to teach at undergraduate and graduate level.

Specific RequirementsResearch responsibilities:Outstanding research activity in the field of economics and finance. Publication of the results in reputable scholarly journals and book publishers of substantial international standing, particularly, in high-scoring journals specified in the list of scientific journals and peer-review international conference proceedings published by the Polish Ministry of Education and Science. Obtaining funding for research projects in grant competitions.Didactic responsibilities:The selected candidate will teach courses at the Faculty of Economic Sciences of the University of Warsaw as an assistant professor with a total teaching load of 210 hours a year, including classes for 1st and 2nd degree students, BA seminars, MA seminars and/or specialist classes. The selected candidate is expected to teach courses on topics in the field of broadly understood philosophy, methodology, and history of economics. Courses should be offered in Polish and/or English.Organizational responsibilities:Academic organizational activities, including: involvement in the work of selected university and departmental committees; guidance and involvement in the research of junior university staff; and contribution to international scholarly endeavours (editorial and review work, conferences, etc.).Level ExcellentResearch Field Economics Years of Research Experience 1 – 4Internal Application form(s) neededAnnouncement_with Appendix_WNE.KK_.1.2024_(philosophy, methodology, and history of economics).pdfEnglish(250.95 KB – PDF)Additional InformationBenefits

• interesting and challenging work;
• large scope of independence and responsibility;
• organizational support on the part of the Faculty’s administration;
• seniority allowance (1% increase of gross remuneration for each year of employment, from the fourth year of employment, max. 20%);
• thirteenth salary;
• full-time employment contract;
• stability of employment at a renowned public university;

Eligibility criteriaCandidates applying for the position should submit the following documents within the deadline set out in this announcement:

• an academic curriculum vitae containing information on research and teaching experience and achievements, including education, work experience, publications, research projects;
• a covering letter with the candidate’s reasons for applying, including planned research and teaching activities if successful (two A4 pages maximum);
• a signed application to the Rector of the University of Warsaw together with the required declarations (Appendix no. 1).

Selection processApplications will be evaluated by the Faculty Selection Committee. The Faculty reserves the right to respond only to certain applications. The competition may be closed without a selection being made, if there is no candidate who meets the formal requirements and possesses an adequate academic track record.

The competition is the first stage of the employment procedure for an academic teacher, as specified in the Statute of the University of Warsaw. A positive outcome is the required basis for further proceedings.Additional commentsA place for Researcher and Lecturer:The hired person will be a part of the team of the Faculty of Economic Sciences, University of Warsaw – the best research unit in Poland in the field of economics and finance and a university ranked among the top 3% of economic institutions in Europe.Our researchers represent 25% of the top 200 economic authors in Poland, according to the RePEc ranking, and are currently implementing over sixty national and international research projects, including a prestigious Consolidator Grant funded by the European Research Council.A team of ten people in the Research and Publications Office of the Faculty supports our Researchers at the stage of preparation, conduct and settlement of research projects.We are an open, international community, functioning on the basis of dialogue and offering support in research and teaching activities.The Faculty of Economic Sciences is also an excellent teaching unit, unique in Poland, holding 3 certificates of excellence issued by the Polish Accreditation Committee for all study programs.The Faculty members teach on the best Polish programme in Economics, the internationally accredited Finance and Accounting studies and the prestigious Informatics and Econometrics programme. The offer of the Faculty also includes specialized English-language programs – highly ranked in international lists: the program “Quantitative Finance” is ranked 12th in the world, “Data Science and Business Analytics” – 1st place in Eastern Europe.As part of the University of Warsaw, we benefit from the potential of our University. We offer, among others, additional funds for research resulting from the implementation of the strategic programme “Excellence Initiative ” and having the status of a Research University. The University’s vibrant international cooperation provides an opportunity for its employees to work with scientists from research centres all over the world, e.g. within the 4EU+ Alliance.Finally, the University of Warsaw is a reliable employer, distinguished with the “HR Excellence in Research” award and offering a friendly working environment. The University has implemented the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct while recruiting employees, and according to the Forbes ranking “Best Employers in Poland 2021” Warsaw University is ranked 1st in the “higher education and science” category.Work Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Faculty of Economic Sciences, University of Warsaw Country Poland City Warsaw Postal Code 00-241 Street Długa 44/50 GeofieldWhere to apply E-mailkomisja_konkursowa@wne.uw.edu.plContact CityWarsaw WebsiteStreetDługa 44/50 Postal Code00-241 E-Mailkomisja_konkursowa@wne.uw.edu.pl Phone+48225549174STATUS: EXPIRED

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Warszawa, mazowieckie

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Wed, 13 Mar 2024 05:50:36 GMT

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