Teaching Assistant

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Teaching Assistant

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Job description

Offer DescriptionThe SWPS University is a non-public academic institution conducting scientific and educational activities in Warsaw, Wrocław, Sopot, Poznań, Katowice, and Kraków. We belong to the most active research centers in Poland, and the results of our research are applied in various areas of the economy and social life.It’s a community that combines diverse experiences and beliefs. We create an open, multicultural environment that allows all employees to achieve their goals and fully develop their potential.Our commitment to the development of science and the pursuit of the highest quality research is the foundation on which we build our successes, as evidenced by the distinction of being awarded the A+ category as one of the best research centers in the country in the fields of psychology, politics, and administration.SWPS University, as a non-public institution, exists to serve humanity, society, and the environment through education, science, art, and public activities. We fulfill this mission as a strong institution, based on a community of employees, students, and alumni.Responsibilities:

• Teaching area:

• Teaching in Polish and English, particularly in the areas of cognitive psychology, psychometrics, psychology of decision-making, applied behaviour analysis
• Development of learning content, methods for the verification of learning outcomes, lesson plans
• Preparation and execution of course documentation: syllabuses, evaluations, archiving of student assignments
• Collaborating with the course coordinator and specialisation coordinators
• Taking care of development of didactic competences, e.g. through participation in internal trainings organised by both the Department and the University, e.g. during the Teaching Competence Week

• Organisational area:

• Participation in meetings of the Department and the Department of Economic Psychology
• Readiness to perform assigned functions and organisational tasks in the Department and the Department of Economic Psychology
• Organising and participating in activities carried out by the University and the Department
• Participation in activities promoting the University and the Department
• Representing the University and the Faculty in community groups

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

• Master’s Degree in Psychology
• At least two years of experience in conducting classes with students and preparing teaching materials
• Experience in conducting classes in English
• Practical experience in working with children and parents in the field of psychological interactions, e.g. therapy, counselling
• Fluency in English and Polish
• Willingness to work on weekends
• Research interests in the area of cognitive psychology, psychology of decision making

Specific Requirements

• Scientific publications in the field of psychology
• Participation in the implementation of domestic and foreign grants (as a manager and/or contractor) or experience in obtaining funding for research projects
• Active participation in national and international scientific conferences
• Advanced work on the doctorate, confirmed by a certificate from the doctoral school – expected submission of the dissertation in 2024

Languages POLISH Level ExcellentLanguages ENGLISH Level ExcellentAdditional InformationBenefits

• Employment on the basis of a full-time employment contract
• Gross salary within the range of PLN 5,800 – 7,400
• Opportunity for professional development
• Opportunity to participate in the formation and development of the Department
• Opportunity to obtain funding for participation in foreign scientific conferences, text editing, publication of a habilitation monograph
• Work in a friendly and supportive environment that cares about the employee’s quality of life
• Discounts on undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate studies for the employee and their family
• Subsidised private medical care for the employee and their family
• Co-financing of the Multisport package and Benefit Platform
• Opportunity to join Group Insurance on preferential terms

Eligibility criteriaFormal Criteria:

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

Selection processApplication submission deadline: 29 May 2024.Results will be announced on: 14 June 2024.Employment dates from: 1 October 2024.Additional commentsRequired documents:

• CV with a list of scientific, teaching, organisational, and practical achievements directly related to the above-mentioned qualification criteria
• Copy of documents confirming the attainment of a master’s degree in psychology

Competition Committee:

• Associate Professor Jakub Traczyk – Chair of the Committee
• Professor Tomasz Zaleśkiewicz – Member of the Committee
• Aleksandra Penza – Member of the Committee
• Aleksandra Mysłek – Representative of Human Resources
• Anna Szewczyk – Committee Secretary

The Competition Committee reserves the right to contact only selected candidates.For additional information, please contact quoting the announcement reference number 1045/WP/WRO/24Work Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Faculty of Psychology in Wrocław Country Poland GeofieldWhere to apply WebsiteContact State/ProvinceWrocław CityWrocław WebsiteStreetAleksandra Ostrowskiego 30B Postal Code53-238 E-Mail[email protected]STATUS: EXPIRED

Expected salary

5800 – 7400 per month

Location

Wrocław, dolnośląskie

Job date

Tue, 14 May 2024 22:14:33 GMT

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