University of Wroclaw invites applications for the position of assistant professor at the Institute of English Studies (Department of Translation)

No 23.2024.IFA.WF.ER of 08.03.2024

Institute/Department: Institute of English Studies (Department of Translation)

Position: assistant professor

Type of position: research and teaching

• in research discipline: linguistics
• in research field: humanities

Vacancies/positions:1

Type of contract: full time

Application deadline: 15.04.2024

Estimated date of the contest settlement: 31.05.2024

Envisaged job starting date: 01.10.2024

Period of employment: temporary

The competition is open to each candidate who meets the requirements set out in the Higher Education and Science Act of July 20th 2018 (Journal of Laws of 2018, item 1668 as amended) and the Statute of University of Wroclaw.

The candidate is required to

1. Hold a doctoral degree in the humanities specializing in linguistics.
2. Demonstrate confirmed scientific achievements in the field of translation studies, especially in the field of specialized translation and business linguistics: the English language.
3. Have fluent knowledge of the English language both in speaking and in writing to secure teaching at the C2 level (CEFR).
4. Have precise plans for academic development in the field of translation studies.
5. Demonstrate professional experience in the teaching of translation studies (theoretical and practical courses), specialized translation, and business linguistics, and willingness to teach in all these areas, including the B.A and M.A. seminars.
6. Possessing an adequate knowledge of Polish in order to be able to communicate with University staff members and administration.
7. The search committee will also consider the following additional criteria related to the scientific profile of the Department of Translation, as well as the teaching needs of the Institute of English Studies: Familiarity with CAT tools and CAT tool teaching skills and experience in the construction and optimization of language study programs (i.e. undergraduate or postgraduate studies); active participation and experience in organizational activity: conference and workshop.

Responsibilities

1. Conducting classes and administrative work related to the implementation and organization of the teaching process in the scope and dimension envisaged for the position of assistant professor in accordance with the current internal normative acts of the University of Wrocław.
2. Performing other tasks and activities related to the implementation and organization of the teaching process indicated by the Director of the Institute of English Studies or the head of the Department of Translation, in particular: acting as a tutor of student groups, acting as a member of the admissions committees and diploma examinations, participating in the organization of exams, etc.
3. Conducting research in the discipline of linguistics, including applying for internal, national and international grants, in accordance with criteria established by the relevant Discipline Council.
4. Publication of scientific research results with the "University of Wrocław" affiliation and their reliable documentation through the Library of the Institute of English Studies.
5. Active participation in scientific and editorial activities of the Institute and Section and their organization (department meetings, scientific conferences at home and abroad, editorial work for publications created at the Institute of English Studies).
6. Observing the provisions of copyright and related rights in teaching, scientific and creative activity.

The application for the competition should include

1. Personal  questionnaire  (https://hr.uwr.edu.pl/wp-content/uploads/sites/158/2022/05/PERSONAL-DATA-FORM-FOR-EMPLOYMENT-APPLICANT_eng.pdf).
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. A copy of the doctoral diploma.
4. Statement whether the University of Wroclaw will be the primary place of work in the case of winning the competition (https://hr.uwr.edu.pl/wp-content/uploads/sites/158/2022/05/Workplace-st…).
5. Declaration of the discipline in which the candidate will conduct research and in the case of people conducting research in more than one discipline the percentage of their involvement in each of these disciplines (https://hr.uwr.edu.pl/wp-content/uploads/sites/158/2022/05/Scientific-d…).
6. Self-presentation (information about scientific, organizational, and other achievements).
7. List scientific publications in the last ten years.
8. Electronic versions of the two most important publications that the candidate considers representative of his or her scientific achievements or an explanation of the lack of them.
9. Application for employment addressed to HM Rector.
10. Declaration – article 113 the Law on Higher Education and Science (https://hr.uwr.edu.pl/wp-content/uploads/sites/158/2023/05/Declaration-Article-113.pdf).
11. Information about research plans (in the form of a brief summary of the subject and purpose of future research).
12. Any other documents which may prove the applicant’s eligibility for the position.

The CV should include the following note: I consent, within the meaning of Articles 4 and 7 of RODO, i.e. Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation) (Official Journal of the EU L of 4.05.2016, pp. 1-88), to the processing of my personal data by the University of Wrocław, pl. Uniwersytecki 1, 50-137 Wrocław, for the purpose of recruitment for employment at the University of Wrocław. I am aware that the consent given may be withdrawn at any time in a manner appropriate to its giving.

All the documents should be send only in an electronic form to the following address: praca@uwr.edu.pl with the subject of the message: "assistant professor.23.IFA.WF".

Additional information:

1. The University of Wrocław reserves the right to contact only selected candidates.
2. Selected candidates may be required to undergo an interview by means of electronic communication allowing audio and video transmission.
3. The University of Wrocław reserves the right to close the competition without selecting a candidate.
4. The University of Wrocław reserves the right to cancel the competition.
5. The University of Wrocław does not provide housing.

Information clause for persons participating in the recruitment process: https://hr.uwr.edu.pl/en/information-clause-for-persons-participating-i…