Assistant Professor/Associate Professor

• Academic degree of doctor/doctoral degree or professor in the field of: Social sciences, in the discipline of Social Communication and Media Sciences or related disciplines (as of September 30, 2024 at the latest); Candidate in the final stages of the doctoral programme (degree to be obtained by 30 June 2025 at the latest) will be admitted. In such case, employment will be in an assistantship position until the doctoral degree is obtained;
• Teaching experience and scientific achievements in the field of Social Communication and Media;
• Documented scientific achievements;
• Expertise in media communication;
• At least three years of teaching experience at a higher education institution;
• Experience in developing teaching materials and creating new educational programs;
• Experience in conducting scientific research in the field of Social Communication and Media;
• Active participation in national and international scientific conferences (experience in organising scientific conferences preferred); 
• Experience in popularising and commercialising scientific research results;
• Experience in organizing the teaching process (including implementing new educational programs);
• Experience in applying scientific knowledge in social or business practice; 
• Experience in supporting students in developing their entrepreneurship skills;
• Availability to conduct classes also on weekends;
• Proficiency in English and Polish language;
• Very good computer skills and willingness to learn new applications; 
• Declaration of employment at the SWPS University as the primary place of work.

• Conducting scientific research, publishing research results, grant applications;
• Teaching activities; 
• Organizational involvement in teaching and research; 
• Professional development;
• Active contribution to the development of the scientific environment of social communication and media at the SWPS University.

• Employment based on an employment contract, salary range:
  • Assistant Professor: PLN 6,300-8,300 gross
  • Associate Professor: PLN 8,800-11,600 gross
• Opportunities for professional development, including the development of teaching skills and support from an academic advisor;
• Bonuses for publications; 
• Focus on scientific development through support from the Department of Scientific Research and Projects in obtaining and implementing grants; 
• Support for commercialization of research projects and facilitation of collaboration with external companies and investors through the Knowledge Transfer Center and SWPS Innovations; 
• Flexible career development paths and freedom to act - the possibility of implementing original ideas, innovative solutions and creating one's own research teams; 
• Laboratories equipped with specialised equipment and software, as well as research centres operating at the intersection of social sciences and new technologies;
•  Discounts on master's and postgraduate studies for the employee and their family; 
• Discounts on language courses; 
• Subsidies for private medical care for the employee and favourable packages for their family; 
• Subsidies for Multisport and MultiBenefit packages; 
• The possibility of joining group insurance on preferential terms;
• The opportunity to work and develop in an interdisciplinary and friendly academic environment;
• Contribution to the institutional culture that values openness, courage and responsibility.

• Scientific achievements - 50% of the final assessment
• Didactic achievements - 30% of the final assessment
• Organisational and practical achievements - 20% of the final assessment

Required documents:

• CV with a list of scientific, teaching and organisational achievements (with direct reference to the above mentioned eligibility criteria), as well as a description of other professional experience and interests.
• A plan for further scientific development (habilitation or professorship) along with a schedule of activities; 
• A copy of documents certifying the obtained doctoral degree or a statement regarding the planned date of obtaining it.

Please submit applications with the required documents by: April 25th 2024

Successful candidates will be announced on: May 31th 2024

Date of commencement of work: October 1st 2024

Competition Committee:

• Associate Professor Marcin Jacoby  - Chair of the Committee;
• Professor Igor Borkowski - Member of the Committee;
• Associate Professor Katarzyna Januszkiewicz - Member of the Committee;
• Monika Weychert PhD - Member of the Committee
• Angelika Szczuka - Member of HR staff;
• Anna Szewczyk - Committee Secretary.

For any additional information please send an email to: aszewczyk@swps.edu.pl (1015/WNH/WWA/24)

Link to the REGULATIONS.

The Competition Committee reserves the right to contact only selected candidates.