Associate Professor

SWPS is a leading higher education institution in Poland, excelling in psychology, social sciences, law, language studies, literature and cultural studies.

Department of Methodology and Psychological Assessment

Number of teaching hours: 240

Duties:

• Conducting scientific research
• Obtaining grants for scientific research, conducting research and building a scientific team
• Publishing the results of research in scoring journals and monographs
• Improving the research workshop
• Conducting didactics, especially in the fields of psychometrics, statistics, psychological research methodology and master's seminar
• Ensuring high quality didactics by developing concepts and content
• Hospitalization of classes taught by university professors, assistant professors and assistants
• Organizational activities for the benefit of the faculty
• Representing the university in environments related to science, education, design and business
• Improving the workshop of an academic teacher
• Developing original curricula for classes
• Organizing the didactic process
• Organizing scientific conferences and seminars

Requirements:

• A doctoral degree in psychology (obtained no later than September 30, 2025) and a master's degree in psychology
• Teaching experience in one of the following areas: psychometrics or statistics or psychological research methodology or psychological diagnosis
• Experience in active participation in foreign scientific conferences
• Possession of scientific achievements in the field of psychology certified by publications in peer-reviewed journals with impact factor
• Experience in the implementation of grants (manager, principal investigator, grantee) funded from external sources or experience in obtaining funds for scientific research
• Fluent knowledge of the Polish language
• Fluent knowledge of English
• Willingness to teach on weekdays and/or weekends
• Commitment to declare employment at SWPS University as the primary place of work

We offer:

• Employment based on a full-time employment contract
• Remuneration within the range: PLN 9,800 - 13,600 gross
• Support of didactic advisors
• Opportunity to participate in training courses and workshops held as part of the Weeks of Teaching Competence
• Support of the Research Department in the implementation and settlement of research projects
• Bonuses for high-scoring publications affiliated with SWPS University
• Opportunity to participate in scientific conferences
• Support in the commercialization of research projects
• Attractive benefits package:
  • Discount on master's and postgraduate studies for working people and their relatives, which increases with seniority
  • Discount on other educational offerings offered by SWPS University
  • 30% discount on language courses at the SWPS University language school
  • Opportunity for professional development through participation in the Erasmus+ program
  • Psychological support at the Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Clinic at SWPS University
  • Multisport Plus sports card
  • Subsidized private medical care in Medicover or Lux Med for working people and beneficial packages for their relatives
  • Access to a cafeteria of one-time benefits
  • Co-financing of eyeglasses
  • Life insurance in TU PZU

Required documents:

• CV with a list of teaching, scientific and organizational achievements with direct reference to the qualification criteria stated above
• Copies of documents evidencing attainment of the academic/professional degrees described in the requirements or a statement of the planned date of attainment
• Statement confirming knowledge of foreign languages at the required level

Formal criteria:

• Academic achievements - 30% of the final assessment
• Teaching achievements - 50% of the final assessment
• Organizational and practical achievements - 20% of the final assessment

Results will be announced on: May 20, 2025

Employment dates from: October 1, 2025

Professor Konrad Piotrowski - Chair of the Committee

Dr. Elwira Brygoła - Member of the Committee

Dr. Mariusz Zięba - Member of the Committee

Angelika Szczuka - Member of the HR staff

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

For additional information, please contact ekurylo@swps.edu.pl quoting the announcement reference number: 1076/WPP/PZN/25.