Assistant (Department of Theatre and Drama, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland)

Organisation/Company Jagiellonian University Department Faculty of Polish Studies Research Field Arts » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 23 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 25 Feb 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Rector of the Jagiellonian University in Kraków announces a competitive selection process for the post of an ASSISTANT in the group of research and teaching staff in the Department of Theatre and Drama (Faculty of Polish Studies) in the academic field of Studies on Arts.

Requirements

Research Field Arts » Other Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• MA degree or equivalent
• aptitude for research work
• preparation for teaching work

Specific Requirements

• high marks for MA or PhD thesis
• a track record of publications on contemporary theatre aesthetics, including dance theatre, scenic design and music, as well as activity in the field of theatre criticism relating to current developments
• submission of a proposal for future research combining an interest in contemporary theatre with a perspective on the history of theatre, the theatrical avant-garde and historical aesthetic theories
• documented active participation in international and national conferences
• proven teaching experience in higher education
• knowledge of the legal and organisational principles governing the operation of contemporary cultural institutions

Languages POLISH Level Mother Tongue

Research Field Arts » Other

Additional Information

• stable employment contract at a recognized university
• cooperation with interdisciplinary scientific employment
• scientific support and opportunity to develop qualifications and experience
• access to research infrastructure
• medical, insurance and sport activities and facilities benefits
• additional social benefits

Eligibility criteria

The competition may be entered by persons who meet the requirements specified in Art. 113, 116 section 2 point 4 of the Act of July 20, 2018, Law on Higher Education and Science, and in par. 166 of the Statute of the Jagiellonian University in Kraków.

Selection process

• CV
• personal questionnaire filled in by the candidate
• a copy of MA or PhD diploma
• information on the candidate’s scientific, teaching and organisational achievements
• declaration of the candidate, confirming that the Jagiellonian University will be their primary place of work, should they be selected in the competitive selection process
• declaration under Article 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science
• declaration on acknowledging and accepting the rules and regulations concerning intellectual property management and commercialisation in force at the Jagiellonian University
• see point 3, but if a copy of PhD diploma is submitted, reviews of the doctoral thesis must be attached
• a numbered list of academic publications (stating the publisher and number of pages)
• a proposal for future research in accordance with the description given in the Specific Requirements
• evidence of active participation in conferences, by attaching, for example, post-conference publications confirming active participation, or a conference programme indicating the Candidate’s (F/M) presentation, or a written certificate from the organisers confirming the Candidate’s (F/M) active participation in the conference in question
• at least one recent (from the current calendar year) reference from an independent academic staff regarding the Candidate’s (F/M) aptitude and qualifications for the role of academic teacher (taking into account the results of student surveys, if the Candidate (F/M) has been subject to such an assessment) and regarding their academic activity
• a degree in law or in the management of cultural institutions

Additional comments

Announcement of the competitive selection process results shall take place by … and the candidates will be informed by email.

In the selection process, the Jagiellonian University is guided by the principles contained in the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.

The Jagiellonian University does not provide housing.

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Faculty of Polish Studies, Department of Theatre and Drama Country Poland State/Province ma