THE DEAN OF THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION, Masaryk University in Brno
In accordance with Section 77 of Act No. 111/98, Coll. announces a competition
for the position of
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
with a focus on teaching subjects for teacher studies in the study
programmes Art Education and Visual Creation with a focus on Education, Art
Education and Visual Creation Teaching, Gallery Pedagogy and Art Mediation and
related subjects
Workplace: Department of Art
University/Faculty: MasarykUniversity/Faculty of Education
Employment: fixed-term with the possibility of extension
Level of employment: full-time (1,0), i.e. 40 h/week
The work position category: R2
Start date: 1 October 2024
Number of positions opened: 1
Closing date for applications: 6. 9. 2024
All necessary information about the Department of Art Education is available
on the department's website https: // www. ped.muni.cz/kvv/
YOUR JOB DESCRIPTION
The assistant professor will perform activities related to the pedagogical and
professional aspects of the academic profession:
will participate in particular in the implementation of practical forms of
teaching of compulsory, compulsory elective and elective subjects in all
the above-mentioned study programmes,
the dominant area of his activities will be in the area of new media
(photo, video, editing, sound, animation, augmented reality, AI),
will be included in the working team that manages the activities of the
intermedia studios,
will train student teams involved in the implementation of
interdisciplinary projects,
will be responsible for the operation of the New Media Studio of the
Faculty of Science and Technology of the Faculty of Arts of MU and the
related technological base of the department, including the new data
storage facility,
will be involved in the development and promotion of hybrid forms of
learning and is expected to be active in newly conceived formats of
lifelong learning,
will lead, oppose and consult bachelor and master theses of students
studying at the KVV,
will lead its own research, artistic and publishing activities,
He is expected to contribute to the research and professional projects of
colleagues,
as an assistant professor, he/she can be a member of committees and act as
a tutor or consultant, prepare for the requirements for appointment as an
associate professor and guarantee selected taught courses
OUR REQUIREMENTS
Professional education and qualifications experience:
Master's degree in art education,
completed doctoral study programme (Ph.D. degree) in the above-mentioned
fields,
active knowledge of the English language (minimum level B2),
ability to teach in Czech (minimum level C1 or native speaker),
potential for national and international professional, research and
artistic activities, as evidenced by a list of publications and
professional activities,
experience of teaching at university (advantage)
experience in teaching at primary school, secondary school, ZUŠ, or higher
vocational school (an advantage),
Experience in delivering professional courses focused on the use of new
media (an advantage).
Other knowledge and skills: (required)
Broad user proficiency on PC, Mac and mobile devices. Advanced knowledge
of Adobe, applications focused on animation, AI, digital craft, 3D
printing, etc. Knowledge of secure data, information and digital content
management, ability to collaborate through digital technologies,
basic social media management skills,
Flexibility and willingness to contribute to the development of quality
undergraduate student training,
Good organizational and communication skills, independence,
responsibility, ability to come up with own research and pedagogical
projects and innovations in teaching.
WE OFFER
Employee benefits
Eight weeks of vacation, flexible working hours, pension contribution,
meals in MU canteens,
possibility to use sports facilities in Brno.
Work environment
Employment in a prestigious institution awarded the HR Excellence in
Research Award,
combining science with teaching activities,
a well-equipped working environment in a well accessible location in Brno.
Education and development
Career development and growth, the possibility of being assigned a mentor
on entry,
education, language and other courses provided by MU, use of MUNI
libraries,
possibility to take advantage of foreign stays and internships,
participation in conferences.
HOW TO APPLY?
Apply via the online application link until Septembes 6, 2024 and submit the
required documents:
Structured CV in PDF format (min. 1 A4)
Cover letter in PDF format
Copy of diploma from the highest level of education (without notarial
certificate)
Structured list of publications and professional activities
(participation in conferences, exhibitions, research, etc.) for the last
5 years.
In the days following the application deadline, you will receive information
about further procedures
MORE INFORMATION
Submitting the required documents when sending the e-application
In case of failure to provide the copies via the e-application, the applicant
will be at most once asked to provide them by a specific date. If he/she fails
to submit the materials by that date, he/she will not be admitted to the next
round of the selection process, which is the interview.
Selection process and selection criteria
1. submission of all required documents in the e-application, 2. knowledge of
the Czech language in both written and verbal form, 3. the candidate's profile
compliance with the requirements for the position.
Non-discrimination declaration
At that Faculty of Education, Masaryk University, we promote equal access;
every applicant has a chance to get a job regardless of age, gender, social or
other disadvantages. Selection procedures are conducted following the
University Selection Procedure Regulations.
Information about the faculty
The Faculty of Education, recipient of the prestigious international HR
Excellence in Research Award, is a faculty with a relevant research focus
based on interdisciplinarity linking teaching, scientific research and social
engagement in academia. It develops HR strategy, supports career development,
reconciliation of work and personal life of employed persons and provides a
diverse range of benefits.
