The SWPS University is a non-public academic institution conducting scientific and educational activities in Warsaw, Wrocław, Sopot, Poznań, Katowice, and Kraków. We belong to the most active research centers in Poland, and the results of our research are applied in various areas of the economy and social life.
It's a community that combines diverse experiences and beliefs. We create an open, multicultural environment that allows all employees to achieve their goals and fully develop their potential.
Our commitment to the development of science and the pursuit of the highest quality research is the foundation on which we build our successes, as evidenced by the distinction of being awarded the A+ category as one of the best research centers in the country in the fields of psychology, politics, and administration.
SWPS University, as a non-public institution, exists to serve humanity, society, and the environment through education, science, art, and public activities. We fulfill this mission as a strong institution, based on a community of employees, students, and alumni.
Assistant Professor / Associate Professor
Focus: research and teaching
Faculty of Psychology in Sopot
Department of Developmental Support Psychology
Number of teaching hours: 240
1078/WP/SOP/25
Duties:
- performing teaching duties on full-time studies and part-time in the field of psychology of education, developmental psychology according to the schedule
- conducting diploma seminars
- preparation and implementation of documentation of classes: syllabuses, evaluations, archiving of student work
- developing the content and scenarios of classes
- participating in the defense of diploma theses
- coordinating the work of other lecturers in the preparation of classes
- cooperating with the head of the Department
- taking care of the development of teaching competence through participation in
- participating in internal training sessions organized by both the department and the university, e.g., during the Week of Teaching Competence
- acquiring and implementing scientific and research projects
- conducting scientific activities and publishing their results
- participating in Department and Faculty meetings
- readiness to perform assigned functions and organizational tasks in the Department
- organizing and participating in projects carried out by the University and the Department
- participating in activities promoting the University, the Department and the Institute
- representing the University and the Department in environmental bodies
Requirements:
- a doctoral or postdoctoral degree in social sciences in the discipline
of psychology or related fields, and a master's degree in psychology - a minimum of 4 years of experience in teaching students and preparing teaching materials
- fluency in Polish and English
- experience in raising funds for the organization's activities
and implementation of projects - experience in popularization and commercialization of research results
- scientific publications in scoring journals from the list of the Ministry
of Science and Higher Education, preferred journals from the JCR list - participation in the implementation of domestic and foreign grants (as a manager and/or contractor)
- awards and distinctions for teaching and scientific activities
- active participation in national and international scientific conferences
- research interests in the area of psychology of education, developmental psychology, clinical psychology of children
- willingness to work on weekends
- declaration of employment at SWPS University as the primary place of work
Nice to have:
- experience in teaching in English
We offer:
- employment based on a full-time employment contract
- remuneration within the range:
- Assistant Professor: PLN 7 800 - 10 200 gross
- Associate Professor: 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:
- scientific CV with a list of scientific, teaching and organizational achievements and organizational achievements with direct reference to the eligibility criteria stated above
- scan or photo of documents confirming him receiving the required academic degree and professional title
- statement confirming knowledge of a foreign language at the required level
Formal criteria:
- academic achievements - 50% of the final assessment
- teaching achievements - 40% of the final assessment
- organizational and practical achievements - 10% of the final assessment
Application submission deadline: May 12, 2025
Results will be announced on: June 12, 2025
Employment dates from: October 1, 2025
The Competition Committee:
- Professor Romana Kadzikowska-Wrzosek - Chair of the Committee
- Professor Aleksandra Szymków-Sudziarska - Member of the Committee
- Dr. Dorota Kalka - Member of the Committee
- Angelika Szczuka - Member of the HR staff
- Emilia Kuryło - Committee Secretary
The Competition Committee reserves the right to contact only selected candidates.
Link to the REGULATIONS.
For additional information, please contact [email protected] quoting the announcement reference number: 1078/WP/SOP/25.
