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. We translate high-quality research into modern teaching methods, offering study programs based on the latest knowledge that truly prepare students for the challenges of the modern world.
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.
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Location: Kraków Ref. no.: 1165/WP/KRK/26
Associate Professor
Faculty of Psychology in Kraków
Employment group: teaching-research
Teaching hours: 240
Duties:
- conducting classes (lectures, workshops, Master's seminars) in health psychology / clinical psychology, in full-time and part-time study programs according to the schedule (conducting classes on specific weekdays and selected weekends), including participation in doctoral education
- developing original class curricula and introducing qualitative and substantive changes to existing syllabi and study programs
- performing tasks related to teaching, including creating syllabi, issuing grades, and archiving student works, participating in the graduation process and conducting exams, as well as holding consultations with students and doctoral candidates
- contributing to the improvement of teaching quality by acting as a mentor for teaching staff
- promoting research results among students and doctoral candidates, including referring to research findings during teaching activities
- supporting the development of students and doctoral candidates, in particular through substantive supervision of student and doctoral organizations
- conducting academic research and actively seeking funding for academic research
- initiating application-oriented projects, including implementation projects
- publishing research results in peer-reviewed journals with a fixed IF and monographs, on a two-year basis as determined by the current resolution of the Institute's Scientific Board
- enhancing research skills and tools
- contributing to the integration of the student community and supporting activities aimed at maintaining good relationships with alumni
- involvement in organizational work at the Faculty and at the University (including participation in collegial bodies, advisory boards, committees, cooperation with academic staff responsible for organizing teaching or research activities, and readiness to fulfill assigned functions and administrative tasks)
- contributing to the integration of the academic community by supporting student research groups and student, doctoral, and alumni organizations
- supporting the University's marketing activities and building relationships with the socio-economic environment
Requirements:
- holding the post-doctoral degree in the discipline of psychology or health sciences
- specialization in the field of health psychology / clinical psychology
- experience in teaching at the academic level, such as lectures, workshops, or seminars, as well as in preparing teaching materials
- high teaching and methodological skills
- documented completion of courses or other forms of education improving teaching qualifications, experience in preparing teaching materials and creating new study programs, as well as awards for teaching activities and high ratings for teaching work in previous places of employment
- experience in active participation in international academic conferences
- having academic achievements in the field of health psychology / clinical psychology, confirmed by publications in peer-reviewed journals with an impact factor
- experience in implementing grants (manager, principal investigator) financed from external sources or experience in obtaining funding for scientific research
- English proficiency for the purpose of conducting classes (and/or consultations) in this language
- fluency in Polish language
- strong computer literacy and readiness to learn new software tools
- readiness to teach classes on weekends
- commitment to declare SWPS University as the primary place of employment
We offer:
- full-time employment based on a contract of employment
- remuneration within the range of 9 800 - 16 400 PLN gross (50% tax-deductible costs for authors)
- support from the Center for Academic Competence Development
- support from teaching advisors
- the opportunity to participate in training programs and workshops held as a part of Teaching Skills Weeks
- opportunity to participate in a mentoring program
- opportunity to participate in academic conferences
- support for the commercialization of research projects
- support of the Office for Research in the implementation and settlement of research projects
- bonuses for highly rated publications affiliated with SWPS University
- financial support for ongoing research (university-wide, institute, and faculty competitions), as well as funding for conference trips and academic publication costs (in accordance with internal regulations)
- an attractive benefits package:
- a discount on Master's studies and graduate certificate programs for employees, as well as their close relatives and partners — discount increases with the employee’s seniority
- a discount on SWPS University’s remaining educational offer
- a 30% discount on language courses offered by SWPS University’s language school
- professional development opportunities through participation in the Erasmus+ program
- psychological support via SWPS University Clinic of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
- low-interest housing loans
- a Multisport Plus gym and fitness benefits package
- subsidized private healthcare package in Medicover or Lux Med for employees and attractively priced packages for their close relatives and partners
- access to a cafeteria-based employee benefits system
- subsidized purchase of corrective glasses
- group life insurance policy option with the PZU insurance company
Required documents:
- CV with a list of academic, teaching, and administrative achievements (with reference to the criteria specified above), as well as a description of other professional experience and research interests
- a scanned copy of a diploma confirming a post-doctoral degree
- a certificate confirming knowledge of a foreign language at the required proficiency level
Formal criteria:
- scientific achievements: 50% of the final grade
- teaching achievements: 30% of the final grade
- organizational or practical achievements: 20% of the final grade
Important information:
The position of Associate Professor will be offered to a person holding the post-doctoral degree (doktor habilitowany) or equivalent. We will offer assistance to those wishing to pursue the post-doctoral degree in Poland. We are also willing to discuss the details of the formal procedure with interested candidates during the recruitment process.
Important dates:
- the deadline for submission of documents is: 2026-06-13
- successful candidates will be announced on: 2026-06-30
- date of commencement of work: 2026-10-01
The Competition Committee:
- Professor Edward Nęcka - Chair of the Committee
- Ph.D. Monika Kornacka - Member of the Committee
- Ph.D. Marlena Banasik - Member of the Committee
- Kinga Luboń - Member of the HR
- Zuzanna Świtalska - Committee Secretary
Regulations on recruitment of academic staff for teaching and teaching-research positions
The Competition Committee reserves the right to contact only selected candidates.
The candidates who receive the highest scores from the Committee will be invited for an interview.
After conducting the competition, the Committee may, based on its results, draw up a reserve list of candidates in case it is possible to employ more people or a candidate withdraws. The reserve list of candidates shall be valid for no longer than 12 months from the date of this competition.
For any additional information please contact [email protected] referring to ref. no. 1165/WP/KRK/26.
Applications should be submitted electronically using the application form available by clicking on the APPLY button.
