Overview

The Dean of the Faculty of Law at Masaryk University announces a selection procedure for the position of

Assistant and Assistant Professor at the Department of Law and Technology

at the Department of Law and Technology

full-time: Information Technology Law

 

Workplace:                            Department of Law and Technology

Employment:                         fixed term 3 years

Working hours:                     40 hours/week

Number of open positions: 1

Start date:                              1 March 2026

Place of work:                        Brno

Application deadline:           12 February 2026

Masaryk University is the second largest university in the Czech Republic, with 10 faculties, more than 6,000 employees and more than 30,000 students.

The MU Faculty of Law is one of four public law faculties in the Czech Republic. The current Faculty of Law at Masaryk University can be characterised as a modern, dynamic faculty where the focus is on teaching and scientific research. We are an institution where the terms “research activity” and “scientific research” are not just empty concepts. We maintain dozens of contacts with foreign experts and educational and scientific institutions at both the individual and institutional levels and provide an excellent environment for students and staff.

You can find out more about us on our website https://www.law.muni.cz/content/en/, on Facebook or on the MU Faculty of Law LinkedIn page.

The Institute of Law and Technology is the most important Czech professional centre focusing on the technological aspects of law and legal science. It has a comprehensive scientific and educational agenda in the fields of information technology law, intellectual property law, energy law and legal informatics. The institute regularly participates in national and international project consortia, including excellent project formats, and cooperates with scientific institutions, intergovernmental organisations, supreme judicial authorities, legislative institutions and representatives of legal and corporate practice in the Czech Republic and the EU. More information about the current staff, teaching and projects of the institute can be found at http://cyber.law.muni.cz/en.

Your work will include:

  • teaching courses focused on information technology law in accredited study programmes and lifelong learning programmes, including the preparation of study materials,
  • scientific activity, including publishing and applied research,
  • significant participation in project activities and contract research,
  • participation in the organisational and administrative aspects of scientific and pedagogical activities.

We require:

  • completed master’s degree from a law faculty, majoring in law,
  • Ph.D. degree (for the position of assistant professor),
  • ability to teach and publish in Czech,
  • qualified interest in the field of information technology,
  • information on the concurrence of employment within the meaning of Section 70 of Act No. 111/1998 Coll. on Higher Education Institutions, as amended,
  • prerequisites for independent teaching work in the field of information technology law in Czech and English, demonstrated by experience in teaching at a university,
  • prerequisites for independent scientific work in the field of information technology law in Czech and English, demonstrated by relevant professional publications or participation in scientific projects,
  • moral integrity.

We offer:

  • the backing of a prestigious and successful institution,
  • a motivating and friendly environment,
  • support for professional and personal development,
  • professional growth and opportunities for continuous education,
  • employee benefits (8 weeks of holiday, pension contribution, meal vouchers, advantageous Vodafone mobile tariffs, Multisport card and more)

How to apply:

Please send your application by the above deadline. To apply, use the electronic application form https://www.muni.cz/en/about-us/careers/vacancies/80307  (Masaryk University website – About the University – Careers at MUNI).

Your application must include the following documents:

  • cover letter,
  • structured CV,
  • an overview of your scientific and publishing activities,
  • photocopies of qualification documents.

Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email.

Selection process

Suitable candidates will be invited to a personal or online interview. The rules for university selection procedures can be found on the university website in the MU Selection Procedure Rules.

Information on the processing and protection of personal data at MU is available on the MU website.

The MU Faculty of Law has received the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research award for its human resources policy. We provide equal opportunities, support diversity and strive to create a favourable and satisfying working environment for our employees.

doc. JUDr. Mgr. Martin Škop, Ph.D.,

Dean

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