Overview

The dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University, announces a selection procedure for job vacancy with a deadline for applications

May 31, 2026

Job description:
  • teaching lectures and seminars (specific requirements: Bachelor’s Seminar II; coordination of the course “Germany after 1990” – once every two years; additional teaching in accordance with the Individual Career Development Plan, as agreed with the department chair and based on the workload; Contemporary History of German-Speaking Countries; The German Question – the last two courses are taught as part of distance learning and are compensated beyond the scope of the workload)
  • independent scientific and research activities, participation in KNRS projects, membership in a research center
  • coordination of KNRS study program plans (Karolinka)
  • serving on examination committees (organizing comprehensive exams, state exams, and entrance exams)
  • supervising students and evaluating student work
We offer:
  • workload of 0.25–0.5 FTE (10–20 hours per week)
  • expected start on October, 1st, 2026; fixed-term employment contract through August 31, 2029
  • salary commensurate with the level of employment (for those who have earned a Ph.D., the classification is AP2 and the salary is 42,000 CZK for full-time employment; for those currently pursuing a Ph.D., the classification is AP21 and the salary is 36,000 CZK for full-time employment)
  • system of performance bonuses for publication activity and the possibility of involvement in additional projects
  • the opportunity to submit national and international projects with compensation in addition to the base salary
  • a wide range of employee benefits (meal vouchers or meal allowance of higher value, kindergarten allowance, contribution towards an annual Prague public transport pass, contribution to pension and/or life insurance, Multisport card, and others; benefits are governed by the faculty’s internal regulations)
  • the Faculty of Social Sciences at Charles University ensures that working at the faculty allows all its employees to balance their work and family lives. The Institute of International Studies promotes diversity and equal opportunity in the workplace in accordance with Charles University’s Equal Opportunity Plan. In addition to equal pay, it also guarantees flexible working hours.
The written application must contain:
  • academic CV, including a list of language skills
  • overview of publishing activities
  • overview of current teaching activity
  • a motivation letter with a vision of teaching and scientific activity at the department
  • copy of the highest education certificate (does not apply to those who have already been or arecurrently employed at FSV UK, and whose education has been previously verified by the HRdepartment)

Application Instructions

Applications should be sent by the provided deadline to the email address: kariera@fsv.cuni.cz, marked with the name of the selection procedure.

A copy of the document confirming the highest level of education does not need to be submitted by those whose education has already been verified by the HR Department in the past.

By responding to this announcement, you consent to the Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University, with its registered office at Smetanovo nábřeží 6, Prague 1, Postal Code 110 01, processing your personal data for the purpose of job placement. The processing of personal data is governed by Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and the Council on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and the free movement of such data and repealing Directive 95/46 / EC (General Data Protection Regulation) and Act No. 110 / 2019 Coll. on the processing of personal data.

Qualifications

a university degree in one of the following fields: modern and contemporary history, area studies, political science, or international relations a Ph.D. or M.A. degree (or in the final phase of doctoral studies, to be completed within three years) experience with project and grant activities excellent knowledge of German and English, both spoken and written knowledge of Czech at the C1 level

Expertise

  • ontemporary history of German-speaking countries with a focus on modern German and Austrian history, the German question, and political and social developments after 1945

Required Documents

  • structured CV
  • list of scientific and publication activity
  • teaching activities overview
  • education credentials, proof of academic degrees and ranks
  • motivation letter

Job offer code: 202605-AP1-FSV-KNRS-053
Published: 2026-05-01
Starting date by agreement: No
Hours per week: 20
Duration: 3 years
Pay grade: AP1
Salary conditions: Starting salary from CZK 18,000 to CZK 21,000
Contract for an indefinite period: No
Work location: Prague

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