Overview

The Dean of the Faculty of Law at Masaryk University announces a recruitment process for the position of

Assistant or Assistant Professor

at Department of History of State and Law

 

Workplace:                     Department of History of State and Law

Employment:                  fixed-term contract for 3 years

Working hours:              40 hours per week

Number of vacancies:   1

Start date:                       1 September 2026

Place of work:                 Brno

Application deadline:    1 July 2026

Masaryk University is the second largest university in the Czech Republic, with ten faculties, over 6,000 staff 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 teaching and scientific research are at the centre of attention. We are an institution where the terms ‘research activity’ and ‘scientific research’ are not merely empty concepts. We maintain dozens of contacts with foreign experts and academic and research institutions at both the individual and institutional levels, and we provide an excellent environment for both students and staff.

You can find out more about us on our website (law.muni.cz), on Facebook or on the MU Faculty of Law’s LinkedIn page.

The Department of History of State and Law is a unit of the Faculty of Law at Masaryk University that carries out educational and scientific research activities in the field of legal history and Roman law. In terms of teaching, it primarily delivers compulsory courses in Modern Czech and Czechoslovak Legal History, General Legal History and Roman Law, as well as compulsory elective courses in these fields. In the field of research, the department focuses primarily on the subject of modern Czech legal history in its entirety, specifically the period of the First Czechoslovak Republic, the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia, and the period of socialism and the functioning of law under totalitarian regimes, as well as the history of legal science. The department’s research also includes studies in the field of Roman law and its institutions, including their legacy and influence on subsequent legal developments and contemporary law.

Your duties will include:

  • teaching on courses primarily focused on legal history within accredited degree programmes and lifelong learning programmes, including the development of study programmes,
  • research activities, including publishing and applied research,
  • making a significant contribution to project work and contract research,
  • contributing to the organisational and administrative aspects of research and teaching activities.

We require:

  • a completed Master’s degree from a law faculty, specialising in Law,
  • a Ph.D. (for the position of research assistant),
  • the ability to teach and publish in Czech,
  • a genuine interest in the field of modern legal history,
  • information regarding concurrent employment within the meaning of Section 70 of Act No. 111/1998 Coll. on Higher Education Institutions, as amended,
  • the ability to teach independently in the field of modern legal history in both Czech and English, ideally with experience of teaching at university level,
  • the ability to conduct independent research in the field of modern legal history in Czech and English, demonstrated by relevant academic publications or participation in research projects,
  • knowledge of German is an advantage,
  • good character.

We offer:

  • the backing of a prestigious and successful institution,
  • a motivating and friendly working environment,
  • support for professional and personal development,
  • opportunities for continuous professional development,
  • employee benefits (8 weeks’ holiday, pension scheme contribution, meal vouchers, discounted Vodafone mobile tariffs, Multisport card and more).
  • meaningful work at a prestigious university, a friendly working environment, and high-quality working conditions – for more information, see https://muni.cz/go/whymuni.

How to apply:

Please submit your application by the deadline stated above. To apply, please use the online application form (Masaryk University website – About the University – Careers at MUNI).

Your application must include the following documents:

  • cover letter
  • structured CV
  • an overview of your research and publications
  • photocopies of qualification documents

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

Selection process

Suitable candidates will be invited to an in-person or online interview. The university’s selection procedure rules can be found on the university website in the MU Selection Procedure Regulations.

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

The MU Faculty of Law has been awarded 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 positive and fulfilling working environment for our staff.

 

Doc. JUDr. Mgr. Martin Škop, Ph.D.,

Dean

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