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

Associate Professor

at the Department of Administrative Science and Administrative Law

Workplace: Department of Administrative Science and Administrative Law

Employment contract: fixed-term

Working hours: 40 hours per week

Number of vacancies: 1

Start date: 1 September 2026

Place of work: Brno

Application deadline: 14 June 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 Administrative Science and Administrative Law is a unit of the Faculty of Law at Masaryk University which carries out educational and scientific research activities in both of the aforementioned fields, namely administrative law and, traditionally, administrative science. In terms of teaching, it primarily delivers compulsory modules covering the full scope of administrative law – that is, its general and specific parts – particularly within the Master’s programme in Law and Legal Science, the follow-up Master’s programme in Public Administration, and also within the Bachelor’s programmes, as well as a range of compulsory elective subjects focusing on specific areas or topics falling within the scope of administrative law in both the national and European contexts, and also in the field of administrative science.

Your duties will include:

  • delivering lectures, seminars and practical sessions at the department (particularly the general and specific parts of the curriculum, administrative procedural law, and selected topics from the field of administrative science),
  • preparing study and teaching materials, including electronic materials,
  • participating in research activities, including contributing to publications,
  • contributing to the organisational management of research and teaching activities, including related administrative tasks
  • contribution to the strategic management of the department

We require:

  • a completed Master’s degree from a law faculty, specialising in Law,
  • Habilitation in accordance with the Higher Education Act, as amended,
  • a genuine interest in administrative law and public administration,
  • teaching focus on administrative law,
  • teaching aptitude, or practical teaching experience,
  • aptitude for independent academic and research work,
  • the ability to teach and publish in Czech and English; knowledge of German is an advantage,
  • the ability to actively participate in international conferences or specialist seminars and to establish cooperation with foreign partners,
  • good character,
  • information regarding the employee’s other employment relationships within the meaning of Section 70 of Act No. 111/1998 Coll. on Higher Education Institutions, as amended.

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 excellent working conditions – for more information, visit 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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