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Assistant Professor Specialising in Project Management, Risk Management, and Human Resource Management

Academic Position at the Department of Management, Faculty of Business and Economics

Research Area: Project Management, Risk Management, and Human Resource Management

The Department of Management provides education in the fields of management, business, operational and strategic management, human resources, and personnel management. It collaborates with other universities, businesses, non-profit organizations, and public institutions. The department organizes expert conferences and various interesting events for the academic community and the public. It works with young people, helping them to further develop their professional, scientific, and soft skills.

More information about the workplace can be found at: pef.mendelu.cz/en/department-of-management

What Will Your Responsibilities Be?

Participate in delivering lectures, seminars, and other forms of teaching in bachelor's and master's degree programs, as well as in lifelong learning programs
Engage in monitoring student progress and providing academic guidance, particularly as a consultant or opponent for final theses, especially master's theses, and in exceptional cases also in doctoral programs
Collaborate with the Smart Society research institute on publication, grant, and project activities, independently and in teams solve professional tasks, and apply research results in teaching practice
Contribute to publication activities, especially in peer-reviewed journals, professional proceedings, and scientific monographs
Actively participate in scientific conferences and professional meetings both domestically and internationally and present research, development, and innovation results
Assist in the organizational support of research and educational activities

What Do We Expect From You?

Higher education at the doctoral level (Ph.D.) in the field of social sciences
Excellent knowledge of the Czech language, ability to teach in both Czech and English, and to publish professional papers in English
Capability to independently conduct teaching and prepare study materials
Familiarity with modern trends in management and higher education
Good presentation and communication skills
Active approach to scientific, publication, or project activities
Ability to work in a team as well as independently organize work
User knowledge of MS Office and online educational tools

What Research Experience Do We Require?

Experience with publishing in scientific journals indexed in the Web of Science database

What Additional Qualifications Would We Appreciate?

Experience from a corporate environment or experience with applied management
Previous experience in higher education teaching
Knowledge of modern teaching methods and digital tools for education
Experience in supervising students' final theses
Involvement in research projects or grant activities
Publication activity in professional journals and other professional publications
International experience or collaboration with foreign institutions
Willingness to participate in the development of study programs and activities of the department

What Can We Offer You?

Work in a friendly and collaborative team
Support for professional development and regular training
Participation in conferences, seminars, and other professional events
Opportunity to lead your own research and teaching teams
An inspiring academic environment that supports professional growth
8 weeks of vacation
Support for work-life balance
Meal contribution (Edenred Card/canteen)
Discounted MultiSport card
ITIC card, allowing you to avail various discounts
Access to university benefits, such as sports courses from the Sports Activity Center, Counseling and Career Center, Botanical Garden, and arboretum, recreational facilities, libraries, and purchase of university products (game, eggs, beer, wine, fish, etc.)
University daycare, summer day camps for employees' children
Upon meeting conditions, contribution towards selected pension savings and long-term care insurance products

Number of Positions Available: 1

Expected Start Date: October 2026

Duration of Employment: Fixed-Term for 3 years with the possibility of extension

Working Hours: 0.5 (20 hours per week)

Work Location: Brno

Are you interested? Apply for the selection process for 23 September 2026 and send us:

Professional CV
Motivation letter
Publication list
Overview of academic teaching

How do our selection processes work? orlz.mendelu.cz/en/selection-procedure

We look forward to seeing you!

Place of work:: Zemědělská 1665/1, Brno 61300, Jihomoravský kraj, CZ
Education:: MBA, postgraduate degree
Employment type:: Part-time

Contact name:: Tereza Ondráčková
Contact phone:: +420 770 153 601
Contact email:: zc.ulednem@avokcardno.azeret

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