Head of Department of History (Masaryk University)

Department: Department of History – Faculty of Education, Masaryk University Deadline: 12 February 2026 Start Date: 1 March 2026 Job Type: Full-time Job Field: Science and Research \| Education and Schooling Position Overview In accordance with Section 77 of Act No. 111/98 Coll., the Dean of the Faculty of Education at Masaryk University announces a selection procedure to fill the position of Head of Department of History. More information about the faculty can be found at the end of this advertisement, and details about the department are available on the Department of History website. Requirements Qualification Conditions Achieved academic or researcher degree (Professor, Associate Professor, Ph.D., or equivalent) in History or a related field Potential for management position and experience with foreign cooperation and international projects Professional and personal potential for development of the field and research Experience in education and research in the field Relevant educational, publishing, and creative activities (including international activities) Advanced academic English; knowledge of other languages is a plus Ability to teach in Czech (minimum level C1 or native speaker) Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities User knowledge of PC: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Knowledge of secure data management and ability to collaborate through digital technologies (MS Teams, Zoom, etc.) Good organizational and communication skills Independence, responsibility, and reliability What We Offer Employee Benefits Eight weeks of vacation Flexible working hours Pension contribution Meals in MU canteens Access to sports facilities in Brno Work Environment Employment in a prestigious institution awarded the HR Excellence in Research Award Opportunity to combine science with teaching activities Well-equipped working environment in a conveniently located campus in Brno Education and Development Career development and growth opportunities Possibility of being assigned a mentor on entry Access to education, language, and other courses provided by MU Use of MUNI libraries Opportunity for foreign stays, internships, and conference participation How to Apply Submit your application via the online application link by 12 February 2026. Required documents: Structured CV in PDF format (minimum 1 A4 page) Cover letter in PDF format Copy of diploma from the highest level of education (no notarial certificate required) Department development concept for the coming term (pedagogical, research, project, personnel, and economic strategy, including internationalisation plan) Applicants will receive information about further procedures after the application deadline. Selection Process and Criteria Submission of all required documents in the e-application Knowledge of Czech language (written and verbal) Compliance of candidate’s profile with position requirements Failure to provide required documents may result in exclusion from the next round, which is the interview. Non-Discrimination Declaration The Faculty of Education at Masaryk University promotes equal access; all applicants are considered regardless of age, gender, social, or other disadvantages. Selection procedures follow the University Selection Procedure Regulations. About the Faculty The Faculty of Education is a recipient of the prestigious HR Excellence in Research Award, with a strong focus on interdisciplinary research linking teaching, scientific research, and social engagement. The faculty supports career development, work-life balance, and provides a diverse range of employee benefits. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Socioloxy

Department: Department of History – Faculty of Education, Masaryk University
Deadline: 12 February 2026
Start Date: 1 March 2026
Job Type: Full-time
Job Field: Science and Research | Education and Schooling

Position Overview

In accordance with Section 77 of Act No. 111/98 Coll., the Dean of the Faculty of Education at Masaryk University announces a selection procedure to fill the position of Head of Department of History.

More information about the faculty can be found at the end of this advertisement, and details about the department are available on the Department of History website.

Requirements

Qualification Conditions

Achieved academic or researcher degree (Professor, Associate Professor, Ph.D., or equivalent) in History or a related field
Potential for management position and experience with foreign cooperation and international projects
Professional and personal potential for development of the field and research
Experience in education and research in the field
Relevant educational, publishing, and creative activities (including international activities)
Advanced academic English; knowledge of other languages is a plus
Ability to teach in Czech (minimum level C1 or native speaker)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

User knowledge of PC: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Knowledge of secure data management and ability to collaborate through digital technologies (MS Teams, Zoom, etc.)
Good organizational and communication skills
Independence, responsibility, and reliability

What We Offer

Employee Benefits

Eight weeks of vacation
Flexible working hours
Pension contribution
Meals in MU canteens
Access to sports facilities in Brno

Work Environment

Employment in a prestigious institution awarded the HR Excellence in Research Award
Opportunity to combine science with teaching activities
Well-equipped working environment in a conveniently located campus in Brno

Education and Development

Career development and growth opportunities
Possibility of being assigned a mentor on entry
Access to education, language, and other courses provided by MU
Use of MUNI libraries
Opportunity for foreign stays, internships, and conference participation

How to Apply

Submit your application via the online application link by 12 February 2026. Required documents:

Structured CV in PDF format (minimum 1 A4 page)
Cover letter in PDF format
Copy of diploma from the highest level of education (no notarial certificate required)
Department development concept for the coming term (pedagogical, research, project, personnel, and economic strategy, including internationalisation plan)

Applicants will receive information about further procedures after the application deadline.

Selection Process and Criteria

Submission of all required documents in the e-application
Knowledge of Czech language (written and verbal)
Compliance of candidate’s profile with position requirements

Failure to provide required documents may result in exclusion from the next round, which is the interview.

Non-Discrimination Declaration

The Faculty of Education at Masaryk University promotes equal access; all applicants are considered regardless of age, gender, social, or other disadvantages. Selection procedures follow the University Selection Procedure Regulations.

About the Faculty

The Faculty of Education is a recipient of the prestigious HR Excellence in Research Award, with a strong focus on interdisciplinary research linking teaching, scientific research, and social engagement. The faculty supports career development, work-life balance, and provides a diverse range of employee benefits.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Socioloxy

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