The SWPS University is a non-public academic institution conducting scientific and educational activities in Warsaw, Wroclaw, Sopot, Poznan, Katowice, and Cracow. We belong to the most active research centers in Poland, and the results of our research are applied in various areas of the economy and social life.
It is a community that combines diverse experiences and beliefs. We create an open, multicultural environment that allows all employees to achieve their goals and fully develop their potential.
Our commitment to the development of science and the pursuit of the highest quality research is the foundation on which we build our successes, as evidenced by the distinction of being awarded the A+ category as one of the best research centers in the country in the fields of psychology, politics, and administration.
SWPS University, as a non-public institution, exists to serve humanity, society, and the environment through education, science, art, and public activities. We fulfill this mission as a strong institution, based on a community of employees, students, and alumni.
Associate Professor
Focus: research and teaching
Faculty of Psychology in Warsaw
Department of Clinical Psychology
Teaching hours: 240 hours
No. ref: 1086/WPR/WWA/25
Duties:
- conducting scientific research
- obtaining funds for scientific research
- publishing research results in high-scoring journals and monographs
- improving research workshop
- conducting teaching classes
- organizational activities for the benefit of the Department
- perfecting the workshop of an academic teacher
- developing original programs of classes
- organization of the didactic process
- organization of conferences and scientific seminars
Requirements:
- possession of a doctoral degree in the social sciences or humanities, in the discipline of psychology and possession of a master's degree in psychology
- scientific publications (first or corresponding author of a scientific publication for a minimum of 100 points, regular publications in international journals with IF)
- participation in the implementation of national and international grants (as a manager and/or contractor), acting as a leader in a grant received from external and/or foreign funds)
- experience in teaching in higher education in clinical psychology such as lectures, seminars, graduate seminars (more than 5 years), including welcome experience in teaching in English
- experience in organizing the didactic process (including implementation of new didactic programs)
- experience in preparing teaching materials and in developing new educational programs
- experience in active participation in foreign scientific conferences
- experience in the popularization of scientific research results
- very good knowledge of English and Polish, enabling to conduct classes and independently write publications in these languages
- computer proficiency and readiness to learn new applications
- research interests in the area of: mental health, psychological interactions
- readiness to teach also on weekends
- declaration of employment at SWPS University as a sub
We offer:
- employment based on a full-time employment contract
- remuneration within the range: PLN 9 800 - 13 600 gross
- support of didactic advisors
- opportunity to participate in training courses and workshops held as part
of the Weeks of Teaching Competence - support of the Research Department in the implementation and settlement of research projects
- bonuses for high-scoring publications affiliated with SWPS University
- opportunity to participate in scientific conferences
- support in the commercialization of research projects
- attractive benefits package:
- discount on master's and postgraduate studies for working people and their relatives, which increases with seniority
- discount on other educational offerings offered by SWPS University
- 30% discount on language courses at the SWPS University language school
- opportunity for professional development through participation in the Erasmus+ program
- psychological support at the Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Clinic at SWPS University
- Multisport Plus sports card
- subsidized private medical care in Medicover or Lux Med for working people and beneficial packages for their relatives
- access to a cafeteria of one-time benefits
- co-financing of eyeglasses
- life insurance in TU PZU
Required documents:
- CV with a list of scientific, teaching and organizational achievements (with direct reference to the eligibility criteria stated above), as well as including a description of other professional experience and interests
- a copy of documents attesting to the attainment of a postdoctoral degree (or an open postdoctoral process with a deadline for completion by September 30, 2025)
- a statement confirming knowledge of a foreign language at the required level
Formal criteria:
- academic achievements - 40% of the final score
- teaching achievements - 40% of the final score
- organizational or practical achievements - 20% of the final score
Important dates:
- application submission deadline: May 10, 2025
- results will be announced on: June 10, 2025
- employment dates from: October 1, 2025
Search Committee:
- Professor Hanna Bednarek - Chair of the Committee
- Professor Paweł Ostaszewski - Member of the Committee
- Doctor Marta Porębiak - Member of the Committee
- Angelika Szczuka - Member of the HR staff
- Emilia Kuryło - Committee Secretary
The Search Committee reserves the right to contact only selected candidates.
SEARCH REGULATIONS
For any additional information please send an email to: [email protected] quoting the recruitment reference number 1086/WP/WWA/25.
