Associate Professor (Psychology)

Focus: research and teaching

Faculty of Psychology and Law in Poznań

Department of Methodology and Psychological Assessment

Number of teaching hours: 240

1076/WPP/PZN/25

Duties:

• conducting scientific research
• obtaining grants for scientific research, conducting research and building 
  a scientific team
• publishing the results of research in scoring journals and monographs
• improving the research workshop
• conducting didactics, especially in the fields of psychometrics, statistics, psychological research methodology and master's seminar
• ensuring high quality didactics by developing concepts and content
• hospitalization of classes taught by university professors, assistant professors and assistants
• organizational activities for the benefit of the faculty
• representing the university in environments related to science, education, design and business
• improving the workshop of an academic teacher
• developing original curricula for classes
• organizing the didactic process
• organizing scientific conferences and seminars

Requirements: 

• a doctoral degree in psychology (obtained no later than September 30, 2025) and a master's degree in psychology
• teaching experience in one of the following areas: psychometrics or statistics or psychological research methodology or psychological diagnosis
• experience in active participation in foreign scientific conferences
• possession of scientific achievements in the field of psychology certified by publications in peer-reviewed journals with impact factor 
• experience in the implementation of grants (manager, principal investigator, grantee) funded from external sources or experience in obtaining funds for scientific research
• fluent knowledge of the Polish language
• fluent knowledge of English
• willingness to teach on weekdays and/or weekends
• commitment to declare employment at SWPS University as the primary place of work

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 teaching, scientific and organizational achievements with direct reference to the qualification criteria stated above
• copies of documents evidencing attainment of the academic/professional degrees described in the requirements or a statement of the planned date of attainment
• statement confirming knowledge of a foreign languages at the required level

Formal criteria:

• academic achievements - 30% of the final assessment
• teaching achievements - 50% of the final assessment
• organizational and practical achievements - 20% of the final assessment

Application submission deadline: April 20, 2025

Results will be announced on: May 20, 2025

Employment dates from: October 1, 2025

Search Committee:

• Professor Konrad Piotrowski - Chair of the Committee
• Dr. Elwira Brygoła - Member of the Committee
• Dr. Mariusz Zięba - Member of the Committee
• Angelika Szczuka - Member of the HR staff
• Emilia Kuryło - Committee Secretary

The Competition Committee reserves the right to contact only selected candidates. 

Link to the REGULATIONS.

For additional information, please contact [email protected] quoting the announcement reference number: 1076/WPP/PZN/25.