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.
Teaching Assistant
Focus: research and teaching
Faculty of Psychology in Wrocław
Department of Economic Psychology
Teaching hours: 240 hours
No. ref: 2000/WP/WR/25
Duties:
- performing teaching duties on full-time and part-time courses, in particular, teaching psychometrics, empirical work, social psychology, personality psychology, academic skills or other directional (core) subjects, including teaching in English (Psychology in English)
- preparing course documentation, e.g. syllabuses, lesson plans
- assessing students' assignments and work, providing them with feedback and archiving this material
- completing data in the information system supporting the didactic process
- participating in the graduation process
- coordinating assigned subjects, including the work of other lecturers in preparing classes
- conducting consultations with students
- improving teaching competence by participating in internal training courses organized by both the department and the university, e.g., during the Week of Teaching Competence
- conducting scientific activity and publishing its results
- participation in meetings of the Faculty and Department
- readiness to perform assigned functions and organizational tasks in the Department
- organizing and participating in projects carried out by the University, the Faculty and the Institute
- participation in activities promoting the University, Faculty and Institute
- representation of the University, Faculty and Institute in environmental bodies
Requirements:
- master's degree in psychology (completed a single master's degree or a combined first and second degree in psychology)
- a minimum of 3 years of experience in teaching with students in the field of psychometrics, academic skills, personality psychology, social psychology and preparation of teaching materials
- teaching competence confirmed by certificates or certificates of completion of courses or other forms of training that improve qualifications in teaching, training and workshops
- readiness to work also on weekends
- research interests in the area of economic, social, intercultural psychology
- scientific publications (in journals from the JCR list)
- participation in the implementation of national and international grants (as a contractor)
- final year of doctoral school and advanced work on the preparation of a doctorate in psychology
- fluency in English and Polish
Nice to have:
- participation in foreign research or teaching internships
- experience in teaching in English
- professional experience gained outside the university, e.g. in business, clinical activities
- organization of scientific or social initiatives at the university, e.g. scientific seminars/conferences, meetings with scientific circles
We offer:
- employment based on a full-time employment contract
- remuneration within the range: PLN 5 800 zł - 7 400 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:
- Scientific CV with a list of scientific, teaching and organizational achievements and organizational achievements with direct reference to the qualification criteria given above
- a copy of documents certifying the attainment of a master's degree in psychology
- a statement confirming knowledge of a foreign language at the required level
Formal criteria:
- scientific achievements - 50% of the final assessment
- teaching achievements – 40% of the final assessment
- organisational and practical achievements – 10% of the final assessment
Important dates:
- application deadline: June 9, 2025
- competition results announced: June 30, 2025
- date of commencement of work: October 1, 2025
Search Committee:
- Professor Tomasz Zaleśkiewicz - Chair of the Committee
- Professor Magdalena Kró - Member of the Committee
- Doctor Jakub Kuś - Member of the Committee
- Aleksandra Mysłek - 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 2000/WP/WR/25.
