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            Call for Applications: Assistant Professor or Associate Professor at the Department of Art

            Practice, Faculty of Humanities, Charles University in Prague

            Ref. No.: UKFHS/290346/2026

            Prague, 29 April 2026

            ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMPETITIVE HIRING PROCESS?


            I hereby launch, in accordance with Article 2(1) of the Competitive Hiring Process Code of

            University, the competitive hiring process for the position of Assistant Professor or Asso
            at the Department of Art Theory and Practice of the Faculty of Humanities, Charles Univers


            The Department of Art Theory and Practice [ URL "https://fhs.cuni.cz/FHSENG-1075.html"] is
            teaching unit that provides courses in the fields of theory, philosophy and history of art
            culture at the bachelor’s and master’s levels. The department participates in master’s deg

            as Philosophy in the Context of the Humanities, Electronic Culture and Semiotics, Anthropo
            and Gender Studies. The department’s research focuses on the theory of contemporary art an


            Position Description
            • full?time employment (1.0 FTE) in the position of AP2 (Assistant Professor) or AP3 (Asso
              preferred);

            • active participation in the development of the bachelor’s and master’s teaching portfoli
              the department;
            • teaching courses offered in Czech and English bachelor’s and master’s degree programs;

            • supervision and review of qualification theses within Czech and English bachelor’s and m
              programs, participation in thesis defenses, state final examinations, and other departme
            • research and publication activity in the field; development of the department’s research

              participation in joint projects.

            Qualification Requirements

            • PhD or habilitation (associate professorship) in disciplines related to art theory and h
              and media;
            • specialization in contemporary pop culture (preferred) or contemporary art;

            • previous teaching and research experience at a higher?education institution;
            • international awareness and overview of the field, with emphasis on current developments
              ability to engage with and analyze new trends in (pop)culture or contemporary art;

            • ability to teach in Czech and English; for international applicants, knowledge of Czech 
              at the time of application, but basic proficiency enabling communication and teaching in
              expected within three years;

            • publication activity in the area of (pop) culture or contemporary art;
            • organization skills, collegiality, and ability to work in a team.


            Required Application Materials
            (to be submitted as a single PDF)
            • a structured academic CV including a list of publications and other creative activities 

              department’s focus);
            • (optional but advantageous): a web link to a video recording of a public appearance or l
              included in the list of publications);

            • a motivation letter outlining both your further academic and research development and yo
              contributing to the department’s research and teaching (maximum 2 pages);
            • a brief proposal containing annotations and syllabi for four potential courses the appli

              teach?(the current course offer can be viewed via? https://fhs.cuni.cz/FHSENG-1075.html 
              fhs.cuni.cz/FHSENG-1075.html"] and further through individual instructors whose profiles
              courses in SIS);

            • two representative samples of publication or creative work (may be provided as open?acce
            • a copy of the diploma certifying the highest level of education attained.


            Additional Information
            • Start date: 1 October 2026
            • Employment contract: fixed term (3 years), with the expectation of extension

            • Salary: according to the salary regulations of Charles University (MT AP2/AP3) plus pers

            Applications with the above?listed documents should be submitted electronically by 31 May 

            following email address:
            martina.korinkova(zavinac)fhs.cuni.cz [ MAIL "martina.korinkova(zavinac)fhs.cuni.cz"]
            For questions regarding the recruitment procedure, please contact the Head of the Departme

            and Creation, Mgr. Ondřej Váša, Ph.D., at:
            ?arts(zavinac)fhs.cuni.cz [ MAIL "?arts(zavinac)fhs.cuni.cz"]


            By submitting your application, you consent to the processing and storage of personal data
            of maintaining records of job applicants, in accordance with Act No. 110/2019 Coll., on th
            personal data.


            doc. Věra Sokolová, M.A., Ph.D.?
            Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Charles University