Assistant Professor of History (Masaryk University)

Department: Department of Art History, Faculty of Arts Deadline: 30 April 2026 Start Date: 1 June 2026 (or by agreement) Job Type: Part-time, academic (20 hours/week) Employment Type: Fixed-term (part-time) Position Overview The Department seeks a specialist in medieval visual arts of the Czech lands and Europe to contribute to teaching, research, and academic service. The role involves supervising students, contributing to publications, and participating in departmental activities. Responsibilities Teach Bachelor’s, Master’s, and potentially doctoral courses, including lifelong learning programs. Supervise, consult, and review theses. Participate in departmental organization and course administration (e-learning, MU IS). Conduct independent research in medieval visual arts and publish in peer-reviewed journals or monographs. Present research at domestic and international conferences. Support departmental promotion and student internships abroad. Required Qualifications Master’s Degree in Art History – required Ph.D. in Art History – required Specialization in medieval visual arts in the Czech lands and Europe – required Experience in international teamwork and professional international activity (grants, conferences, teaching, publications) Knowledge of English (C2) and Czech (excellent written and spoken) High-level knowledge of at least one other language: German, French, or Italian Preferred / Advantageous Skills: Experience in university teaching or academic environment Presentation, mentoring, and networking skills Benefits Stable, research-oriented working environment with a prestigious institution Work in an international, interdisciplinary team Access to professional development, MU libraries, and training courses 8 weeks paid vacation, flexible working hours, partial home office Meal allowance, pension contribution, nursery/playgroup allowance, sports programs, vaccinations, mobile tariffs How to Apply Submit application via e-application link by 30 April 2026, including: Cover letter specifying research interests Structured CV Copies of qualification certificates Overview of scientific and publishing activities Contact for inquiries: doc. Mgr. Radka Nokkala Miltová, Ph.D. Email: miltova@phil.muni.cz Phone: +420 549 495 409 Selection Process: Applications reviewed for compliance with requirements; shortlisted candidates invited for a personal or online interview. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Department: Department of Art History, Faculty of Arts
Deadline: 30 April 2026
Start Date: 1 June 2026 (or by agreement)
Job Type: Part-time, academic (20 hours/week)
Employment Type: Fixed-term (part-time)

Position Overview

The Department seeks a specialist in medieval visual arts of the Czech lands and Europe to contribute to teaching, research, and academic service. The role involves supervising students, contributing to publications, and participating in departmental activities.

Responsibilities

Teach Bachelor’s, Master’s, and potentially doctoral courses, including lifelong learning programs.
Supervise, consult, and review theses.
Participate in departmental organization and course administration (e-learning, MU IS).
Conduct independent research in medieval visual arts and publish in peer-reviewed journals or monographs.
Present research at domestic and international conferences.
Support departmental promotion and student internships abroad.

Required Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Art History – required
Ph.D. in Art History – required
Specialization in medieval visual arts in the Czech lands and Europe – required
Experience in international teamwork and professional international activity (grants, conferences, teaching, publications)
Knowledge of English (C2) and Czech (excellent written and spoken)
High-level knowledge of at least one other language: German, French, or Italian

Preferred / Advantageous Skills:

Experience in university teaching or academic environment
Presentation, mentoring, and networking skills

Benefits

Stable, research-oriented working environment with a prestigious institution
Work in an international, interdisciplinary team
Access to professional development, MU libraries, and training courses
8 weeks paid vacation, flexible working hours, partial home office
Meal allowance, pension contribution, nursery/playgroup allowance, sports programs, vaccinations, mobile tariffs