Head of Department of Medicine (Masaryk University)

Department: Department of Simulation Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Deadline: 27 April 2026 Start Date: 1 September 2026 Job Type: Full-time, academic leadership Employment Type: Selection procedure for Department Head Position Overview The Department of Simulation Medicine is based at Masaryk University’s Simulation Center, the largest and most advanced simulation-based teaching facility in Europe. The department provides undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral education in clinical and simulation medicine, and conducts national and international research in healthcare simulation. The Department Head will manage the department, oversee undergraduate and doctoral programs, coordinate research, and guide the academic team. The candidate must present a vision for fulfilling these responsibilities during the selection process. Key Responsibilities Leadership and management of the Department of Simulation Medicine Oversee undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral teaching Coordinate and lead research projects Publish and supervise scientific outputs Develop departmental strategy and ensure quality of education Required Qualifications University education in a relevant field (public health, medicine, or equivalent) Ph.D. or scientific rank of CSc; habilitation or professorship is an advantage Experience leading academic teams Experience in teaching and supervising courses and doctoral programs Active research and significant publication record Excellent command of Czech Integrity, moral character, and fulfillment of prerequisites per Lustration Act (Act No. 451/1991 Coll.) Benefits Inspiring, multidisciplinary academic environment Work in a top-ranked educational and simulation center Professional growth and continuing education Standard employee benefits Application Process Submit via e-application including: Structured CV Overview of scientific and publishing activity Contact details of two references Copies of qualification documents (external applicants) Criminal record certificate (not older than 3 months) Lustration certificate per Act No. 451/1991 Coll. Contact for inquiries: Mgr. Adéla Otáhalová Email: adela.otahalova@med.muni.cz If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Department: Department of Simulation Medicine, Faculty of Medicine
Deadline: 27 April 2026
Start Date: 1 September 2026
Job Type: Full-time, academic leadership
Employment Type: Selection procedure for Department Head

Position Overview

The Department of Simulation Medicine is based at Masaryk University’s Simulation Center, the largest and most advanced simulation-based teaching facility in Europe. The department provides undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral education in clinical and simulation medicine, and conducts national and international research in healthcare simulation.

The Department Head will manage the department, oversee undergraduate and doctoral programs, coordinate research, and guide the academic team. The candidate must present a vision for fulfilling these responsibilities during the selection process.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and management of the Department of Simulation Medicine
Oversee undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral teaching
Coordinate and lead research projects
Publish and supervise scientific outputs
Develop departmental strategy and ensure quality of education

Required Qualifications

University education in a relevant field (public health, medicine, or equivalent)
Ph.D. or scientific rank of CSc; habilitation or professorship is an advantage
Experience leading academic teams
Experience in teaching and supervising courses and doctoral programs
Active research and significant publication record
Excellent command of Czech
Integrity, moral character, and fulfillment of prerequisites per Lustration Act (Act No. 451/1991 Coll.)