Assistant professor at the Department of Italian Studies, the Institute of Romance Studies

No 17.2026.ZI.IFR.WN.MR of 17.03.2026

Institute/Department: Department of Italian Studies, Institute of Romance Studies, Faculty of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, University of Wrocław
Position: assistant professor
Type of position: research and teaching

• in the discipline: Linguistics
• in the field: Humanities

Vacancies/positions: 1
Type of contract: employment agreement
Deadline for submission of documents: April 16, 2026
Expected term of decision:  June 15, 2026
Expected commencement of the employment: October 1^st , 2026
Period of employment: fixed-term agreement

The competition is open to each candidate who meets the requirements set out in the Higher Education and Science Act of July 20th 2018 (Journal of Laws of 2018, item 1668 as amended) and the Statute of University of Wroclaw.

Requirements
The candidate is required to have:

1. A doctoral degree in the humanities in the discipline of linguistics with specialisation in Italian language studies, obtained in the Republic of Poland or abroad. In the case of foreign candidates, the regulations concerning the recognition of education obtained abroad apply. Diplomas obtained in countries with which Poland has not concluded bilateral agreements on the recognition of foreign education as equivalent to education obtained in Poland are subject to nostrification
2. Proficiency in the Italian language at a level enabling the preparation of academic publications, active participation in academic conferences and teaching classes.
3. Scientific achievements in the field of linguistics, documented by publications (at least two publications in renowned international linguistics journals).
4. Research interests focused on Italian and comparative linguistics.
5. Documented active participation in international scientific conferences.
6. Experience in the implementation of research projects.
7. Competences, qualifications, and experience documented in the professional CV, enabling the proper conduct of academic classes, including classes using digital tools applied in academic education.
8. Good interpersonal skills, communication skills, and ability to work in a team.
9. Knowledge of Polish or English at the level of at least B2 according to the CEFR.
10. The selection committee will also take into account the following additional criteria: knowledge of foreign languages, completed research internships, a habilitation project, as well as competences and skills in the methodology of teaching foreign languages.

Responsibilities
In the research area:

1. Conducting individual and team research.
2. Preparing scientific publications at least to the extent required by the evaluation conditions in force at the University of Wrocław.
3. Active participation in scientific conferences.
4. Applying for research projects and grants in national and international competitions.
5. Joining international scientific and research cooperation.
6. Initiating new scientific contacts with domestic and foreign research centers.

In the teaching area:

1. Conducting classes related to the teaching process in the field of Italian and general linguistics as well as teaching of Italian as a foreign language (levels A1-C1 according to the CEFR), resulting from the current needs of the Institute of Romance Studies, in the scope expected for the position of assistant professor, in accordance with the current internal regulations of the University of Wrocław.

In the organizational area:

1. Performing tasks related to the organization of the teaching process at the Institute of Romance Studies, including: organising credits and exams, participating in the work of teams implementing changes in study programs and developing new study programs.
2. Organizing workshops, seminars, and conferences, participating in editorial work on scientific publications.
3. Popularizing knowledge on Italian language and culture and promoting the achievements of the Department of Italian Studies in the Institute of Romance Studies.
4. Performing other tasks and activities related to the implementation, organization, and improvement of the teaching process as indicated by the management of the Institute of Romance Studies.

Required documents

1. Personal questionnaire (download Personal questionnaire).
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. Photocopy(s) of diploma(s) attesting to the award of doctoral degree.
4. Statement that, if successful in the competition, the University of Wrocław will be the primary place of employment (download Workplace Statement).
5. Declaration regarding the scientific discipline in which the candidate will conduct research (download Declaration of scientific discipline).
6. Self-presentation containing a description of the candidate’s teaching and organizational achievements to date.
7. Application for employment addressed to the Rector.
8. Statement in connection with Article 113 of the Act on Higher Education and Science (download Declaration – Article 113).
9. A list of the candidate’s research works published in the last 10 years.
10. Electronic versions of the two most important publications that the candidate considers representative of his or her scientific achievements.
11. A teaching plan for a course (30 teaching hours, 15 classes) in a freely chosen area of Italian or comparative linguistics, in Italian (level of language proficiency B1 according to the CEFR).
12. Any other documents supporting the application.

If you provide us with data voluntarily in your application other than what is necessary for you to participate in the recruitment procedure, we ask for your consent to their processing, which may read:
– in the case of ordinary data: ‘I consent to the processing of my personal data contained in…. (e.g. CV, cover letter or other attached documents) by the University of Wrocław in the recruitment process for the position …’
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All the documents should be send only in an electronic form to the following address: praca@uwr.edu.pl with the subject of the message: “assistant professor.17.ZI.IFR.WN.MR“.

Additional information:

1. The University of Wrocław reserves the right to contact only selected candidates.
2. Selected candidates may be required to undergo an interview by means of electronic communication allowing audio and video transmission.
3. The University of Wrocław reserves the right to close the competition without selecting a candidate.
4. The University of Wrocław reserves the right to cancel the competition.
5. The University of Wrocław does not provide housing.

Information clause for persons participating in the recruitment process