Open positions

ref. no.: UKFSV/485533/2026

The dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University, announces a selection procedure for job vacancy with a deadline for applications

July 31, 2026

Assistant Professor at the Department of Media Studies with a specialization in game studies, player studies, and critical game analysis

Academic position
Workplace:Faculty of Social Sciences - Institute of Communication Studies and Journalism - Department of Media Studies
Workplace location:Praha
Salary Tariff:Assistant Professors at Universities, AP2
Expertise:Expertise in game studies and player studies, with a focus on the analysis of representation, ideology, and gender in games, as well as research methodology
Job Offer Code: 202607-AP2-FSV-KMS-073
  • pedagogical activity in the study programs Media Studies, Communication Studies, and Game Studies with the focus on game studies, player studies, representation and ideology in games, and research methodology on the Bachelor’s and Master’s level
  • administrative activities at the Department and cooperation on joint projects
  • creative application of scientific research results in the pedagogical activity of the Department
  • independent research activity and grant application activity
  • participation in committees, advising students, and evaluation of students’ papers and theses

Qualification and Other Requirements:
  • completed university education with a Ph.D. degree
  • focus on game studies, player studies, representation and ideology in games, and research methodology
  • at least two years of teaching experience in the field of media studies at a university,
  • a track record of independent research on the level that allows for application for habilitation within around 5 years
  • experience with submitting grant applications
  • excellent active knowledge of spoken and written English and the ability to lecture in English, native-level knowledge of Czech

Required education:Ph.D., CSc, Th.D. or comparable education abroad
Required language skills:
  • Czech - C2 Proficient User
  • English - C1 Proficient User
Employment Type and Scope:Part time employment, 20 hours per week
Expected Start Date:October 01, 2026
Duration of Contract:1 year

APPLICATION SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Applications should be sent by the provided deadline to the email address: kariera@fsv.cuni.cz, marked with the name of the selection procedure.


A copy of the document confirming the highest level of education does not need to be submitted by those whose education has already been verified by the HR Department in the past.


By responding to this announcement, you consent to the Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University, with its registered office at Smetanovo nábřeží 6, Prague 1, Postal Code 110 01, processing your personal data for the purpose of job placement. The processing of personal data is governed by Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and the Council on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and the free movement of such data and repealing Directive 95/46 / EC (General Data Protection Regulation) and Act No. 110 / 2019 Coll. on the processing of personal data.

Application Submission Deadline:July 31, 2026 at 23:59 GMT+0200
Documents Required for the Application:
  • structured CV
  • list of scientific and publication activity
  • education credentials, proof of academic degrees and ranks
  • a motivation letter with an emphasis on professional specialization with an outline of academic and scientific development
Email contact:kariera@fsv.cuni.cz

Published On: June 26, 2026




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