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ref. no.: UKFSV/410303/2026

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

July 12, 2026

Assistant Professor (with a Ph.D.) with a specialization in modern history and domestic politics of the United States

Academic position
Workplace:Faculty of Social Sciences - Institute of International Studies - Department of North American Studies
Workplace location:Praha
Salary Tariff:Assistant Professors at Universities, AP2
Expertise:Demonstrated expertise and research activity in modern U.S. history and U.S. domestic politics, with a focus on the political system, federal institutions, voting behavior, and party politics; ability to teach at the university level.
Job Offer Code: 202607-AP2-FSV-KAS-067
Job Responsibilities:
  • Delivering lectures and leading seminars.
  • Participation in research projects and grant-funded activities.
  • Conducting independent scientific research and scholarly work.
  • Serving on academic and university committees.
  • Supervising students and evaluating student theses and other academic work.
Qualification and Other Requirements:
  • University degree in one of the following fields: American Studies, Modern and Contemporary History, History, Political Science, or International Relations.
  • Experience in academic research and scholarly publishing.
  • Knowledge of the Czech language at the B2 level is an advantage.
Required education:Ph.D., CSc, Th.D. or comparable education abroad
Required language skills:English - C1 Proficient User
Employment Type and Scope:Full time employment, 40 hours per week
Expected Start Date:September 01, 2026 or negotiable
Duration of Contract:3 years

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 12, 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
  • motivation letter
Email contact:kariera@fsv.cuni.cz

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