Head of the Department of Russian and East European Studies

Head of the Department of Russian and East European Studies

The Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University, announces a selection procedure to fill the position of Head of the Department of Russian and East European Studies at the Institute of International Studies.

 

Requirements:

  • University degree and publication record in a relevant field
  • Academic degree Ph.D. (at minimum)
  • Experience in leading academic and research teams, managing national and international projects, and working in international cooperation
  • Excellent spoken and written command of English and Russian
  • Knowledge of Czech is an advantage

 

We offer:

  • Full-time employment (1.0 FTE, 40 hours/week)
  • Expected start date: 1 August 2025
  • A wide range of employee benefits (meal vouchers or a higher-value meal allowance, kindergarten contribution, Prague annual public transport pass, contributions to pension and/or life insurance, Multisport card, and more; benefits are governed by the valid internal regulations of the faculty)

 

The written application must include:

  • Academic CV
  • List of publications
  • Certified copy of the highest academic degree obtained (does not apply to those who are or have already been employed at FSV UK and whose education has been previously verified by the HR department)
  • Submission of a concept for the development of research, organizational, and educational activities of the Department of Russian and East European Studies (in accordance with the IMS Development Strategy 2023–2026, the Long-Term Plan of FSV UK, and Charles University)


Applications must be submitted by 25 May 2025 via e-mail to: kariera@fsv.cuni.cz with the subject line: “IMS – Head of the Department of Russian and East European Studies”.

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