Organisation/Company SWPS University Research Field Psychological sciences » Psychology Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions PhD Positions Country Poland Application Deadline 21 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by an EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

• teaching classes, particularly on psychological diagnosis, psychometrics, and psychological research methods
• teaching a Master’s seminar
• organizing the teaching process
• developing original class curricula
• enhancing academic teaching skills and tools
• organizational work for the Faculty of Psychology and Law in Poznań
• possession of a doctoral degree in social sciences, humanities, or health sciences in the discipline of psychology (awarded no later than January 30, 2026), as well as a Master’s degree diploma in psychology
• teaching experience in one of the following areas: psychological diagnosis, psychometrics, or psychological research methods
• fluency in Polish (minimum C1 level)
• advanced knowledge of English (minimum B2 level)
• readiness to teach classes on both weekdays and weekends
• commitment to submit a declaration confirming SWPS University as the primary place of employment

Preferred qualifications:

• possession of scholarly achievements in the discipline of psychology, documented by publications in peer-reviewed journals
• experience in active participation in academic conferences

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Languages POLISH Level Excellent

Additional Information

• employment based on a full-time employment contract for a fixed term until September 30, 2027
• remuneration within the range: PLN 7800 - 10200 gross
• support of didactic advisors
• the opportunity to participate in training courses and workshops held as part of Academic Competencies Weeks
• support for academic development from the Research and Projects Department in obtaining and managing grants
• bonuses for high-scoring publications affiliated with SWPS University
• opportunity to participate in scientific conferences
• support for the commercialization of research projects
• an attractive benefits package:
  • a discount on graduate and postgraduate studies for employees as well as their close relatives and partners. This discount increases with the employee’s seniority
  • a discount on SWPS University’s remaining educational offer
  • a 30% discount on language courses offered by SWPS University’s language school
  • professional development opportunities through participation in the Erasmus+ program
  • psychological support via SWPS Universitys Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Clinic
  • a Multisport Plus gym and fitness benefits package
  • subsidized private healthcare package in Medicover or Lux Med for employees and attractively priced packages for their close relatives and partners
  • access to a cafeteria of one-time benefits
  • subsidized purchase of corrective glasses
  • group life insurance policy option with the PZU insurance company

Eligibility criteria

Required documents:

• CV with a list of academic, practical, and organizational achievements (with direct reference to the above-mentioned eligibility criteria)
• a copy of a document confirming the award of a master’s degree in psychology
• a scan of a document confirming the attainment of the doctoral degree in social sciences, humanities or health sciences (or a scan of a statement declaring the planned date of obtaining the aforementioned degree no later than January 30, 2026)
• a declaration confirming knowledge of foreign languages at the required level

Formal criteria:

• teaching achievements: 50% of the final grade
• scientific achievements: 20% of the final grade
• organizational or practical achievements: 30% of the final grade

Selection process

• the deadline for submission of documents is: 2025-12-21
• successful candidates will be announced on: 2026-01-20
• date of commencement of work: 2026-03-01
• dr Anna Ziółkowska, prof. USWPS - Chair of the Committee
• dr Elwira Brygoła - Member of the Committee
• dr Aleksandra Dopierała - Member of the Committee

The Competition Committee reserves the right to contact only selected candidates.

Candidates rated highest by The Competition Committee will be invited to an interview.