Head of the Department of Civil Procedure

Job title: Head of the Department of Civil Procedure

Company: Masarykova univerzita


Job description: The Dean of the Faculty of Law of MU announces a selection procedure for the position ofthe Head ofthe Department of Civil ProcedureEmployment: fixed-term 3 yearsWorking hours: 40 h/weekNumber of open positions: 1Start date: by agreementPlace of work: BrnoDeadline for applications: 24 July 2025Masaryk University is the second largest university in the Czech Republic, with 10 faculties, more than 6,000 employees and more than 30,000 students.The Faculty of Law MU is one of four public law faculties in the Czech Republic. The current Faculty of Law of Masaryk University can be characterized as a modern, dynamic faculty where the focus is on teaching activities together with scientific research. We are an institution where the term “research activity” and “scientific research” does not remain an empty concept. We have dozens of contacts with foreign experts and pedagogical and scientific institutions both on an individual and institutional level and provide excellent facilities for students and staff.You can also find out more about us on our website, social networks or on LinkedIn of the MU Faculty of Law.The Department of Civil Procedure focuses on scientific and pedagogical activities in the field of civil procedure, uncontested proceedings, enforcement proceedings, insolvency proceedings and alternative dispute resolution.Your job will include:

• responsibility for the teaching and research activities of the department and the achievement of the required outputs and results,
• personnel management of the department (motivation, evaluation, and career development of employees),
• responsibility for the management of the funds entrusted to them,
• close cooperation with the faculty management,
• own pedagogical (including preparation of study and teaching materials), scientific research and publication activities.

We require:

• Master’s degree in Law,
• academic or scientific rank of professor, associate professor or Ph.D. (if habilitation proceedings have been initiated),
• at least 10 years of experience in the field,
• active pedagogical and scientific activity and readiness to guarantee professional subjects taught at the department,
• personal and professional prerequisites for leading the department,
• ability to teach and publish in Czech and English, other language skills are an advantage,
• persons born after 1 December 1971 do not have to prove that they meet the requirements of Act No. 451/1991 Coll. as amended,
• information on the employee’s future employment relationship within the meaning of §70 of Act No. 111/1998 Coll. on Universities, as amended,
• moral integrity.

We offer:

• the background of a prestigious and successful institution,
• Motivational and friendly environment,
• support for professional and personal development,
• continuing education opportunities,

• employee benefits (8 weeks of vacation, pension contribution, meal allowance, Multisport card, vaccination against flu and tick-borne encephalitis, etc.).

How to apply:Please submit your application by the above-mentioned deadline via the e-application; you can find the link at the beginning and end of the advertisement.Your application must include the following documents:

• cover letter,
• structured CV,
• A plan for the development of the department for the next 3 years in the following areas: teaching, research, personnel management,
• overview of scientific and publishing activity, indicating the three most important scientific publications; information on the citation index, publications in an impacted foreign periodical, etc.
• photocopies of evidence of qualification.

After successful submission of your application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of acceptance by email.Selection processSuitable candidates will be invited for an in-person or online interview. The University’s selection procedure rules can be found on the University website in the .is available on the MU website.The Faculty of Law of MU has received the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award for its human resources policy. We provide equal opportunities, promote diversity and strive to create a positive and satisfying work environment for employees.

Expected salary:

Location: Brno, Jihomoravský

Job date: Wed, 25 Jun 2025 23:58:19 GMT

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