Lecturer

Offer Description

University of Wroclaw invites applications for the position of lecturer at the Department of Interdisciplinary Book and Communication Studies in the Institute of Information and Media Studies, Faculty of Social Communication and Media

No 86.2026.ZIBKK.INIM.WKSM.DM of October 27, 2026

Institute/Department: Department of Interdisciplinary Book and Communication Studies, the Institute of Information and Media Studies, Faculty of Social Communication and Media
Position: lecturer
Type of position: teaching
Vacancies/positions: 1
Type of contract: full time
Deadline for submission of documents: November 30, 2026
Expected term of decision: January 14, 2027
Expected commencement of the employment: February 24, 2027
Period of employment: 2 years

The competition is open to each candidate who meets the requirements set out in the Higher Education and Science Act of July 20th 2018 (Journal of Laws of 2018, item 1668 as amended) and the Statute of University of Wroclaw.

Requirements

The candidate is required to have:

1. Hold a master’s degree in one of the following fields: information and library sciences; digital and online publishing; information management; or journalism and mass communication; alternatively, image communication or Polish or English philology.
2. Have teaching experience at a higher education institution – including delivering courses in the field of social communication and media studies within the discipline of bibliology and information science.
3. Fulfil teaching duties (delivering courses on full-time and part-time programmes) and organisational responsibilities at the Institute of Information and Media Studies.
4. Have academic publications in MNiSW-recognised journals, documented conference participation, or research team experience, as well as an academic development plan – highly desirable.
5. Have fluency in Polish enabling effective communication in academic teaching, and a command of English enabling effective communication within the international academic community.

Responsibilities

1. Delivering lectures on full-time and part-time degree programmes in accordance with the timetable, in the teaching rooms of the Institute of Information and Media Studies, covering: cultural heritage, the promotion of culture, the functioning of GLAM institutions (particularly libraries), and the history of books and libraries. Competence in new technologies and communication in the digital environment is desirable.
2. In the organisational sphere: participation in the organisation of academic conferences, the promotion of the Institute on social media, or activities aimed at popularising science.

Required documents

1. Personal questionnaire of the person applying for employment (download Personal questionnaire).
2. A CV containing concise information on:
   • academic degrees and titles held;
   • experience of working at a university (courses taught);
   • academic publications (if there are many, list the three most significant publications);
   • key achievements and academic interests;
   • the candidate’s level of proficiency in Polish and English.
3. A photocopy of a diploma certifying obtaining an MA (or higher) degree.
4. Statement of whether the University of Wroclaw will be the primary workplace in the event of winning the competition (download Workplace statement).
5. An overview of professional accomplishments containing a description of the candidate’s research, teaching and organisational activities
6. Application for employment addressed to His Magnificence the Rector.
7. Declaration in connection with Article 113 of the Higher Education and Science Act (download Declaration – Article 113).

If you provide us with data voluntarily in your application other than what is necessary for you to participate in the recruitment procedure, we ask for your consent to their processing, which may read:

- in the case of ordinary data: ‘I consent to the processing of my personal data contained in... (e.g. CV, cover letter or other attached documents) by the University of Wrocław in the recruitment process for the position ...’

- for special category data: ‘I consent to the processing of the special categories of my data referred to in Article 9(1) of the GDPR contained in ... (e.g. CV, motivation letter or other attached documents) by the University of Wrocław in the recruitment process for the position ...’

All the documents should be send only in an electronic form to the following address: praca@uwr.edu.pl with the subject of the message: "lecturer.86.ZIBKK.INIM.WKSM.DM".

Additional information

1. The University of Wrocław reserves the right to contact only selected candidates.
2. Selected candidates may be required to undergo an interview by means of electronic communication allowing audio and video transmission.
3. The University of Wrocław reserves the right to close the competition without selecting a candidate.
4. The University of Wrocław reserves the right to cancel the competition.
5. The University of Wrocław provides a friendly working environment and opportunities for career progression and academic development.
6. The University of Wrocław does not provide housing.

Information clause for persons participating in the recruitment process

https://hr.uwr.edu.pl/en/information-clause-for-persons-participating-i…

Where to apply

E-mail: praca@uwr.edu.pl

Requirements

• Research Field: Communication sciences
• Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
• Languages: POLISH — Level: Excellent
• Languages: ENGLISH — Level: Good

Additional Information

Work Location(s)

• Number of offers available: 1
• Company/Institute: University of Wroclaw
• Country: Poland
• City: Wrocław
• Postal Code: 50-137
• Street: pl. Uniwersytecki 1

Contact

• City: Wrocław
• Website: https://hr.uwr.edu.pl/en/
• Street: pl. Uniwersytecki 1
• Postal Code: 50-137
• E-Mail: praca@uwr.edu.pl