• holding a master's degree in social sciences or humanities, in the discipline of psychology and a doctoral degree in social sciences or humanities, in the discipline of psychology
• experience in teaching at the academic level, such as lectures, workshops, or diploma seminars
• high teaching and methodological skills
• ability to create original class curricula and innovative teaching materials
• documented completion of courses or other forms of education improving teaching qualifications, experience in preparing teaching materials and creating new study programs, as well as awards for teaching activities and high ratings for teaching work in previous places of employment
• documented scientific or teaching publications 
• English proficiency for the purpose of conducting classes (and/or consultations) in this language
• fluency in Polish language
• strong computer literacy and readiness to learn new software tools
• readiness to teach classes on weekends
• readiness to be employed at SWPS University as the primary place of employment

Preferred qualifications:

• certificates confirming teaching qualifications
• publications in peer-reviewed journals

• full-time employment based on a contract of employment
• remuneration within the range of 7800 - 10200 PLN gross (50% tax-deductible costs for authors)
• support from teaching advisors
• the opportunity to participate in training programs and workshops held as a part of Teaching Skills Weeks
• support from the Center for Academic Competence Development
• bonuses for highly rated publications affiliated with SWPS University
• opportunity to participate in a mentoring program
• opportunity to participate in academic conferences
• support for the commercialization of research projects 
• support of the Office for Research in the implementation and settlement of research projects
• financial support for ongoing research (university-wide, institute, and faculty competitions), as well as funding for conference trips and academic publication costs (in accordance with internal regulations)
• an attractive benefits package:
  • a discount on Master's studies and graduate certificate programs for employees, as well as their close relatives and partners — 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 University Clinic of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
  • low-interest housing loans
  • 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
  • points-based employee rewards program 
  • subsidized purchase of corrective glasses
  • group life insurance policy option with the PZU insurance company 

Required documents:

• CV with a list of academic, teaching, and administrative achievements (with reference to the criteria specified above), as well as a description of other professional experience and research interests
• a scanned copy of a diploma confirming a doctoral degree and a Master's degree
• a certificate confirming knowledge of a foreign language at the required proficiency level

Formal criteria: 

• scientific achievements: 10% of the final grade
• teaching achievements: 60% of the final grade
• organizational or practical achievements: 30% of the final grade

Important dates:

• the deadline for submission of documents is: 2026-06-14
• successful candidates will be announced on: 2026-07-14
• date of commencement of work: 2026-10-01

Competition Committee:

• Ph.D. Anita Basińska - Chair of the Committee
• Associate Professor Ewelina Smoktunowicz - Member of the Committee
• Ph.D. Paweł Róg - Member of the Committee
• Angelika Szczuka - Member of the HR 
• Zuzanna Świtalska - Committee Secretary

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

The candidates who receive the highest scores from the Committee will be invited for an interview.

After conducting the competition, the Committee may, based on its results, draw up a reserve list of candidates in case it is possible to employ more people or a candidate withdraws. The reserve list of candidates shall be valid for no longer than 12 months from the date of this competition.

For any additional information please contact zswitalska@swps.edu.pl referring to ref. no. 1166/WP/WWA/26.