This is a full-time position for a teacher-researcher within the department of Linguistics and Communication of the Institute of English Studies in the Faculty of Philology. We are looking for a candidate who is a motivated and inspirational teacher as well as an ambitious and productive researcher.

The candidate should have:
Requirements: Candidates should have a doctorate in English linguistics or a closely related field or expect to complete their defence before taking up the post. Applicants should have experience of teaching English at tertiary level, particularly subjects such as descriptive grammar, writing, and critical thinking. They should have a track record of publishing and presenting their work within the field. The candidate is expected to have a high level of written and spoken English, to be capable of working in a team, and to be enthusiastic about engaging in all aspects of the work of the department.

Duties of the Candidate :

• Conducting primary research in one or more of the following areas: argumentation, rhetoric, communication studies, philosophy of language;

• Publishing academic papers;

• Attending conferences and other events to present their work;

• Assisting with the organisation of events;

• Conducting classes in a range of subjects within the Faculty of Philology;

• Carrying out administrative tasks within the department and the Institute of English studies.

• The candidate must meet the condition of no criminal record for the crimes specified in Chapter XIX and XXV of the Penal Code, in Article 189a and Article 207 of the Penal Code and in the Act of 29 July 2005 on Counteracting Drug Addiction (Journal of Laws of 2023, item 1939) and for the prohibited acts specified in foreign law corresponding to these crimes.

Additional advantages include: The teaching and administration of the department is conducted in English and knowledge of Polish is not required, though it would be an advantage. Experience of teaching within the Polish University system would also be helpful.

Persons entering the competition must submit an application for employment addressed to the HM Rector of the University of Lodz, together with the following attachments:

• personal questionnaire avaiable at https://www.uni.lodz.pl/kariera

• CV with full list of scientific achievements (publications, participation in scientific conferences, internships etc.),

• copy of the doctoral diploma or decision of the commission to accept the public defense of the doctorate,

• The candidate must meet the condition of no criminal record for the crimes specified in Chapter

• Annex 1 to the Standards for the Protection of Minors at the UL Declaration for the purpose of verification in the Sex Offenders Register (available at: https://www.uni.lodz.pl/kariera);

• Annex 2 to the Standards for the Protection of Minors at the UL Declaration of no criminal record and commitment to observe the UL Standards for the Protection of Minors (available at CAREER)

• statement that the University of Lodz will be the main place of employment https://www.uni.lodz.pl/kariera

Candidates may be asked to take part in an interview (possibly online) as part of the selection process.

Announcement of decision: 16.07.2025

University of Lodz will not cover costs of accommodation and travel

linguistics

Linguistics, communication, argumentation, philosophy of language