Head of the Department of Constitutional Law and Political Science

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The Dean of the Faculty of Law at Masaryk University announces a selection procedure for the position of

Head of the Department of Constitutional Law and Political Science

full-time for a fixed term of 3 years.

Workplace: Department of Constitutional Law and Political Science

Employment: fixed-term contract for 3 years

Hours of work: 40 h/week

Number of open positions: 1

Start date: 1 January 2026

Place of work: Brno

Deadline for applications: 4 December 2025

Masaryk 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 at Masaryk University is one of four public law faculties in the Czech Republic. The current Faculty of Law at Masaryk University can be characterised as a modern, dynamic faculty, where the focus is on teaching and scientific research. We are an institution where the terms "research activity" and "scientific research" are not just empty concepts. We maintain dozens of contacts with foreign experts and educational and scientific institutions at both the individual and institutional levels and provide an excellent environment for students and staff.

You can find out more about us on our website , on Facebook or on the MU Faculty of Law LinkedIn page.

The Department of Constitutional Law and Political Science is a department of the MU Faculty of Law that carries out educational and scientific research activities in the field of constitutional law, human rights, political science and governance, in particular in organic constitutional law and the protection of fundamental rights, all in a comparative context and with regard to European law and international human rights standards. We emphasise the value basis of Czech constitutionality and the search for the meaning and purpose of legal norms.

Main activities:

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

Qualifications and other requirements (mandatory):

• Master's degree in law,
• academic or scientific title of professor or associate professor,
• at least 10 years of experience in the field,
• active teaching and scientific activity and readiness to guarantee the 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,
• fulfilment of the requirements under Act No. 451/1991 Coll. as amended, not required for persons born after 1 December 1971,
• moral integrity,
• information on other employment relationships of the employee within the meaning of Section 70 of Act No. 111/1998 Coll. on Higher Education Institutions, as amended.

We offer:

• the backing of a prestigious and successful institution,
• a motivating and friendly environment,
• support for professional and personal development,
• opportunities for continuous education,
• employee benefits (8 weeks of holiday, pension insurance contribution, meal vouchers, Multisport card, flu and tick-borne encephalitis vaccinations, and more).

How to apply:

Please, send your application by the deadline above. To apply, use the E-Application form (see the Faculty of Law website – Public Information – Vacancies, or Masaryk Universtiy website – About the University – Careers at MUNI).

Your application must include the following documents:

• cover letter,
• structured CV,
• a plan for the development of the department over the next three years in the following areas: teaching, research, human resources management,
• an overview of scientific and publishing activities, highlighting the three most significant scientific publications; information on the citation index, publications in impacted foreign periodicals, etc.
• photocopies of qualification documents.

Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email.

Selection process

Suitable candidates will be invited to a personal or online interview. The rules for university selection procedures can be found on the university website in the MU Selection Procedure Rules.

Information on the processing and protection of personal data at MU is available on the MU website.

The MU Faculty of Law has received the European Commission's HR Excellence in Research award for its human resources policy.

doc. JUDr. Mgr. Martin Škop, Ph.D.,

Dean