Teaching Staff Position: Senior Lecturer in Warsaw

Magdalena Abakanowicz University of the Arts Poznan

Organisation/Company Magdalena Abakanowicz University of the Arts Poznan Research Field Arts » Fine arts Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 7 Dec 2026 - 16:00 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 6 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 1/WR-KSTW/2026/2027 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description The Dean of the Faculty of Sculpture at the Magdalena Abakanowicz University of Fine Arts in Poznan (UAP) announces an open competition for a teaching position – Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Sculpture. The competition is open to applicants who meet the requirements specified in the Law on Higher Education and Science of July 20, 2018 (Journal of Laws of 2024, item 1571, as amended) and §103–105 of the UAP Statute.

Education:

At least a Doctoral degree (Ph.D. / D.F.A.) in Fine Arts and Conservation of Art;

Artistic Portfolio:

Documented artistic achievements in the field of art, specifically in sculpture;

Experience & Soft Skills:

Teaching and studio/workshop experience, along with strong teamwork capabilities;

Technical Expertise:

Thorough theoretical and practical knowledge of the complete ceramics process—from body preparation and all forming techniques (hand-building, casting, wheel-throwing, and digital techniques) to glazing and firing;

Kiln Operation and Maintenance:

Knowledge of the construction and programming of ceramic kilns (electric and gas), and the ability to perform minor repairs and routine maintenance;

Materials Management:

Supervision of workshop procurement and inventory, including raw materials, ceramic bodies, glazes, stains/pigments, and tools;

Studio Organization:

Ability to effectively manage workshop space, coordinate student schedules, and maintain an organized working environment;

Health & Safety (OHS):

Ensuring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations within the workshop, conducting safety training for students, and supervising the safe operation of equipment;

Language Proficiency:

Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Specific Requirements Required Documents (all in digital format):

Copy of the Master’s degree diploma and Doctoral degree diploma;

List of teaching and workshop achievements, along with a description of other significant creative and organizational accomplishments;

Declaration of proficiency in a foreign language / foreign languages at a communicative/conversational level.

Signed declarations and consent forms downloaded from the UAP BIP website:

Declaration regarding requirements related to conducting scientific activity (inclusion in the "N" staff count);

Information clause for job applicants;

Declaration of clean criminal record.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Additional Information Eligibility criteria Selection process The Magdalena Abakanowicz University of Fine Arts in Poznan reserves the right to invite only shortlisted candidates for an interview without notifying the remaining applicants, as well as the right to inform only the selected candidate of the final outcome. The decision regarding the appointment to the Senior Lecturer position is at the sole and sovereign discretion of the Magdalena Abakanowicz University of Fine Arts in Poznan and requires no justification.

The selection process includes:

A presentation of documentation of original works, specifically within the discipline corresponding to the position being applied for;

An interview with the candidate covering topics from the broadly understood field of culture.

The Selection Committee appointed by the Rector of UAP will evaluate the candidates' artistic achievements, aptitude, and teaching experience, and subsequently select the candidate to be appointed to the Senior Lecturer position at the Faculty of Sculpture. The Committee reserves the right to declare the competition unresolved without appointing a candidate.

Additional comments The interview will take place on December 9, 2026, at 9:00 AM in Room 322, Building B (3rd floor), Al. Marcinkowskiego 29, 60-967 Poznań.

The results will be announced on December 9, 2026.

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Magdalena Abakanowicz University of the Arts Poznan Country Poland State/Province Wielkopolska City Poznań Postal Code 60-967 Street Marcinkowskiego 29 Geofield