The Dean of the Faculty of Law of MU announces a selection procedure for the following positions
Assistant Professors
at the Institute of Law and Technology
Full-time: information technology law
Workplace: Institute of Law and Technology
Employment relationship: Fixed-term
Amount of working time: 40 h/week
Number of open positions 3
Entry: 1.9.2025
Place of work: Brno
Deadline for applications: 16.5.2025
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 MU Faculty of Law is one of four public law faculties in the Czech Republic. The current Faculty of Law of Masaryk University can be characterized as a modern, dynamic faculty where the focus is on teaching activities together with scientific research. We are an institution where the term "research activity" and "scientific research" does not remain an empty concept. We have dozens of contacts with foreign experts and pedagogical and scientific institutions both on an individual and institutional level and provide excellent facilities for students and staff.
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The Institute of Law and Technology is the most important Czech expert workplace focused on the technological context of law and legal science. The Institute has a comprehensive research and teaching agenda in the fields of information technology law, intellectual property law, energy law and legal informatics. The Institute regularly participates in national and international project consortia, including excellent project formats, and cooperates with academic institutions, intergovernmental organisations, the highest judicial authorities, legislative institutions and representatives of legal and corporate practice in the Czech Republic and the EU. More information about the Institute's current staff, teaching and projects can be found on the website.
Your job will include:
- Teaching in courses focused on information technology law in accredited study programmes and lifelong learning programmes, including the preparation of study guides,
- scientific activities, including publications and applied research,
- a significant share of project activity and contract research,
- participation in the organisational and administrative support of scientific and pedagogical activities.
We require:
- Master's degree in Law from the Faculty of Law,
- Ph.D. degree (for the position of assistant professor),
- ability to teach and publish in Czech,
- qualified interest in the field of information technology,
- information on the concurrent employment of an employee within the meaning of §70 of Act No. 111/1998 Coll. on Universities, as amended,
- the prerequisites for independent pedagogical work in the field of information technology law in the Czech and English languages, demonstrated by experience in pedagogical work at university,
- the prerequisites for independent scientific work in the field of information technology law in the Czech and English languages, demonstrated by relevant professional publications or participation in scientific projects,
- moral integrity.
We offer:
- the background of a prestigious and successful institution,
- Motivational and friendly environment,
- support for professional and personal development,
- professional growth and continuing education,
- employee benefits (8 weeks of vacation, pension contribution, meal allowance, Vodafone mobile tariffs, Multisport card and more)
How to apply
Please send your application by the above deadline. To apply, use the online application form https://www.muni.cz/en/about-us/careers/vacancies/79176 (Masaryk University website - About the University - Careers at MUNI).
Your application must include the following documents:
- cover letter,
- structured CV,
- overview of scientific and publishing activities,
- photocopies of evidence of qualification.
After successful submission of your application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of acceptance by email.
Selection process
Suitable candidates will be invited for an in-person or online interview. The University's selection procedure rules can be found on the University website in the MU Selection Procedure Regulations.
Information on the processing and protection of personal data at MU is available on the MU website. The MU Faculty of Law has been awarded the European Commission's HR Excellence in Research Award for its human resources policy. We provide equal opportunities, promote diversity and strive to create a positive and satisfying work environment for employees.