Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Full Professor positions in Linguistics
Competitive salary commensurate with academic qualifications, experience, teaching, research and administrative responsibilities.
VIZJA University, based in Warsaw, is one of Poland’s leading non‑public universities, recognized for the excellence of its research and its significant contributions to contemporary scholarship. The University also hosts VISION – the European Center for Multilingualism in Teacher Education, an international center that brings together scholars from around the world to advance research and innovation in multilingualism and to promote excellence in teacher education across diverse educational contexts in Europe and beyond. (
The School of Humanities and Fine Arts invites applications for Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Full Professor positions in Linguistics, with a preference for candidates specializing in Applied Linguistics in one of the following languages:
- Italian (one position or more)
- Spanish (one position or more)
- English (one position or more)
Successful candidates may commence employment on 1 October 2026, 1 March 2027, or 1 October 2027, depending on mutual agreement.
Responsibilities
- Depending on their language specialization, teach undergraduate courses in the Italian Studies or Spanish Studies programme, or undergraduate and graduate courses in the English Studies programme.
- Conduct high‑quality research in Applied Linguistics and disseminate research findings through publications in peer‑reviewed scholarly journals.
- Contribute actively to the academic, administrative, and organizational activities of the Faculty.
What We Offer
- Full‑time employment under a fixed‑term employment contract, with the possibility of conversion to an indefinite‑term contract based on performance.
- A supportive, collegial, and international academic environment.
- Employment at a modern campus located in the heart of Warsaw.
- Institutional support for research activities and scholarly publishing.
- Financial support for the habilitation procedure (for promotion to Associate Professor), where applicable.
- Merit‑based salary increases linked to academic achievements.
- Professional development opportunities through training and development programmes offered by the University.
- A competitive salary commensurate with academic qualifications, experience, teaching, research and administrative responsibilities.
The University seeks candidates with a strong research profile and a commitment to publishing regularly in high‑impact, internationally recognized peer‑reviewed journals. Faculty members are expected to meet the University’s annual research publication requirements.
Qualifications
- A PhD in Linguistics, preferably with a specialization in Applied Linguistics.
- Demonstrated experience in university‑level teaching, as well as in academic service and administrative responsibilities within a higher education institution.
- A strong record of research achievements, evidenced by scholarly publications, including articles published in journals indexed in Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and/or Scopus.
- An active research profile in the academic discipline of Linguistics.
- A demonstrated commitment to excellence in research and teaching, with enthusiasm, creativity, and a collaborative approach.
Please note that these positions involve on‑campus teaching. Successful candidates will therefore be expected to relocate to Poland before commencing employment.
Candidates must have the legal right to work in Poland.
Application Documents
- A curriculum vitae (CV).
- A cover letter.
- Copies of academic diplomas and certificates.
- A complete list of publications.
- A list of courses previously taught.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., teaching evaluations, sample syllabi, or other relevant documentation).
- Three academic references.
Please submit all application materials electronically as a single PDF file (maximum size: 5 MB) with the subject line:
- ITALIAN LINGUIST AT VIZJA, SPANISH LINGUIST AT VIZJA, or ENGLISH LINGUIST AT VIZJA, as appropriate.