Assistant or Assistant Professor specializing in Business Economics

The Institute of Business Economics at the Faculty of Business and Economics of Mendel University in Brno is looking for a new colleague for an academic position in the field of business economics and corporate finance.

The institute is one of the faculty’s units focused on teaching and research in the areas of business process management, corporate finance, agricultural economics, environmental economics and policy, and bioeconomics. It has long been dedicated to developing students’ professional competencies, supporting applied research, and connecting academic knowledge with the needs of business practice.

More information at: upe.pef.mendelu.cz

What will your responsibilities be?

• teaching lectures and practical classes in business economics (Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Business Performance and Insolvency)
• collaborating on lectures in Czech and English
• supervising, consulting on, and serving as an opponent for students’ final theses
• developing teaching, scientific research, and creative activities in the relevant field
• actively participating in the implementation of research projects and grants
• publishing results in professional and scientific journals and presenting contributions at conferences and seminars

What do we expect from you?

• completed master’s degree in business economics or a related field; ongoing doctoral studies are an advantage (a completed doctoral degree is required for the Assistant Professor position)
• excellent command of Czech and English
• experience teaching in Czech and English
• experience supervising students’ final theses, at least in the role of consultant
• active participation in scientific projects
• publication record
• willingness to work on your further personal development and professional qualifications

What research experience do we require?

• demonstrable research activities in business economics or related fields
• experience participating in domestic and international research projects

What would be an advantage?

• ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• effective communication skills
• creative and innovative approach to finding solutions

What can we offer you?

• pleasant working environment on the university campus
• 8 weeks of vacation
• support for work–life balance
• meal allowance (Edenred Card/university canteen)
• MultiSport card
• ITIC card, which gives you access to various discounts
• the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of the university environment, such as sports courses offered by the Centre for Sports Activities, the Counselling and Career Centre, the Botanical Garden and Arboretum, recreational facilities, libraries, and the purchase of university products (game meat, eggs, beer, wine, fish, etc.)
• a university nursery school and summer day camps
• subject to meeting the relevant conditions, a contribution towards selected retirement savings products and long-term care insurance

Number of vacancies: 1–2 (depending on the workload)

Expected start date: February 2027

Employment term: fixed-term employment for 2 years

Workload: flexible, 0.5–1.0 FTE (20–40 hours per week)

Place of work: Brno – Černá Pole

Are you interested? Apply for the selection procedure by 14 December 2026 and send us:

• professional CV
• cover letter
• list of the most significant creative activity results, with an emphasis on publications from the past five years, if relevant
• overview of academic teaching experience, if relevant
• overview of the most significant projects carried out, if relevant

How do our selection procedures work? orlz.mendelu.cz/jak-u-nas-probihaji-vyberova-rizeni

We look forward to hearing from you!