Selection procedure - Professional Lecturer

University teacher in the position of professional lecturer

• for teaching professional and chemical-technological subjects in the Studio of Restoration of Works on Paper and Other Media, focused on historical technologies and applied non-destructive research in the Restoration study programme in the field of study Art at the bachelor’s and master’s levels, with placement at the Department of Restoration.

• Qualification requirements/conditions:

  • second-level university degree in the relevant field, with the condition of commencing doctoral studies within one year,
  • teaching experience is welcome,
  • creative and artistic-research abilities,
  • independent implementation of non-destructive research within the educational process,
  • active participation in the operation of the studio and in the pedagogical functioning of the department,
  • ability to coordinate non-destructive research within individual student projects,
  • practical knowledge and use of the following methods: VIS imaging, XRF imaging, UV imaging, Raman spectroscopy, colorimetry, gloss measurement, classical spectrometry,
  • participation in the creation and development of the studio’s research databases,
  • defence of a written teaching concept and an adequate portfolio of artistic and scientific activity,
  • ability to independently cooperate in the operation of the study programme, lead workshops, actively participate in public presentations, creative residencies, educational trips and international business trips,
  • ability to adapt time-wise and coordinate with the department and university team (necessary time investment in working at AFAD),
  • knowledge of English and ability to operate in an international environment and cooperate with international students.

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University teacher in the position of professional lecturer

• for teaching the professional profile subjects Studio of Painting Restoration and Laboratory of Panel Painting Restoration, specialising in the teaching of restoration of panel paintings and icons in the Restoration study programme at the bachelor’s and master’s levels in the field of study Art, with placement at the Department of Restoration.

• Qualification requirements/conditions:

  • second-level university degree in the relevant field,
  • teaching experience is welcome,
  • creative and artistic-research abilities,
  • defence of a written teaching concept and an adequate portfolio of artistic activity,
  • ability to independently cooperate in the operation of the study programme, lead workshops, actively participate in public presentations, creative residencies, educational trips and international business trips,
  • ability to adapt time-wise and coordinate with the department and university team (necessary time investment in working at AFAD),
  • knowledge of English and ability to operate in an international environment and cooperate with international students.

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Application deadline:

• 05.06.2026

Expected start date:

• September 2026

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Required documentation for the selection procedure:

• application form – written application to participate in the selection procedure, including consent to the processing of personal data in accordance with Act No. 18/2018 Coll. on Personal Data Protection and on amendments and supplements to certain acts, as amended. The application must include: personal data – name, surname, address, contact – email, telephone, and the exact title of the position in which the candidate is interested.
• structured CV, (limited to name and surname, without personal data or photograph)
• officially certified copy of the document confirming the highest level of education achieved (second or third level), (internal employees do not need to submit officially certified education documents; a copy of the document confirming the highest level of education achieved is sufficient.
• criminal record extract not older than 3 months,
• written teaching concept,
• brief portfolio of artistic or scientific activity,
• overview of teaching activity (length of teaching experience, titles of courses taught, etc.),
• overview of artistic, professional and publication activity, where possible documented by CREUČ and CREPČ records,
• overview of artistic-scientific, professional and publication activity, where possible documented by CREUČ and CREPČ records,
• affidavit on other employment relationships with higher education institutions based or operating in the Slovak Republic or abroad, concluded for the performance of work as a university teacher or researcher, including information on weekly working time (for the purpose of proving the fact pursuant to Section 74(5) of the Higher Education Act),

• All materials must be submitted in both printed and electronic form (on a USB drive).

• In the case of education documents from abroad, an official translation into Slovak is also required.

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Salary conditions:

• in accordance with the applicable legal regulations of Act No. 553/2003 on the remuneration of employees performing work in the public interest, i.e. according to the special salary tariff scale for university teachers.

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Job description:

• expected job description in accordance with Section 75 of Act No. 131/2002 Coll. on Higher Education Institutions, as amended.

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General admission conditions:

• fulfilment of the required admission conditions,
• complete submission of the required documentation for the selection procedure,
• personal attendance at the selection procedure.

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Selection procedure:

• presentation of artistic or scientific and teaching activity (approx. 15 min.),
• presentation of the proposed teaching concept (approx. 15 min.),
• discussion with the members of the committee and defence of the submitted teaching concept.

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Applications with the required documents should be submitted to:

Human Resources Office of AFAD,
Hviezdoslavovo nám. 18, 814 37 Bratislava.

Contact:

Ing. Mgr. Jana Tomšíková
tomsikova(a)vsvu.sk
0918/110 183

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In Bratislava, on 13.05.2026

Assoc. Prof. Mgr. Bohunka Koklesová, PhD.
Rector of AFAD

 

 

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