Assistant Professor in General Psychology at Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek – Croatia

Key Facts

Department	Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Position Type	Assistant Professor
Discipline	Social Sciences
Research Area	General Psychology
Degree Required	Doctoral degree in psychology
Contract Duration	Permanent
Language	Croatian
Deadline	2026-11-30
Required Documents	Completed application using Form No. 1, Evidence demonstrating that the applicant meets the required appointment criteria, Completed and signed consent form for personal data processing, Proof of foreign qualification evaluation (if applicable), Evidence of Croatian language proficiency at C2 level (for foreign applicants)
Employer Address	Lorenza Jagera 9, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
Employer Contact	[email protected]

About the Project

The position focuses on the field of Social Sciences, specifically within the discipline of General Psychology at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Osijek. Detailed research project information is not provided in the advertisement.

Required Skills

• Doctoral degree or equivalent qualification in psychology.
• Fulfillment of Croatian higher education criteria for Assistant Professor appointments.
• C2-level proficiency in the Croatian language and Latin script for foreign applicants.

Who Should Apply

Candidates holding a doctoral degree or equivalent qualification in psychology who satisfy Croatian national criteria for an Assistant Professor position. Foreign candidates must possess C2 level proficiency in Croatian and have their foreign qualifications recognized for the Croatian labor market.

About the Employer

Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek is a higher education institution in Croatia, featuring the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences located in Osijek.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the application deadline for this position?

The application deadline is November 30, 2026, at 23:59 Zagreb time.

What language skills are required?

Foreign applicants must provide evidence of Croatian-language proficiency at C2 level under the CEFR, including the ability to use the Latin script.

What degree is required to apply?

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in psychology or an equivalent qualification.

What is the employment contract duration?

This is a permanent, full-time position.

How should applications be submitted?

Applications and supporting PDF documents must be sent by email to [email protected].