FS, Professor/ Associate profesor/ Assistant professor

UL Member: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Aškerčeva cesta 6, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia, announces job vacancy:

Professor/ Associate professor/ Assistant professor (m/f)

• Position Code: D019006/D019007/ D019008
• Salary Grade Group: IX
• Salary Subgroup: D1
• Work Location / Chair / Department / Organisational Unit / Field:
  Aškerčeva cesta 6, Ljubljana, Chair of power engineering, Laboratory for Heat and Power LTE
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Type of Employment: indefinite employment from 01.11.2026
• Working Hours: part-time 10 hour/week
• Probation Period: /
• Publication Date: 05.10.2026
• Application Deadline: 25.10.2026
• Employment Service Registration Number: RG31116
• Salary: The basic salary is determined by placement in the initial 44./39./35.salary grade, corresponding to EUR 4.509,78/ 3.890,17/ 3.456,37 gross per month, while taking into account the gradual elimination of salary disparities until 2028.
• Expected Starting Date: 1.11. 2026

Requirements for the Position

• Required education (level and field) according to the title:
  • Doctor of Science degree (pre-Bologna programme) in Mechanical Engineering or another natural sciences or technical field; or
  • Doctor of Science degree (third-cycle Bologna programme / PhD) in Mechanical Engineering or another natural sciences or technical field.
• Valid Academic Title (Habilitation):
  • Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in  the habilitation field of Energy Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
  • The candidate meets the condition if he/she has a valid UL title or a valid visiting professor title at UL. If the candidate does not have an appointment to the above-mentioned titles at the time of application, but meets the quantitative and qualitative conditions for appointment to these titles, he/she may apply for the advertised position and in this case, together with the application, he/she must also submit evidence of meeting the stated criteria and attach a statement that he/she agrees that, in the event of a decision by the selection committee, the application will also be considered an application for appointment to the title or for recognition of the equivalence of the title.
• Active knowledge of English and knowledge of Slovenian at the B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR). If the candidate does not meet this requirement at the time of appointment, they must fulfill it no later than three years after employment.

Functional Knowledge:

• rhetorical skills, innovation, sense of organization of one's own work and the work of colleagues

Desired Additional Competencies: /

Job Description

General Description

• designing and updating curricula and adapting higher education professional education programs to requirements;
• organizing or co-organizing all activities for the implementation of the course in accordance with the curriculum and findings of the profession and coordinating work and supervising the work of other course providers (assistants, technical and other associates);
• lecturing students, conducting seminars and other pedagogical activities in the course;
• conducting, assessing and correcting exam tasks and tests;
• mentoring students in the preparation of diploma theses and other works;
• participating in other activities related to pedagogical work in the field of the profession (nostrification, etc.);
• scientific research work, studying and developing concepts, theories and methods;
• ensuring the safe and healthy work of workers and students of the unit, for appropriate education and instruction of persons who come into contact with hazardous substances, on the use of personal protective equipment and other safety measures;
• performing other tasks that fall within the broader professional field of the job.

Application Procedure

Written applications indicating the vacancy title and the Employment Service registration number (RG31116) should be sent by e-mail within the application period to:

kadrovska.sluzba@fs.uni-lj.si

Applicants must attach supporting documents proving that they meet the requirements, including:

• a curriculum vitae indicating relevant work experience;
• proof of the required educational qualification.

We Offer

• Single-shift work schedule, Monday to Friday;
• Supplementary pension savings scheme (Collective Pension Fund for Public Employees);
• Well-organised working environment and favourable working conditions;
• Pleasant and supportive team;
• Employee health and well-being activities;
• Opportunities for professional and personal development and career advancement;
• Mentoring upon employment;
• Possibility of using holiday accommodation facilities;
• Trade union excursions and sports activities.
• The University of Ljubljana promotes gender equality in employment and work.
• An employment contract may only be concluded with a candidate who fulfils all requirements for the position.
• The employer reserves the right, in accordance with Article 24 of the Employment Relationships Act (ZDR-1), not to select any candidate, even if the candidate fulfils all requirements.

Contact Person

Mojca Pogačnik
Phone: +386 1 4771 732
E-mail: kadrovska.sluzba@fs.uni-lj.si