The Department of Accounting and Finance of the University of Cyprus invites applications for one (1) academic position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor in the Department of Accounting and Finance with strong quality research in the fields of “Accounting” or “Finance”.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS: For both academic ranks a Doctoral degree from an accredited University is required.
The minimum requirements for each academic rank are available at https://rb.gy/e9oi7 and include: previous academic experience, outstanding research achievements and notable scientific contributions, experience in developing and teaching of high quality undergraduate and graduate curricula.
Candidates do not need to be citizens of the Republic of Cyprus.
The languages of Instruction are Greek, Turkish and English.
In case the selected candidate is not proficient in the Greek language, the candidate and the Department shall ensure that the former acquires sufficient knowledge of the Greek language within 3 years from the date of appointment. Each Department sets its own criteria concerning the required level of fluency in the Greek language.
SALARY: In accordance with the applicable legislation, the annual gross salary (including the 13th salary) for full-time employment is:
- Associate Professor (Scale Α14-Α15) €69.771.31- €95.119,15
- Professor (Scale Α15-Α16) €79.105,62- €102.828,86
Employee contributions to the various State funds will be deducted from the above amounts.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Candidates are invited to submit their applications electronically by uploading the following documents in English and in PDF format at the following link: https://applications.ucy.ac.cy/recruitment
1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Copy of ID/Passport
4. Copy of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited University is required
5. Copy of a PhD degree from an accredited University is required
6. Review of previous research work and a brief description of future research projects (up to 3 pages)
7. List of publications
8. Representative publications (up to 3 publications which should be submitted separately). While publications are not required for the rank of Lecturer, candidates applying for this rank are encouraged to submit representative publications if they have any.
9. The names and email addresses of three professors from whom confidential letters of recommendation (in English) will be automatically requested upon submission of the application. Letters of recommendation may be submitted up to 7 days following the deadline for submission of applications. It is the responsibility of each candidate to ensure that the references are submitted. In case the letters of recommendation are not submitted on time, the application will not be considered.
The above documents (1-8) must be uploaded as separate PDF documents.
No change will be possible following the submission of your application.
The deadline for applications is on Thursday 27th of March 2025.
The selected applicants will be required to submit copies of degree certificates certified by the Ministry of Education (if the degrees were obtained from universities in Cyprus) or from the Issuing Authority (if the degrees were obtained from foreign universities).
The University of Cyprus reserves the right to ask from the selected candidate(s), and prior the offering of any position, to have their degrees submitted and evaluated upon by the relevant authority within Cyprus Democracy, “The Cyprus Council for the Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications (KY.S.A.T.S.)”.
The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the authenticity of the degrees, certificates, and other relevant documents submitted in his/her application is certified by the competent Institutions, by sending a relevant email to the Human Resources Services.
Applications, supporting documents and recommendation letters submitted in response to previous vacancy announcements will not be considered and must be resubmitted.
Applications not providing all the required documents specified in the online application form at the above link will not be considered.
The applicant shall ensure that their application has been successfully submitted. Upon submission, the candidate will receive an automated confirmation email.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: The University of Cyprus is a public corporate body. It is governed by the University Council, comprising both government appointed and university elected members and the Senate where members are senior academic staff.
The Faculties and Departments are administered by internal Boards; each Faculty is headed by an elected Dean; and each Department is headed by an elected Chairperson.
University of Cyprus aims to establish itself as a Pioneer Research Institution achieving International Scientific Recognition in European Higher Education, offering Competitive Programmes and to become a Centre of Excellence in the wider Euro – Mediterranean Region.
The main objectives of the University are twofold: the promotion of scholarship and education through teaching and research, and the enhancement of the cultural, social and economic development of Cyprus.
In this context, the University believes that education must provide more than simply accumulation of knowledge. It must also encourage students’ active participation in the process of learning and acquisition of those values necessary for responsible involvement in the community. The University sets high standards for all branches of scholarship.
Research is promoted and funded in all departments for its contribution to scholarship in general and for its local and international applications.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: For more information, please contact the Department of Accounting and Finance (+357 22 89 3605) or the Human Resources Services (tel.: 00357 22 89 4146).