Lecturer or Assistant Professor in the Department of Classics and Philosophy

University of Cyprus
DEPARTMENT OF CLASSICS AND PHILOSOPHY

The University of Cyprus, founded in 1989, is committed to research excellence and the
continuous development of its undergraduate and graduate programmes. To best serve its
research and educational aims, the University recruits high-calibre academic staff who can
make significant contributions to the development of internationally- competitive research
projects and to the design and delivery of new curricula.
The University is committed to promoting inclusivity, diversity, and equality, as well as the
elimination of all forms of discrimination, to provide a fair, safe, and pleasant environment for
the entire university community, where students and staff members will feel supported both in
their professional and personal development, within and beyond their multiple identities. To
this end, the University seeks to create the necessary conditions that will encourage and
respect diversity and ensure dignity both in the workplace and society at large. Moreover, the
University has adopted specific policies to promote equal opportunities, as well as respect and
understanding of diversity, while it is committed to promoting and maintaining a working,
teaching, and learning environment, free from any form of discrimination, whether direct or
indirect.

The University of Cyprus invites applications for one (1) tenure-track position at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor in the Department of Classics and Philosophy, in the field of ‘Latin Philology’.

For all 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.

Candidates do not need to be citizens of the Republic of Cyprus.

The official languages of instruction are Greek and Turkish. For the above position, fluency in
the Greek language is necessary.

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 for the
required level of fluency in the Greek language.

In accordance with the applicable legislation, the annual gross salary (including the 13th salary)
for full-time employment is:
Assistant Professor (Scale Α13-Α14) €65.916,94 – €88.897,16
Lecturer (Scale Α12-Α13) €50.101,73 – €81.526,71

Employee contributions to the various State funds will be deducted from the above amounts.

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 Thursday the 2nd of April 2026.

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 Edu-
cation Qualifications (KY.S.A.T.S.)”.

The selected applicants will be required to submit copies of degree certificates certified by the
Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth (if the degrees were obtained from universities in
Cyprus) or from the Issuing Authority (if the degrees were obtained from foreign universities).
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 should ensure that their application has been successfully submitted. Upon
submission, the candidate will receive an automated confirmation email.

For more information, please contact the Department of Classics and Philosophy (tel.: 00357
22 893850) or Human Resources Services (tel.: 00357 22 89 4146).
January 02, 2026