Academic positions, School of Medicine, Cyprus

The establishment of the School of Medicine at European University Cyprus has been pivotal to the institution’s aims to be part of the country’s prominence as a regional educational provider.  The organization of the School of Medicine is based on EU directives and international standards, and it has been founded in collaboration with distinguished scholars from Cyprus and abroad.  The School of Medicine is characterized by a dynamic learning environment which enables students to develop the necessary skills and attributes required to practice medicine through high teaching methods delivered.

European University Cyprus invites applications from candidates with a strong research record, as the University continues to strengthen its international standing. Having been included, in the last consecutive years, in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, the University aims to further enhance and retain its presence among the Top Universities worldwide.  Successful candidates will benefit from a significant reduction in teaching load from the first year of their appointment. The extent of the reduction will depend on the quantity and quality of their Scopus-indexed publications over the past five (5) years.

The School of Medicine, Department of Medicine seeks to recruit qualified academics in the following disciplines and ranks:

• Medical Physiology (Lecturer or Assistant Professor)
• Medical Ethics and Medical Communication Skills (Lecturer or Assistant Professor)
• Family Medicine / Primary Care / Internal Medicine (Any Rank)

Duties and responsibilities:

• As described in the University’s Charter by Laws

Required qualifications, skills and competencies:

• Doctorate degree (PhD, holder in the relevant field)
• Technology oriented
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Fluency in the English language
• Very good interpersonal skills
• Global mindset
• Student Oriented
• Innovative
• Team Worker
• Emotionally Intelligent

Former Teaching Experience:

• For the rank of Lecturer substantial proof of competence in teaching and research is required
• For the rank of Assistant Professor at least 3 years of continuous academic and research experience in renowned academic institutions is required
• For the rank of Associate Professor at least 8 years of continuous academic and research experience in renowned academic institutions is required
• For the rank of Professor at least 12 years of continuous academic and research experience in renowned academic institutions is required

The qualifications that can substitute the Doctorate for the election and promotion in the field of Medicine are:

• For the rank of Lecturer: (i) the candidate holds a post of Lecturer or a higher academic post, in a Medicine specialty of a recognized University, or (ii) holds a diploma in Medicine and a Medicine specialty and at least three years of work experience after obtaining a diploma in Medicine, at a recognized Medicine School, or at a recognized Research Institution (Institute) or at a Tertiary Hospital (Hospital).

• For the rank of Assistant Professor: the candidate (i) holds a post of Assistant Professor or a post of higher rank in a Medicine specialty or a recognized University or a post of Lecturer in a Medicine specialty of a recognized University, having at least three years experience in it, or  (ii) holds a diploma in Medicine and a Medicine specialty and at least six years of work experience after obtaining a diploma in Medicine, at a recognized Medicine School, or at a recognized Research Institution (Institute) or at a Tertiary Hospital (Hospital).

• For the rank of Associate Professor:  the candidate (i) holds a post of Associate Professor or a post of a higher academic rank, in a Medicine specialty of a recognized University or a post of Assistant Professor in a Medicine specialty of a recognized University, having at least four years experience in it, or  (ii) holds a diploma in Medicine and a Medicine specialty and at least ten years of work experience, after obtaining a diploma in a recognized Medicine School or at a recognized Research Institution (Institute) or Tertiary Hospital (Hospital).

• For the rank of Professor:  the candidate (i) holds a post of Professor, in a Medicine specialty of a recognized University or a post of Associate Professor in a Medicine specialty of a recognized University, having at least four years experience in it or  (ii) the candidate holds a diploma in Medicine and a Medicine specialty and at least thirteen years of work experience after obtaining a diploma in Medicine, at a recognized Medicine School or at a recognized Research Institution (Institute) or a Tertiary Hospital (Hospital).

Candidacies should include the following documents:

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• Proof of qualifications
• 2 letters of reference (To be submitted by referees upon request)
• Sample of representative publication(s)

Deadline for applications: Friday, December 4, 2026