Academic positions, School of Dentistry

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 and QS, the University aims to further enhance and retain its presence in prestigious global rankings. 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 Dentistry seeks to recruit qualified academics at any academic rank in the following disciplines:

• Prosthodontics
• Periodontology
• Operative Dentistry
• Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and Imaging
• Physiology of the Stomatognathic System
• Cell Biology and Genetics
• Histology/Embryology
• Pathophysiology and General Therapeutics
• Endodontics
• Oral Surgery
• Digital Dentistry (Special Teaching Personnel)

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 except from the Digital Dentistry position)
• Dental license by the Cyprus Dental Council for specific disciplines or eligibility for acquiring the Dental License (Prosthodontics, Periodontology, Operative Dentistry, Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology and Imaging, Physiology of the Stomatognathic System, Endodontics, Oral Surgery)
• 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 Dentistry are:

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

Applications 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: December 4, 2026