The Open University of Cyprus invites applications for the following academic position in the Faculty of Economics and Management:

• One (1) academic position at the rank of Professor and/or Associate Professor in the area of “Management”.

The minimum qualifications for each academic rank are:
1. For the position of Lecturer: A doctoral degree from a recognized University is required, along with evidence of the ability to teach and conduct research at the university level.
2. For the position of Assistant Professor:
• The qualifications for the Lecturer position, and at least three years of independent university teaching or research experience after obtaining the doctoral degree from a recognized university or research center.
• Original publications in renowned international scientific journals or other publications of acknowledgment merit, which augur an important contribution to the discipline/scientific area.

The appointee’s main duties will be the following:

• The development of high-level research activity with international recognition.
• The organization, coordination, and leadership of a research group, where appropriate.
• The attraction of external research funding, depending on the needs and requirements of the field.
• The development of new programmes of study, the continuous improvement of teaching methodology and program content, and the preparation of digital educational material suitable for distance education.
• The supervision of doctoral students and/or postdoctoral researchers, as well as the supervision of undergraduate and Master’s theses.
• Distance teaching, which includes the extensive use of asynchronous and synchronous technologies.
• The organization, coordination, guidance, and quality assurance of teaching staff teams.
• Contribution to the administrative functions of the University.
• Candidates are not required to be citizens of the Republic of Cyprus. Academic staff members are employed on a full-time and exclusive basis and must reside permanently in Cyprus after their appointment.

3.For the position of Associate Professor:

• The qualifications for the Assistant Professor position, and in addition:
• At least a total of seven years of university work or work of equal value following the award of the doctoral title, at least four of which must be years of university work or holding a post of equivalent rank in an accredited University.
• Publication of works, such as articles in renowned international scientific journals or monographs or books by reputable publishing firms, substantiating a remarkable, autonomous research work
• Ability to instruct/guide and promote research, including the supervision of graduate students, instruction/guidance or significant contribution to research programmes or securing funding for research activities.
• Indications of international recognition of the candidate’s contribution to a specific research area, such as research reports, invitations to deliver scientific lectures, assignments relating to the evaluation of articles, research reports or doctoral theses, participation in committees for the publication of scientific journals or participation in the organisation and/or publication of the minutes of scientific conferences.
• Contribution to the promotion of the University’s academic and administrative work.

1. For the position of Professor:

The qualifications for the Associate Professor and, in addition:

• At least a total of eleven years of university work or work of equal value following the award of the doctoral title, at least four of which must be years of University work, or holding a post at the rank of Professor in an accredited University.
• International recognition of scientific work.
• Significant contribution to the University’s academic and administrative work.
• Supervision and successful completion of research programmes or doctoral theses

It is not necessary for candidates to be citizens of the Republic of Cyprus.

The languages of instruction at the Open University of Cyprus are Greek, English, and/or Turkish. For the announced positions, good knowledge of the Greek language is required. If a candidate who does not have sufficient knowledge of the Greek language is selected, the appointee must acquire good knowledge (as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, https://www.coe.int/en/web/language-policy/home) of the Greek language, within a period of three (3) years from the date of appointment.

Please click HERE for the Call for Applications.

• Applications must be complete and may be submitted only through the OUC e-recruitment portal (https://careers.ouc.ac.cy/apply).
• Applications may be submitted until Wednesday 8 July 2026  at 13:00 (Cyprus time).

For more information concerning procedural issues, candidates may contact the Human Resources Services  of the Open University of Cyprus at https://support.ouc.ac.cy/portal.

The Open University of Cyprus is committed to an Equal Opportunities Policy in relation to hiring and supporting the career development of all people, and encourages individuals, irrespective of gender or gender reassignment, to apply for academic, research and administrative job openings. The Open University of Cyprus does not discriminate on the grounds of racial or ethnic origin, colour, religion or belief, gender, gender reassignment, ethnicity, nationality, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, or sexual orientation in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations of the Republic of Cyprus.