The Open University of Cyprus invites applications for the following academic positions 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”.
- One (1) academic position at the rank of Professor and/or Associate Professor in the area of “Educational Psychology”.
For all academic ranks, an earned Doctorate from a recognized University. The minimum requirements for each academic rank are listed in the announcement of the position. These qualifications pertain to the candidate’s number of years of academic experience, his/her research outcome and scientific contributions, and to his/her experience in developing and organizing high quality undergraduate and postgraduate/or programs.
The following criteria will be used for the selection:
- Doctoral degree from a recognized University in a relative area of the position
- Research experience, quality and extent of research track record.
- Ability to guide and foster research and ability to attract external research funding.
- International recognition of research track record.
- Teaching experience in higher education.
- Experience and qualifications in open and distance learning (knowledge and contribution in developing relevant technologies; teaching experience; development of suitable didactic material, particularly of digital material; contribution in developing didactic methods/methodologies).
- Experience in developing new study programs.
- Administrative and organizational experience (organizing and managing teams, projects, departments).
- Experience (studies, teaching, research) in international environments.
- Very good knowledge of the English language
SUBMISSION OF 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 from Friday 17th of January 2025 until Monday, 5th of May 2025 at 13:00 (Cyprus time).
- To be considered, an application must include all the required certificates and documents and must be submitted online through the portal. Original certificates must be presented when requested. Applications that do not include the required documentation will not be considered.
Please click HERE for the Call for Applications.
For more information concerning administrative issues, candidates may contact the Human Resources Department through email at
For more information concerning academic issues, candidates may contact the Rector’s Office at
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.