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Applications are invited from candidates who possess the necessary qualifications in order to fill the following academic position at the Cyprus University of Technology:
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION AND INTERNET STUDIES
Faculty OF COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES
- One (1) position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Lecturer in the specialization "Journalism and Digital Media’
Applicants should be able to demonstrate:
- A continuous and focused program of research in the relevant field
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
The successful applicant should be able to contribute to the Department’s efforts for teaching and research excellence.
Priority will be given to applicants with demonstrated interdisciplinarity in their research.
Applicants for all academic positions should have a doctorate degree from a recognized University in a related field. The university reserves the right to request recognition of the doctorate degree from the Cyprus Council for the Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications (K.Y.S.A.T.S). The minimum qualifications that are required for each academic position, including publications and academic experience, are detailed on the University’s webpage: https://www.cut.ac.cy/university/administration/administrative-services/hr/jobs/staff-categories/academic-staff-qualifications/?languageId=1 These qualifications are based on the candidate’s years of academic experience, his/her research and scientific contribution.
The candidates will be assessed only for the rank or the ranks for which they have applied.
Citizenship of the Republic of Cyprus is not required.
According to the Cyprus University of Technology Law, the language of instruction at the University is either Greek or Turkish. For the current position, good knowledge of the Greek language is required; evidence is provided in the relevant circular by the Public Service Commission, or B2 Level according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
In case an elected candidate does not have a good knowledge of Greek language based on the criteria set above, it is his/her obligation upon his/her election to achieve it within three years time, with the commitment of the relevant Academic Department.
The annual gross salary for each position (including the 13th salary) is:
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Rank
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Scale
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Salary EUR
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Assistant Professor
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(Scale Α13 – Α14)
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€59.173 - €79.802
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Lecturer
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(Scale Α12 – Α13)
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€44.974 - €73.186
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From this amount, employee contributions to Government Funds as well as Income Tax will be deducted, according to the legislation into effect.
It is expected that the successful candidate will be available by January 2023, unless otherwise agreed.
The applicants must upload the following documents (as separate PDF Files) in English, no later than Friday, 2 September 2022 (at 23:59), at the following link www.cut.ac.cy/jobs :
- A letter in which candidates should state the Department, the rank, the specialization in which they are interested in, as well as the date on which they can undertake responsibilities in case they are elected
- Curriculum vitae which will include list of publications where applicable. The CV must also include detailed information in regard to previous employment such as: Position, organization/university, exact dates of employment, whether it is full-time or part-time (hours per week or per month must be specified) employment.
- A short review of their research interests as well as a brief description of their future research plans - up to 500 words
- Three representative scientific publications of their work. This is not obligatory for candidates who apply for the position of Lecturer
- Copies of the candidate’s degree certificates
- Contact Details
- Names and email addresses of at least three academics, who, upon submission of the application, will be automatically notified to submit confidential reference letters in English, within seven (7) days from the deadline of the submission of applications.
The University may also request reference letters from independent referees of the choice of members of the Special Committee, if considered necessary.
Applications, documents as well as reference letters that were submitted for previous position advertisements will not be taken into consideration.
Please note that it is the applicants’ responsibility to ensure that their application has been successfully uploaded and submitted with all the required documents. Upon successful submission of the application, the applicant will receive an automated confirmation by email.
For further information you may contact the HR Department by e-mail at recruitment@cut.ac.cy or at 357 25002406.
It is noted that:
- The University adopts an equal opportunity policy at recruitment and the subsequent career stages and encourages both genders to submit an application for all levels of Academic and Administrative Staff.
- The University does not discriminate in any way on the basis of gender, religion or belief, ethnic, national or social origin, age, physical ability, marital status and sexual orientation.
