One (1) position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Lecturer in the specialization: “Consumer Behavior or Advertising”

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 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION

Faculty OF COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES

• One (1) position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Lecturer in the specialization:“Consumer Behavior or Advertising”

Candidates are expected to have related studies and primarily their doctorate degree, in the area of Integrated Marketing Communication – Marketing. Undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the field of Business Administration, Integrated Marketing Communication and Marketing will be considered positively. Candidates should be able to demonstrate:

• A continuous and focused program of research in the field the announced position
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Applicants for all academic positions should have a doctorate degree from a recognized University and good knowledge of the Greek language. 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 languages of instruction at the University are Greek and/or Turkish. Citizenship of the Republic of Cyprus is not a requirement.

In case an elected candidate does not have a sufficient proficiency level of the Greek language, it is the obligation of the new faculty member to achieve a good level of the Greek language within three years.  This should be confirmed by the relevant Department to which the elected candidate is assigned.  It is noted that each Department is entitled to set its own criteria for the level of proficiency of the Greek language required.

The annual gross salary for each position (including the 13th salary) is:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

It is expected that the successful candidate will be available by January 2022, unless otherwise agreed.

The applicants must submit both of the following:

(ι)  Hard Copy

1. 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 – in English or in Greek language (2 copies)
2. Curriculum vitae - in English and in Greek language (2 copies)
3. A short review of their research interests as well as a brief description of their future research plans – in English and in Geek language  - up to 1500 words (2 copies)
4. List of publications in English or in Greek language (2 copies)
5. Reprints of their three most representative publications (2 copies)
6. Copies of the candidate’s degree certificates (2 copies)
7. Contact Details (2 copies)
8. Names and contact details of at least three senior academic referees (2 copies)

Candidates should request confidential letters of reference in English from the above senior academic referees, which must be sent by email at Clairie.palate@cut.ac.cy by the referees themselves directly to the Cyprus University of Technology, Human Resource Department (signed in PDF form) by the deadline for the submission of the applications. The names and addresses of the referees should be submitted together with the application because the University may also request additional confidential information.  The University may also request reference letters from independent referees of the choice of members of the Special Committee, if considered necessary. 

9. Signed Declaration which can be found at the link (under Employment):
   https://www.cut.ac.cy/university/administration/administrative-services/hr/jobs/dilsoi/?languageId=1

(ii) In a CD ROM Disc (CD-R or DVD) as separate PDF (PORTABLE DOCUMENT FILES – saved in Latin characters, must not include symbols and the title of the files should not be long) files for each of the above items (1-9) submitted in hard copy.

In addition, Applications, documents as well as reference letters that were submitted for previous announcements will not be taken into consideration and must be resubmitted.

Applications must be submitted in a closed envelope with a clear reference to the specialization of the position, at the premises of the Cyprus University of Technology, Human Resource Department, Limassol Savings Co-operative Bank Building, 4th Floor, Arch. Kyprianos 31, 3036 Limassol or must be sent via registered post (P.O. Box 50329, CY-3603 Limassol) postmarked not later than Friday, 19 February 2021, 2:00 p.m. which is the deadline for the submission of the applications.  For further information you may contact Clairie Palate by e-mail Clairie.palate@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.