Faculty Positions: Academic Year 2026–2027
The University of Nicosia Medical School (UNIC Athens) invites applications from motivated clinical academics for Teaching and Research Faculty positions, based in Athens, Greece. We seek colleagues who embrace student-centred learning, have an internationally visible record of high-quality research, and are committed to excellence in patient care.
Applications are invited at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, based on the candidate's experience and academic record.
Available Fields:
- Cardiology
- Respiratory Medicine
- Gastroenterology
- Nephrology
- Endocrinology
- Urology
- Neurology
- Rheumatology
- Orthopaedics
- Paediatrics
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Clinical Genetics
- Pathology / Histopathology
- Haematology
- Radiology
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Psychiatry
- Infectious Diseases
- Oncology
Essential Qualifications
- Medical Degree.
- Doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in the specific field of application or a relevant field.
- Specialty certification in the specific field (Board Certification or equivalent) and relevant clinical experience.
- Eligibility for full and unrestricted medical licensure in Greece, enabling independent practice in the specified specialty.
- Proven record of undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching relevant to the subject area.
- Research portfolio and publication record commensurate with the rank sought.
- Excellent command of Greek and English.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, deliver, and regularly update content relevant to their specialty across the curriculum of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme, from pre-clinical courses to clinical rotations, as well as in postgraduate programmes. The successful candidate will be expected to engage students through innovative teaching methods, fostering critical thinking, clinical reasoning, professional values and ethical practice.
- Provide clinical education leadership, overseeing curriculum design and delivery, student assessment and continuous quality improvement, and provide mentorship to junior members of the clinical education team.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to students, including advising on research projects, theses, and career development.
- Conduct high-impact research in their field, securing external funding to establish and sustain these programmes.
- Disseminate findings through peer-reviewed publications and presentations at national and international conferences.
- Serve on Departmental and School committees and assist with strategic planning and development.
- Advance the School’s mission by leading community outreach initiatives, holding leadership roles in relevant professional societies, and building strategic partnerships with healthcare and regulatory organisations.
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit the following documents in English:
- Cover Letter: Clearly stating the specific field and academic rank for which you are applying.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV): Including a full list of publications.
- Research Statement (1 page): Outlining previous and current research, as well as future research objectives.
- Teaching Statement (1 page): Describing your teaching philosophy and experience.
- Reference Letters: Two letters of recommendation.
Note: Candidates must be eligible to work in the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA).
Remuneration
An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered, determined by the successful candidate’s qualifications and professional experience.
How to Apply
Please submit your application to hr@med.unic.ac.cy. To ensure efficient processing, please use the following format for your subject line: Faculty Position in [Field] – [Rank] – Ref: F26CMUL01 – UNIC Athens
Important Information
- Positions will remain open until filled.
- Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
