The Department of English Studies at the University of Cyprus invites applications for up to two (2) Special…

SPECIAL SCIENTIST POSITIONS

The Department of English Studies at the University of Cyprus invites applications for up to two (2) Special Scientist positions in Linguistics for the Fall Semester 2026–2027 with a possibility of renewal for another semester (Spring Semester 2026–2027) pending final approval and funding by the University bodies.

TEACHING REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidates will be required to teach one or more of the following courses:

ENG 740 Language Teaching and Learning – MA in TESOL (4 hours per week) ENG 749 First & Second Language Acquisition – MA in TAAL (4 hours per week)

The successful candidate(s) will be required to teach and guide students, and to administer and mark the final examination for the course(s) they will teach.

Applicants should specify in their letter of application which course(s) they are applying for.

EMPLOYMENT TERMS

Special Scientist remuneration is 68 euro (gross) per teaching hour. Teaching duties begin on the 7th of September 2026, and end no later than the 20th of December 2026. Gross payment is made as follows: €68 per hour × teaching hours × 15 weeks for the Fall Semester 2026–27.

For the above positions, there is no provision for the payment of a proportional 13th salary.

Please note that the employee's contributions to the various Government funds, as well as Income Tax, will be deducted from the gross monthly salary in accordance with the applicable legislation. QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants should hold a PhD on a relevant subject. Applicants need not be citizens of the Republic of Cyprus. Applicants should however ensure, before applying, that in case they are selected they will be residing in Cyprus on a full-time basis during the employment period; submission of application implies acceptance of this condition. Acceptance of this term must be also explicitly stated in the letter of application.

In case they are selected, candidates from outside the European Union have the responsibility to obtain a visa (if required) and the necessary work permit for their employment in Cyprus in a timely manner, prior to the beginning of their contact and the assumption of their teaching duties.

APPLICATION

Applicants should submit the following:  Letter of application  Curriculum Vitae  Copies of degrees and transcripts: The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit certified copies from the Ministry of Education of Cyprus (if degrees were acquired in Cyprus) or from the respective institution abroad.  Two representative publications

If applying for the first time to the Department, applicants must also arrange for two academic referees to send letters of recommendation directly to it (see below). The names and addresses of these referees must be submitted with the application.

In case an applicant is employed in the public or wider public sector of the Republic of Cyprus, they must ―prior to signing their Special Scientist contract― obtain permission to work at the University from the appropriate Department/Ministry or wider public sector authority.

Applications and references should be sent by email to Dr Spyros Armostis, Coordinator of the Linguistics Studies Section of the Department, to the following email address: [email protected]

The deadline for receiving applications is Friday, 31st of July 2026, at 12 pm noon.

For more details and other information, interested individuals may contact Dr Armostis at the above email address.

At least the best three candidates per position that satisfy the required qualifications, will be interviewed by an at least three-member committee.

Candidates shall be informed of the result of their application by the relevant entity.

The University of Cyprus shall collect and process your personal data according to the provisions of the General Regulation on Personal Data 2016/679 (EU).

The University of Cyprus (UCY) is committed to promoting inclusivity, diversity, and equality, as well as the elimination of all forms of discrimination in order to provide a fair, safe, and pleasant environment for the entire university community, where students and staff members will feel supported both in their professional and personal development, within and beyond their multiple identities. To this end, UCY seeks to create the necessary conditions that will encourage and respect diversity and ensure dignity both in the workplace and society at large. Moreover, UCY has adopted specific policies to promote equal opportunities, as well as respect and understanding of diversity, while it is committed to promoting and maintaining a working, teaching, and learning environment, free from any form of discrimination, whether direct or indirect.