University or Organization: University of Cyprus, Cyprus
Department: Department of English Studies
Job Location: Nicosia, Cyprus
Web Address: https://newdev.ucy.ac.cy/eng/
Job Title: Lecturer or Assistant Professor in Applied Linguistics and TESOL

Job Rank: Lecturer or Assistant Professor; Rank Open

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; TESOL

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

The University of Cyprus invites applications for one (1) tenure-track academic position at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor in the Department of English Studies, in the field of “Applied Linguistics and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).” More specifically, we are seeking a candidate to teach at least two of the following Master’s level courses, among others: Language Teaching and Learning, Language Testing and Assessment, Materials Development and Course Design, and to contribute to the Department’s undergraduate track in “Theoretical and Applied Linguistics.”

The successful candidate will be involved in the supervision of the MA theses in TESOL and teach (applied) linguistics core and elective undergraduate/postgraduate courses within their area of specialization/expertise.

For all academic ranks, a Doctoral degree from an accredited University is required.
The minimum requirements for each academic rank are available at https://www.ucy.ac.cy/hr/el/grafeio-epilogis-kai-ypostiriksis-akadimaikoy-prosopikoy/138-odigoi-diadikasies and include:
- previous academic experience,
- outstanding research achievements and notable scientific contributions,
- experience in developing and teaching of high quality undergraduate and graduate curricula.

Candidates do not need to be citizens of the Republic of Cyprus.

The official languages of the University of Cyprus are Greek and Turkish. The language of instruction at the Department of English Studies is English. For the position advertised, excellent knowledge of English is necessary. Very good knowledge of Greek would be an asset.

In case the selected candidate is not proficient in the Greek language, the candidate and the Department shall ensure that the former acquires sufficient knowledge of the Greek language within 3 years from the date of appointment. Each Department sets its own criteria concerning the required level of fluency in the Greek language.

In accordance with the applicable legislation, the annual gross salary (including the 13th salary) for full-time employment is:
- Assistant Professor (Scale Α13-Α14) €59.173,18- €79.802,36
- Lecturer (Scale Α12-Α13) €44.975,98- €73.185,96
Employee contributions to the various State funds will be deducted from the above amounts.

Candidates are invited to submit their applications electronically by uploading the following documents in English and in PDF format at the application link below:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Copy of ID/Passport
- Copies of degree certificates
- Review of previous research work and a brief description of future research projects (up to 3 pages)
- List of publications
- Representative publications (up to 3 publications which should be submitted separately). While publications are not required for the rank of Lecturer, candidates applying for this rank are encouraged to submit representative publications if they have any.
- The names and email addresses of three academic referees, who, upon submission of the application, will be automatically notified to provide recommendation letters (in English), up to seven days following the deadline for submission of applications.

The above documents must be uploaded as separate PDF documents. No change will be possible following the submission of your application.

The deadline for applications is on Monday, 17 October 2022.

For more information, please contact +357 22 89 2102 or +357 22 89 4146 or visit https://www.ucy.ac.cy/hr/en/academic-staff

Application Deadline: 17-Oct-2022

Web Address for Applications: https://applications.ucy.ac.cy/recruitment
Contact Information:
Dr Stella Achilleos
Email: english@ucy.ac.cy
Phone: 00357 22 89 2102