JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027

University of Cyprus

Faculty of Economics and Management
Economics
Tenure-track Lecturer or Assistant Professor in Economics

JOE ID Number: 2026-02_111477865
Date Posted: 09/21/2026
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Tenure-track Lecturer or Assistant Professor in Economics
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Nicosia, Nicosia, CYPRUS
JEL Classification: 00 -- 00 - Default: Any Field
Keywords:
Economics; All fields; Tenure-track; Assistant Professor; Lecturer.
Salary Range: Assistant Professor: €65.998,93 - €89.007,73; Lecturer €50.164,04 - €81.628,11
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The University of Cyprus invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics. Applications are welcome in all fields of Economics.

The tenure-track system includes two non-tenured ranks: Lecturer (three-year appointment) and Assistant Professor (four-year appointment). Candidates must hold a Doctorate in Economics or a closely related field from an accredited university. Minimum requirements for each rank are detailed in the full announcement.

The Department’s languages of instruction are Greek and English. Appointees not proficient in Greek must acquire sufficient knowledge within three years of appointment. Candidates need not be Cypriot citizens.

Annual gross salaries, including the 13th salary, are €50,164.04–€81,628.11 for Lecturer and €65,998.93–€89,007.73 for Assistant Professor, before employee contributions.

Applications must be submitted through the UCY recruitment portal by 23 November 2026 at 23:59 Cyprus time (EET, UTC+2:00). Three confidential recommendation letters in English are required within seven days after the application deadline.

See the linked full announcement and Application Instructions for required documents and submission procedures.

The University is committed to inclusivity, diversity, equality and eliminating discrimination.

Enquiries: Professor Andros Kourtellos (kourtellos.andros@ucy.ac.cy) or the Department of Economics office (dept.econ@ucy.ac.cy).

Application Requirements:
  • External Application URL and Instructions Below
  • Letters of Reference Instructions Below
  • Letters of Reference Link
Application deadline: 11/23/2026
Reference Instructions:
Three confidential recommendation letters in English must be submitted through the University of Cyprus recruitment portal. Referees will automatically receive a request upon submission of the candidate's application.

Letters must be received within seven days after the application deadline of 23 November 2026. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that their reference letters are received on time.
Application Instructions:
All candidates must submit their applications and required PDF documents in English through the University of Cyprus recruitment portal by 23 November 2026 at 23:59 Cyprus time (EET, UTC+2:00).

Please consult the supplemental link for the full announcement, eligibility requirements and required documents. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that their applications are successfully submitted and their reference letters are received on time.