UNIC Athens, the University of Nicosia's academic and research base in Greece, combining internationally ranked teaching with state-of-the-art facilities, is inviting applications from individuals interested in faculty appointments at its School of Humanities and Social Sciences for the following fields:
- Developmental Psychology
- Counseling Psychology
- School Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- Forensic Psychology
Qualifications:
PhD in a relevant field.
Experience:
Minimum of 7 years of teaching experience.
Application Procedure:
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
- A cover letter stating their area(s) of expertise
- A full Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a complete list of publications
- A one-page research statement describing previous and current research, as well as future plans
- A one-page teaching statement describing relevant teaching experience
- Two professional reference letters
Candidates must be eligible to work in the European Union/European Economic Area.
About the University of Nicosia (www.unic.ac.cy):
The University of Nicosia (UNIC) is a research-oriented university dedicated to teaching, research, innovation, sustainability, societal engagement, and cultural contribution. With over 100 programmes at the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral levels, offered both on-campus and online, UNIC serves more than 11,500 students from over 100 countries.
UNIC boasts an outstanding academic reputation and a global perspective, as evidenced by its impressive international rankings. Indicatively, in the 2026 edition of the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, UNIC has held its rank among the top 501-600 universities globally for the fourth consecutive year.
The University strives to cultivate an academically stimulating environment that is student-centred and promotes active self-learning, imparting lifelong learning skills and competences to its students through smaller than average class sizes, a wide range of laboratories and innovative teaching methods.
About the Department of Social Sciences:
The 2025 THE World University Rankings by Subject has placed Psychology at UNIC among the top 301-400 globally. The Department of Social Sciences offers nine programmes across Psychology, Social Work, and Criminology, including Bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Social Work; Master's degrees in Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, School Psychology, Educational Psychology, Criminology, and Social Work; and a Doctoral degree in Psychology.
At UNIC Athens, the Department is in its initial stage of establishment and currently offers a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, with plans for programme expansion.
Faculty members play a crucial role in advancing the Department's research agenda and contributing to its strong research output, including publications in high-impact journals. Social responsibility is a core departmental value, demonstrated through initiatives such as the Center for Therapy, Training and Research, which provides mental healthcare services and psychological support to both the general public and the university community.