Full Time Faculty in Blockchain and Digital Currency - UNIC

The Department of Digital Innovation at the University of Nicosia invites applications for a full-time academic position at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor in Blockchain & Digital Currency. The position is based at the Nicosia campus.

The Department seeks high-calibre scholars with a demonstrated, evidence-based research record, strong teaching capability in English, and the capacity to attract research funding, particularly at the Assistant Professor level.

• A Doctorate in a relevant field.
• Evidence of potential for excellence in teaching and research.
• Ability to teach in English.

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

• A cover letter outlining their specialisation and relevant experience, together with a statement describing previous/current research and future plans.
• A full Curriculum Vitae (CV), including a complete list of publications.
• A brief teaching statement, up to two pages, describing their teaching methods.
• The names, positions, and contact details of two referees.

Application deadline:  23rd July, 2026

For further information regarding the application procedure, please contact Ms Irene Koliandri (Email: [email protected], Tel.: +357 22 841533).

For further information on academic matters, please contact Prof. Soulla Louca, Head of the Department of Digital Innovation at the University of Nicosia.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the European Union or the European Economic Area.

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 has an outstanding academic reputation and a global perspective, as evidenced by its strong international rankings. Indicatively, in the 2026 edition of the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, UNIC maintained its position among the top 501–600 universities globally for the fourth consecutive year.

The University strives to cultivate an academically stimulating, student-centred environment that promotes active self-learning and imparts lifelong learning skills and competences through smaller-than-average class sizes, a wide range of laboratories, and innovative teaching methods.