Adjunct Faculty in Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Department of Engineering of the University of Nicosia invites applications for 2 part‑time faculty positions in the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering, with a specialty in one or more of the following or related areas: microprocessors, microcontrollers, electrical and electronic circuits, telecommunications, and signal processing. The positions are for the Fall 2026 semester and may be renewed upon satisfactory performance.

Qualifications:
Candidates should have a doctoral degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering and, preferably, a good publications record. The candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and research excellence. Since the language of instruction is English, the candidate must be fluent in English. More specifically, the required qualifications are:

• A PhD in Computer or Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Evidence of effective teaching in English.
• Autonomy in developing and organizing the material to support students’ learning.

The following qualifications are highly desired and will be considered to the advantage of a candidate:

• Graduate level teaching experience in the fields of Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Professional experience in the same field.
• Strong evidence of potential for scholarly research.

Job description:
Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses with or without laboratory sessions. Some administrative work might be required.

Application procedure:
Applicants should submit the following items through the online recruitment system:

• Cover letter.
• Full Curriculum Vitae (CV), including a list of publications.
• Copies of their academic degrees (must be send to koliandri.i@unic.ac.y).

If an applicant is invited for an interview, they will need to prepare a demonstration lecture and a presentation of research interests.


Contacts:

• For further information regarding the position: Dr Stelios Neophytou, Associate Professor, Head of the Department and Computer Engineering programme coordinator, email: neophytou.s@unic.ac.cy, tel.: +357 22 842528.
• For information regarding the application procedure: Ms Irene Koliandri, tel.: +357 22 841533, email: koliandri.i@unic.ac.cy.

Department and programme
The Department of Engineering at the University of Nicosia offers degrees across major engineering disciplines, including 4‑year BSc programmes in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering. The Department is supported by internationally experienced faculty and fully equipped, high‑tech laboratories that promote hands‑on training and technical skills. Students benefit from small class sizes (fewer than 25 students), active research in areas such as broadband telecommunications, Internet of Things, and compressive sensing, and close ties with industry that create internship and collaboration opportunities.

Why Join Us
The Department combines high‑quality teaching with active applied research and close industry engagement. Our faculty maintain modern, well‑equipped laboratories supporting hands‑on instruction and student projects in microprocessors, embedded systems, telecommunications, and IoT. We offer a collegial environment with small class sizes, strong opportunities for student supervision and industry collaboration, and support for part‑time faculty including access to lab facilities, departmental teaching materials, and potential involvement in funded research projects. Part‑time positions may lead to continuing appointments depending on performance and departmental needs.