Cyprus University of Technology - Department of Sustainable Development
Location: Larnaca - Cyprus
Salary: €50,148 to €65,981 or £43,618.53 to £57,390.01 (converted salary*) starting salary
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 9th March 2026
Closes: 8th May 2026
CYPRUS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY - ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACADEMIC POSITION
Applications are invited from candidates who possess the necessary qualifications in order to fill the following academic position at the Cyprus University of Technology:
DEPARTMENT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Faculty of Marine Sciences, Technology and Sustainable Development
- One (1) position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Lecturer in the specialization: “Sustainable Urban Development”.
It is noted that the elected candidate will be situated in Larnaca and/or any other district in the Republic of Cyprus.
Applicants for all academic positions should have a doctorate degree from a recognized University. The university reserves the right to request recognition of the doctorate degree from the Cyprus Council for the Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications (K.Y.S.A.T.S). The minimum qualifications that are required for each academic position, including publications and academic experience, are detailed on the University’s webpage: https://www.cut.ac.cy/university/administration/administrative-services/hr/jobs/staff-categories/academic-staff-qualifications/?languageId=1
The candidates will be assessed only for the rank or the ranks for which they have applied in the e-Recruiting Platform.
Citizenship of the Republic of Cyprus is not required.
It is noted that, according to the Cyprus University of Technology Budget Law 2023 (article 18), academic or other teaching staff are obliged to have a permanent stay in the Republic of Cyprus for the duration of their employment at the Cyprus University of Technology and the University will proceed to payment of their remuneration provided that the above obligation is fulfilled.
According to the Cyprus University of Technology Law, the language of instruction at the University is either Greek or Turkish. For the current position, good knowledge of the Greek language is required; evidence is provided in the relevant circular by the Public Service Commission, or B2 Level according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
In case an elected candidate does not have a good knowledge of Greek language based on the criteria set above, it is his/her obligation upon his/her election to achieve it within three years time, with the commitment of the relevant Academic Department.
The annual gross salary for each rank (including the 13th salary) upon election, based on legislation into effect, is:
| Rank | Scale | Minimum Starting Salary EUR* |
| Assistant Professor | (Scale Α13 – Α14) | A13/1: €65.981 |
| Lecturer | (Scale Α12 – Α13) | Α12/1: €50.148 (Reduced Admission Salary Scales based on Legislation) |
From the above earnings, employee contributions to Government Funds as well as Income Tax will be deducted, according to the legislation into effect.
*The University’s Council may approve additional increments on the starting salary upon election, having recognised previous experience in addition to that required by Law per rank and based on criteria. More information can be found at the Policy for additional/maximum increments per rank.
It is expected that the successful candidate will be available for the Fall Semester 2026 which begins on September 2026 or Spring Semester 2027 which begins on January 2027, unless otherwise agreed.
The applicants must upload their application (as separate PDF Files) in English, no later than Friday 5th of June 2026 (at 23:59 GMT+2),by clicking the Apply button above. Upon successful submission of the application, the applicant will receive an automated confirmation by email. For further information, you may contact the HR Department by e-mail at recruitment@cut.ac.cy at 357 25002954 or 357 25002134.