SPECIAL SCIENTIST POSITIONS

The Department of English Studies at the University of Cyprus invites applications for one (1) Special Scientist position in Translation for the Spring Semester 2026/27, pending final approval and funding by the University authorities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The successful candidate will be required to teach one (1) elective course in a field of specialized translation to third- and fourth-year undergraduate students in two weekly sessions (three hours per week).

EMPLOYMENT TERMS Remuneration is 68 euro (gross) per teaching hour for PhD holders and 40 euro (gross) per teaching hour for MA holders. Teaching duties start January 18 and end no later than May 2. The paid employment is for 15 weeks throughout the Spring semester 2026-27. Payment is made as follows: €68 or €40 per hour Χ 3 teaching hours X 15 weeks for the Spring Semester. Contributions to the various governmental funds will be deducted from the monthly gross earnings.

QUALIFICATIONS Candidates must hold at least an MA in Translation Studies and have excellent command of both English and Greek. Experience in teaching translation courses (both theoretical and practical) will be an asset.

In case they are selected, candidates from outside the European Union have the responsibility to obtain a visa (if required) and the necessary work permit for their employment in Cyprus in a timely manner, prior to the beginning of their contact and the assumption of their teaching duties.

Applicants need not be citizens of the Republic of Cyprus. Applicants should however ensure, before applying, that in case they are selected they will be residing in Cyprus on a full-time basis during the employment period; submission of application implies acceptance of this condition. Acceptance of this term must be also explicitly stated in the letter of application.

The employment of persons who have reached the age of 65 years old, at the commencement date of employment, is prohibited.

APPLICATION Applicants must submit:
• A letter of application, stating their interest in the position
• Curriculum Vitae, with full contact details
• Copies of degrees and transcripts. The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit certified copies from the Ministry of Education of Cyprus (if degrees were acquired in Cyprus) or from the respective institution abroad
• Recent Evaluations, if available
• An outline of a suggested elective course

In case an applicant is employed in the public or wider public sector of the Republic of Cyprus, they must ―prior to signing their Special Scientist contract― obtain permission to work at the University from the appropriate Department/Ministry or wider public sector authority.

Applications must be sent electronically to Assistant Professor Vasso Giannakopoulou, Coordinator of the Translation Section, at the following email address: [email protected]

The deadline for receiving applications is Friday, 13th November 2026. Incomplete applications or applications sent after the deadline will not be considered.

For more details and other information, interested individuals may contact Dr. Giannakopoulou at the above email address.

At least the best three candidates per position that satisfy the required qualifications, will be interviewed by an at least three-member committee.

Candidates shall be informed of the result of their application by the relevant entity.

The University of Cyprus shall collect and process your personal data according to the provisions of the General Regulation on Personal Data 2016/679 (EU).

The University of Cyprus (UCY) is committed to promoting inclusivity, diversity, and equality, as well as the elimination of all forms of discrimination in order to provide a fair, safe, and pleasant environment for the entire university community, where students and staff members will feel supported both in their professional and personal development, within and beyond their multiple identities. To this end, UCY seeks to create the necessary conditions that will encourage and respect diversity and ensure dignity both in the workplace and society at large. Moreover, UCY has adopted specific policies to promote equal opportunities, as well as respect and understanding of diversity, while it is committed to promoting and maintaining a working, teaching, and learning environment, free from any form of discrimination, whether direct or indirect.