Assistant or Associate Professor in Accounting or Finance

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 full time faculty appointments of the School of Business.

This call refers to faculty in the rank of Assistant Professors or Associate Professors who specialize in:

Accounting or Finance

The position involves a rigorous and analytical examination of accounting and financial principles, including financial reporting, financial accounting, managerial accounting, taxation and accounting information systems, financial management, corporate finance, investment analysis, risk management and governance. It integrates accounting and financial standards, quantitative methods and ethical frameworks to support informed decision‑making, transparency and sustainable value creation in contemporary organizational and financial environments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Faculty at the University of Nicosia are responsible for delivering high-quality, coordinated teaching and following university academic procedures. They must prepare course outlines that match approved syllabi, work with academic leaders on textbook selection, and use a range of assessment methods to monitor and support student progress. They are also expected to protect exam materials, invigilate exams, follow final examination regulations, keep accurate grade and attendance records, report excessive absences, retain assessed work as required, and submit an end-of-semester online portfolio.

In addition to teaching, faculty are expected to support students through advising hours, discussions of exam results, progress evaluation, and recommendation letters. They must also contribute to university life by attending meetings and participating in professional development. Professional conduct is a key expectation, including appropriate appearance, fair and unbiased treatment of students, avoiding political influence in teaching or assessment, and not participating in illegal organizations.

Qualifications:

• A Doctorate
• Evidence of potential for excellence in teaching, research, publications in international outlets and for a successful academic career.
• Ability to teach in Greek and/or English

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience in the Higher Education sector.

Application Procedure:

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

• A cover letter stating specialization and related experience
• 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 research plans

Deadline for applications: May 31st 2026

For further information regarding application procedure please contact Ms Irene Koliandri (koliandri.i@unic.ac.cy, Tel.: +357-22841533).

For further information regarding the program please contact Prof. Nikolaos Antonakakis at antonakakis.n@unic.ac.cy.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

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