Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Management

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

Management

• This position involves a rigorous examination of contemporary management theories and practices, integrating organisational behaviour, decision-making, operations, leadership, performance measurement and other managerial functions aiming to prepare students for effective managerial and leadership roles across diverse, digitalized organisational contexts.

Leadership

• This position involves analytical exploration of leadership theory, development and practice, emphasising evidence-based approaches to influence, ethical decision-making, change management and the cultivation of adaptive leadership capabilities in complex environments.

Corporate Strategy

• This position involves advanced analysis of corporate-level strategy formulation and implementation, including competitive positioning, diversification, mergers and acquisitions, sustainability, ethical governance and strategic renewal to guide long-term value creation and stakeholder alignment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Faculty at the UNIC Athens 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:

Ideally minimum of 5 years of teaching experience in the Higher Education sector.

Application Procedure:

• 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 plans

Deadline for applications: May 31^st 2026

For further information regarding application procedure please contact Ms Irene Koliandri (Email: 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. 

About the University of Nicosia

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

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

About UNIC School of Business

The UNIC School of Business is an AACSB Accredited School and among the 6% of Business Schools worldwide meeting the highest standards in strategy, student success and thought leadership.

The UNIC School of Business stands at the forefront of business education, with UNIC ranked among the Top 176-200 universities globally, #40 in the European Union, and #1 in Cyprus and Greece for Business & Economics in the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject.

Aligned with its Mission, the School of Business boasts a range of innovative programmes that are indicative of the robust advancements in business and technology today, catering to mainstay areas such as Accounting, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Management, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Tourism and Hospitality Management, and extending into the emerging fields of Crypto-assets, Blockchain Technology, Metaverse, Sports Management, Energy Management and Business Sustainability.

A core strategic focus on continual improvement and adaptability ensures that UNIC School of Business graduates are well-equipped with essential theoretical knowledge and competencies needed in a dynamic global job market. This preparation positions them to take on leadership roles across a broad business spectrum.

Sustainability remains a fundamental value for the UNIC School of Business, which has been designated as the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) champion in Cyprus, Greece, and Southeastern Europe, highlighting its commitment to responsible management education.