Teaching and Research Faculty position in Rheumatology

The University of Nicosia Medical School (UNIC Athens) invites applications from motivated clinical academics for a Teaching and Research Faculty position in Rheumatology, based in Athens, Greece. We seek colleagues who embrace student-centred learning, have an internationally visible record of high-quality research, and are committed to excellence in patient care.

We particularly welcome applicants whose work engages contemporary developments in precision medicine, digital health, and AI-informed biomedical research and medical education.

Applications are invited at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, based on the candidate’s experience and academic record.

Essential Qualifications

• Medical degree.
• Doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in Rheumatology or a relevant field.
• Specialty certification in Rheumatology (Board Certification or equivalent) and relevant clinical experience.
• Eligibility for full, unrestricted medical licensure in Greece, permitting independent practice of Rheumatology.
• Proven record of undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching relevant to the subject area.
• Research portfolio and publication record commensurate with the rank sought.
• Excellent command of Greek and English.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver, and regularly update content relevant to their specialty across the curriculum of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme, from pre-clinical courses to clinical rotations, as well as in postgraduate programmes. The successful candidate will be expected to engage students through innovative teaching methods, fostering critical thinking, clinical reasoning, professional values and ethical practice.
• Provide clinical education leadership, overseeing curriculum design and delivery, student assessment and continuous quality improvement, and provide mentorship to junior members of the clinical education team.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to students, including advising on research projects, theses, and career development.
• Conduct high-impact research in Rheumatology, securing external funding to establish and sustain these programmes.
• Disseminate findings through peer-reviewed publications and presentations at national and international conferences.
• Serve on Departmental and School committees and assist with strategic planning and development.
• Advance the School’s mission by leading community outreach initiatives, holding leadership roles in relevant professional societies, and building strategic partnerships with healthcare and regulatory organisations.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit the following documents in English:

1. Cover Letter: Clearly stating the field and academic rank, and the portal/platform where you found this vacancy.
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV): Including a full list of publications.
3. Research Statement (1 page): Outlining previous and current research, as well as future research objectives.
4. Teaching Statement (1 page): Describing your teaching philosophy and experience.
5. Reference Letters: Two letters of recommendation.

Note: Candidates must have the legal right to work in the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA).

Remuneration

An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered, determined by the successful candidate’s qualifications and professional experience.

How to Apply

Please submit your application to hr@med.unic.ac.cy. To ensure efficient processing, please use the following format for your subject line:

Faculty Position in [Field] – [Rank] – Ref: [F26RH01] – [Portal Name] – UNIC Athens

Important Information:

• Positions will remain open until filled.
• Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.