Posted Date: 24/09/2025

The Department of Psychology at AUCY is seeking passionate and dynamic psychologists to contribute to teaching, research, and service across the discipline of psychology, in any of the following areas: Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Biological Psychology, Research Methods (Quantitative, Qualitative or both), Clinical Psychology, and Cyberpsychology.

Please send your curriculum vitae (CV) and a cover letter describing your teaching and industry experience by email to [email protected].

Please contact the Human Resources Department for any questions you may have.

Contract Type: Part-Time
Location: American University of Cyprus, Larnaca, Cyprus

Responsibilities:

Teaching and Learning

• Design, deliver, and assess undergraduate modules in psychology.
• Contribute to curriculum development and innovation across the programme.
• Supervise undergraduate research projects.
• Incorporate contemporary pedagogical approaches, including digital and experiential learning.
• Ensure teaching reflects current developments in psychological science and professional practice.

Research and Scholarship

• Develop and sustain a programme of high-quality research in psychology.
• Pursue external funding opportunities (individual or collaborative grants).
• Publish in leading peer-reviewed journals and disseminate research at national and international conferences.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary and applied research aligned with departmental priorities.
• Contribute to outreach, engagement, and knowledge exchange activities.

Qualifications:

• A PhD in Psychology in at least one of the aforementioned fields of psychology
• Evidence of teaching competence across core areas of psychology.
• A developing (Lecturer/assistant Professor) or established (Associate Professor/Professor) track record of research outputs in peer-reviewed journals.
• Familiarity with ethical standards and professional guidelines in psychological teaching and research.
• Excellent oral and written command of English