Position Description

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 at its School of Life and Health Sciences for the following fields to support the MPharm programme:

• Pharmaceutical Analysis & Quality Control (Assistant Professor)
• Medicinal Chemistry (Assistant Professor)
• Pharmacology/Clinical Pharmacology (Assistant Professor)
• Molecular Pharmacology (Professor or Associate Professor)
• Pharmacognosy (Assistant Professor)

Successful candidates will contribute to teaching, research, and service in this area, supporting the development of future pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists. 

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

         The successful candidate will:

• Design and deliver lectures, laboratory sessions and
• Develop laboratory classes that train students in practical skills,
• Participate in OSCEs and other competence-based assessments, where appropriate.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the pharmacy curriculum.
• Supervise undergraduate research projects and, over time, MSc/PhD students in relevant areas.

• Support the University’s priority research goals focusing on AI-driven, personalised, and longevity-oriented healthcare and participate in cross-disciplinary collaborations that integrate pharmaceutical sciences with AI, data analytics, and healthcare innovation.
• Seek national and international funding (e.g. Horizon Europe, national agencies, industrial contracts).
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present research at scientific conferences.

• Engage with industry, regulatory bodies and professional organisations to foster partnerships, placements and collaborative projects.
• Contribute to quality assurance, accreditation processes and academic administration of the programme.
• Contribute to module coordination, curriculum design and programme evaluation.
• Participate in relevant School and University committees.
• Support student advising, mentoring and outreach activities at UNIC

Qualifications:

• All candidates must hold a PhD in their respective field
• Evidence of high-level teaching and scholarly work
• Demonstrated expertise in the respective field, evidenced by οriginal publications in international refereed journals, books and conference proceedings.
• First degree in Pharmacy or a related discipline is highly desirable
• Evidence of research activity, including participation in projects, grants or industry collaborations.

• Strong commitment to student-centred learning and competence-based education.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary and international team.
• Ability to teach in Greek and in English.
• Motivation to contribute to the growth phase of UNIC Athens.

Experience:

For the Senior Faculty (Professor or Associate Professor) position in Molecular Pharmacology, candidates must demonstrate at least seven years of autonomous higher education teaching experience and/or research activity following award of the doctorate; for all other positions, a minimum of three years of such experience is required.

Application Procedure:

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

1. Cover letter outlining their motivation and fit with the position (including teaching and research vision in pharmaceutical analysis & quality control). Please indicate relevant field of interest.
2. Curriculum Vitae, including a complete list of publications.
3. Teaching portfolio, including a brief statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching experience.
4. Research statement (2–3 pages), describing past achievements and future plans, highlighting alignment with pharmaceutical analysis/quality control and the UNIC EVOLVE framework.
5. Names and contact details of two referees.

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

About the University of Nicosia (www.unic.ac.cy):

The Department of Health Sciences offers nine accredited health-related study programmes under one umbrella. Specifically, it provides three undergraduate programmes in Pharmacy (Integrated Master, 5 years, 300 ECTS), Bachelor Degrees in Physiotherapy and Nursing, three Master’s programmes (MSc in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, MSc in Drug Regulatory Affairs, and MSc in Applied Clinical Practice in the Community Pharmacy); and three Doctoral programmes (PhD in Physiotherapy, PhD in Nursing, and PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences).

Guided by a vision to position the Department at the forefront of global healthcare education, research and service, its mission is to empower, engage and educate healthcare professionals, scientists and researchers who will lead their fields, respond to evolving healthcare needs, and contribute to the health and well-being of people and communities. The Department undertakes research that is relevant to the needs of the health sector, is socially responsive to the needs of society.

At UNIC Athens, the Department of Health Sciences, in its initial stage of establishment, currently offers the Pharmacy (Integrated Master, 5 years, 300 ECTS) programme, with plans for further programme expansion. Faculty members play a key role in advancing the Department’s research agenda and educational innovation, contributing to a growing body of scholarly work and high-impact collaborations in the health sciences.