Lecturer in Informatics

 

  Lecturer in Informatics

The Information Sciences School announces one academic position in the rank of Lecturer in Informatics (area of Semantic Web) In an increasingly competitive environment, the School of Information Sciences is dedicated to the academic excellence through teaching and research in Informatics, namely Computer Science, Signal and Image processing, Computer networks, and Telecommunications. The School is developing considerable strengths in the area of Informatics and is embarking to offer initially a Bachelor of Science in Applied Informatics and a Master in Information Systems. This initial choice reflects the NUP desire to develop interdisciplinary courses and exploit gracefully the existing knowhow and excellence in Information Sciences. The School aspires to extend the range of taught Informatics programmes at graduate and undergraduate level and to launch a Doctoral Programme in Informatics. The programme in Information Systems will complement the existing programmes and it will help to build the research capability of the school by attracting academics of international standing with a long experience both in teaching and in research acquired at universities in Europe, UK and Greece. For the post of Lecturer, candidates should have earned a Doctorate (Ph.D.) from an accredited university in the field of Computer Science, Informatics or in a related field. Additional desirable qualifications include the candidate's academic experience, research record and scientific contribution and experience in the development and delivery of high quality undergraduate and postgraduate curricula.  curricula.   Preference will be given to candidates with original research in the discipline area of Semantic Web including related research in the fields of Linked Data, Semantic Web languages and technologies, Machine Learning, and Bayesian inference techniques and analysis. An internationally competitive remuneration package is offered according to qualifications and experience. For an application pack  click here, here, tel: +357 26843300, or email:  email:  [email protected] [email protected]    All applications should be addressed to Ms Demetria Sofroniou by electronic mail. Applications should include a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae.

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CLOSING DATE: 24  August, 2015 

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  JOB DECSRIPTION

Lecturer in Informatics (area of Semantic Web) Job Title: Lecturer Department/School: Information Sciences School Contacts Internal: Academic colleagues and administrative staff in the Department, School and University. pro fessional bodies External: Academic community in Business related issues and professional Major Duties:   To teach undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses offered of fered by the Department   To teach on associated programmes offered by the School.   To be actively involved in research, that will result in publication in highly-rated 

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 journals. To participate in R&D projects funded by the EU/local institutions. To develop the course material as needed. To undertake administrative duties as assigned by the Head of Department. To represent the Department at seminars and conferences. To promote the image of the School in the wider academic and business communities. To supervise and guide research students. To enchase teaching innovation and contribute new research ideas.

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  PERSONAL SPECIFICATION ATTRIBUTES

Informatics

Lecturer 

Essential/ Desirable  PhD in Informatics/Computer Science

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Previous university lecturing and teaching experience

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Ability to teach the programmes in both Greek and English Ability to teach across a range of programmes, with evidence of teaching excellence Actively involved in research, with publications in journals Ability to contribute to the Research strategy of the department Be able to work in cooperation with colleagues and undertake appropriate administrative and managerial duties Willingness to relocate and associate with the local

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community Ability to contribute towards towards the department’s teaching teaching and research plans Willingness for continuous personal and academic development Actively demonstrate leadership skills Ability to adapt to change and be prepared to undertake a wide variety of responsibilities

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