Current Vacancies | University of Kurdistan Hewlêr

Administration Vacancies


Vacancy Available:    One
Division:   Information Technology Administration
Job Family:    Administration
Type of Contract:    Full-time
Hours of Work:    40/Week (Normally 08:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Sunday – Thursday)
Place of Work:    University of Kurdistan Hewlêr
Reporting To:    Director
Appointment Duration:    One Year
Probation Period:    Three Months
Application Deadline:    Application is open until the position is filled
JD Version:    210218

In this role, the post-holder will provide maintenance of the computer desktop environment by analysing requirements, resolving problems, installing hardware and software solutions, and supporting the internal IT Helpdesk. The IT Help Desk Associate will be responsible for administration and internal support of the PCs, printers, projectors, network system, and related equipment. Tasks include providing technical assistance and support related to computer systems, network connectivities, hardware, or software. Responds to queries, runs diagnostic programs, isolates problem, and determines and implements solutions.

Academic Vacancies


Vacancy Available:    One
School/Department:   SMS
Job Family:    Academic
Type of Contract:    FTE
Hours of Work:    40 Hours/Week (Normally 08:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Sunday –Thursday)
Place of Work:    University of Kurdistan Hewlêr/Academic Hospital
Reporting To:    Vice Chancellor
Appointment Duration:    Initially for 3 Years (subject to renewal depending on needs, performance and mutual agreement)
Probation Period:    Twelve Months
Application Deadline:    Application is open until the position is filled
JD Version:    010818

The Dean is a member of the University Executive Management Board, led by the Vice Chancellor, and will coordinate the administration of academic programmes offered within the School of Medical Sciences at the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr, in a manner that facilitates and maintains the highest standards of education for students in accordance with the mission, core values, and goals of the University.

Vacancy Available:    Two
School/Department:   English Language
Job Family:    Academic
Type of Contract:    FTE 1.0
Hours of Work:    40 Hours/Week (Normally 08:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Sunday – Thursday)
Place of Work:    University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (Erbil)
Reporting To:    Chair
Appointment Duration:    3 Years
Probation Period:    12 Months
Application Deadline:    Application is open until the position is filled
JD Version:    130618-1

The English Language Department is making significant investment in new academic positions to support its strategic development within the next five years to enable the Department to be a key player in English Language and Literature, nationally, and internationally.The position holder will contribute to the success and the growth of the Department, especially in the areas of specialisation.

Vacancy Available:    One
School/Department:   SMS
Job Family:    Academic
Type of Contract:    FTE 1.0
Hours of Work:    40 Hours/Week (Normally 08:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Sunday – Thursday)
Place of Work:    University of Kurdistan Hewlêr – School of Medical Sciences
Reporting To:    Dean
Appointment Duration:    3 Years
Probation Period:    6 Months
Application Deadline:    Application is open until the position is filled
JD Version:    220518-4

The School of Medical Sciences (SMS) is making significant investment in new academic positions to support its strategic development within the next five years to enable the School to be a key player in Medical Sciences both nationally and internationally. The School of Medical Sciences will be a model for excellence and innovation in medical education.The Manager of Clinical Simulation Laboratory will innovate and coordinate existing simulation activities to deliver and evaluate simulation-based learning across the curricula of SMS.

Vacancy Available:    One
School/Department:   SMS
Job Family:    Academic
Type of Contract:    FTE 1.0
Hours of Work:    40 Hours/Week (Normally 08:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Sunday – Thursday)
Place of Work:    University of Kurdistan Hewlêr – School of Medical Sciences
Reporting To:    Dean
Appointment Duration:    2 Years
Probation Period:    6 Months
Application Deadline:    Application is open until the position is filled
JD Version:    220518-2

The School of Medical Sciences (SMS) is making significant investment in new academic positions to support its strategic development within the next five years to enable the School to be a key player in Medical Sciences both nationally and internationally. The School of Medical Sciences will be a model for excellence and innovation in medical education.The Instructor/Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor in Healthcare Administration will contribute to the success and growth of the School, especially in the areas of specialisation.

Vacancy Available:    One
School/Department:   SSS
Job Family:    Academic
Type of Contract:    FTE
Hours of Work:    40 hours per week
Place of Work:    University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) - School of Social Sciences (SSS)
Reporting To:    Dean of SSS (Dr. Anwar Anaid)
Appointment Duration:    3 Years
Probation Period:    12 Months
Application Deadline:    End of August 2018
JD Version:    050718

The successful candidate will work as part of a team with the Principal Investigator, the two Co-Investigators, the London Postdoctoral Research Associate, and the two Project Administrators. He/she will be based in the Faculty of Social Sciences at UKH but may also be expected to work elsewhere in Iraq or the Middle East and/or for short periods of time, several times a year.

Vacancy Available:    Three
School/Department:   Politics and International Relations
Job Family:    Academic
Type of Contract:    FTE 1.0
Hours of Work:    40 Hours/Week (Normally 08:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Sunday – Thursday)
Place of Work:    University of Kurdistan Hewlêr
Reporting To:    Chair
Appointment Duration:    3 Years
Probation Period:    12 Months
Application Deadline:    Application is open until the position is filled
JD Version:    250418-2

The Politics and International Relations (PIR) Department is making significant investment in new academic positions to support its strategic development within the next five years to enable the Department to be a key player in Politics and International Relations, nationally, and internationally.The position holder will contribute to the success and the growth of the Department, especially in the areas of specialisation.

Vacancy Available:    One
School/Department:   Civil Engineering
Job Family:    Academic
Type of Contract:    FTE 1.0
Hours of Work:    40 Hours/Week (Normally 08:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Sunday – Thursday)
Place of Work:    University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (Erbil)
Reporting To:    Chair
Appointment Duration:    3 Years
Probation Period:    12 Months
Application Deadline:    Application is open until the position is filled
JD Version:    250418-1

The University of Kurdistan Hewlêr’s School of Science and Engineering is making significant investments in new academic positions to support its strategic development within the next five years to enable the School and its newly, formed Department of Civil Engineering to be a key player in the field, both nationally and internationally. We are seeking inspirational academics to join our team.  These individuals should be able to contribute to the success and growth of our department.  Applicants should have an earned doctorate in one of the following areas: Structural Dynamics, Steel Structures, Concrete Structures, or in an area related to Structural Materials or Structural Mechanics.  Ideal candidates should have expertise in the development of new structural systems through large-scale laboratory experimentation; structural applications of new and non-traditional materials; rapidly deployable and reconfigurable structures; structural fuses with large deformation tolerance; new structural designs for improved blast and impact resistance; and use of self-sensing materials for immediate and long-term assessment of structural condition. This opening will be a good opportunity to join a strong team of academics committed to enhancing the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr.  The selected individual will be a key provider in Higher Education in his/her area of specialisation and be a contributor to international collaboration. 

Vacancy Available:    One
School/Department:   Business and Management
Job Family:    Academic
Type of Contract:    Full-time
Hours of Work:    40/Week (Normally 08:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Sunday – Thursday)
Place of Work:    University of Kurdistan Hewlêr
Reporting To:    Chair
Appointment Duration:    3 Years
Probation Period:    12 Months
Application Deadline:    Application is open until the position is filled
JD Version:    180218-1

The University of Kurdistan Hewlêr is a leading University in the Kurdistan Region – Iraq and we are at an exciting stage in our development. The Kurdistan Business School (KBS) and the Business and Management Department are making a significant investment in new academic positions to support their strategic development over the next five years and to help further position the School and the Department locally, nationally and internationally.

Vacancy Available:    One
School/Department:   SSE
Job Family:    Academic
Type of Contract:    FTE 1.0
Hours of Work:    40 Hours/Week (Normally 08:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Sunday – Thursday)
Place of Work:    University of Kurdistan Hewlêr
Reporting To:    Vice Chancellor
Appointment Duration:    Initially for 3 Years (subject to renewal depending on needs, performance and mutual agreement)
Probation Period:    12 Months
Application Deadline:    Application is open until the position is filled
JD Version:    150218

The University of Kurdistan Hewlêr is a leading and modern University in the Kurdistan Region – Iraq and at an exciting stage in its development. The School of Science and Engineering (SSE) is making significant investment in new academic positions to support its strategic development within the next five years to enable the University and the School to be a key player in Science and Engineering locally, nationally and internationally.   The Dean is a member of the University Executive Management Board, led by the Vice Chancellor, and will coordinate the administration of academic programmes offered within the School of Science and Engineering at the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr, in a manner that facilitates and maintains the highest standards of education for students in accordance with the mission, core values, and goals of the University.

Vacancy Available:    One
School/Department:   Civil Engineering
Job Family:    Academic
Type of Contract:    FTE 1.0
Hours of Work:    40 Hours/Week (Normally 08:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Sunday – Thursday)
Place of Work:    University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (Erbil)
Reporting To:    Chair
Appointment Duration:    3 Years
Probation Period:    12 Months
Application Deadline:    Application is open until the position is filled
JD Version:    111217-1

The University of Kurdistan’s School of Science and Engineering is making significant investments in new academic positions to support its strategic development within the next five years to enable the School and its newly formed Civil Engineering Department to be a key player in the field, both nationally and internationally.We are seeking inspirational academics to join our team. These individuals should be able to contribute to the success and growth of our department. It is anticipated upon the candidates to have experience with the employment of typical soil and rock laboratory equipment such as direct shear testing machine, triaxial testing and uniaxial compression strength machines for soil and rock samples.This opening will be a good opportunity to join a strong team of academics committed to enhancing the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr. The selected individual will be a key provider in Higher Education in his/her areas of specialization and be a contributor to international collaboration.

Vacancy Available:    One
School/Department:   Business and Management
Job Family:    Academic
Type of Contract:    FTE 1.0
Hours of Work:    40 Hours/Week (Normally 08:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Sunday – Thursday)
Place of Work:    University of Kurdistan Hewlêr
Reporting To:    Chair
Appointment Duration:    3 Years
Probation Period:    12 Months
Application Deadline:    Application is open until the position is filled
JD Version:    160717-1

The Business and Management Sciences (BMS) Department is making significant investment in new academic positions to support its strategic development within the next five years to enable the School and the Department to be a key player in Business Education, nationally, and internationally.The Lecturer/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor in Marketing will contribute to the success and the growth of the School and the Department, especially in the areas of specialisation.

Vacancy Available:    One
School/Department:   Business and Management
Job Family:    Academic
Type of Contract:    FTE 1.0
Hours of Work:    40 Hours/Week (Normally 08:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Sunday – Thursday)
Place of Work:    University of Kurdistan Hewlêr
Reporting To:    Chair
Appointment Duration:    3 Years
Probation Period:    12 Months
Application Deadline:    Application is open until the position is filled
JD Version:    160717

The Business and Management Sciences (BMS) Department is making significant investment in new academic positions to support its strategic development within the next five years to enable the School and the Department to be a key player in Business Education, nationally, and internationally.The Lecturer/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor in Banking and Finance will contribute to the success and the growth of the School and the Department, especially in the areas of specialisation.

Vacancy Available:    One
School/Department:   Natural Resources Engineering & Management
Job Family:    Academic
Type of Contract:    FTE 1.0
Hours of Work:    40 Hours/Week (Normally 08:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Sunday – Thursday)
Place of Work:    University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (Erbil)
Reporting To:    Chair
Appointment Duration:    3 Years
Probation Period:    12 Months
Application Deadline:    Application is open until the position is filled
JD Version:    050717-1

The University of Kurdistan Hewlêr’s School of Science and Engineering is making significant investments in new academic positions to support its strategic development within the next five years to enable the School and its Department of Natural Resources Engineering and Management to be a key player in the field, both nationally and internationally.We are seeking inspirational academics to join our team. These individuals should be able to contribute to the success and growth of our Department. In particular, we would welcome interested candidates with expertise in surface mine design, underground mine design, mine transport and handling, mine ventilation, mineral processing, mine valuation/ore reserve estimation and tunnel engineering. Candidates with a minor in geological engineering and/or mineral economics are encouraged to apply.This opening will be a good opportunity to join a strong team of academics committed to enhancing the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr. The selected individual will be a key provider in Higher Education in his/her area of specialisation and be a contributor to international collaboration.

Vacancy Available:    One
School/Department:   Natural Resources Engineering & Management
Job Family:    Academic
Type of Contract:    FTE 1.0
Hours of Work:    40 Hours/Week (Normally 08:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Sunday – Thursday)
Place of Work:    University of Kurdistan Hewlêr
Reporting To:    Chair
Appointment Duration:    Three Years (subject to renewal depending on needs and performance)
Probation Period:    12 Months
Application Deadline:    Application is open until the position is filled
JD Version:    060617

The Department of Natural Resources Engineering and Management (NREM) is making significant investment in new academic positions to support its strategic development within the next five years to enable the department to be a key player in Natural Resources Engineering and Management locally, nationally, and internationally.The Assistant Professor in Reservoir Simulation will contribute to the success and the growth of the department, especially in the areas of specialisation.

Vacancy Available:    One
School/Department:   Natural Resources Engineering & Management
Job Family:    Academic
Type of Contract:    FTE 1.0
Hours of Work:    40 Hours/Week (Normally 08:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Sunday – Thursday)
Place of Work:    University of Kurdistan Hewlêr
Reporting To:    Chair
Appointment Duration:    Three Years (subject to renewal depending on needs and performance)
Probation Period:    12 Months
Application Deadline:    Application is open until the position is filled
JD Version:    060617-3

The Department of Natural Resources Engineering and Management (NREM) is making significant investment in new academic positions to support its strategic development within the next five years to enable the department to be a key player in Natural Resources Engineering and Management locally, nationally, and internationally.The Assistant Professor in Water Resources Engineering will contribute to the success and the growth of the department, especially in the areas of specialisation.

Vacancy Available:    One
School/Department:   Civil Engineering
Job Family:    Academic
Type of Contract:    FTE 1.0
Hours of Work:    40 Hours/Week (Normally 08:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Sunday – Thursday)
Place of Work:    University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (Erbil)
Reporting To:    Chair
Appointment Duration:    3 Years
Probation Period:    12 Months
Application Deadline:    Application is open until the position is filled
JD Version:    250418

The University of Kurdistan Hewlêr’s School of Science and Engineering is making significant investments in new academic positions to support its strategic development within the next five years to enable the School and its newly, formed Department of Civil Engineering to be a key player in the field, both nationally and internationally.   We are seeking inspirational academics to join our team.  These individuals should be able to contribute to the success and growth of our department.  An ideal candidate will possess research and teaching interests in roadway transportation systems analysis, planning, and management to address critical infrastructure challenges faced by areas around the world experiencing population growth, maturing transportation systems, and other urbanization impacts. Targeted areas of interest within transportation engineering include, but are not limited to, the following: highway and traffic operations, intelligent transportation systems, big data analytics, connected and autonomous vehicles, geometric design, sustainable transportation systems, infrastructure engineering and management, adaptive traffic signals' control and technologies, and transportation economics and policies.   This opening will be a good opportunity to join a strong team of academics committed to enhancing the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr.  The selected individual will be a key provider in Higher Education in his/her area of specialisation and be a contributor to international collaboration. 

Vacancy Available:    One
School/Department:   Medicine
Job Family:    Academic
Type of Contract:    FTE 1.0
Hours of Work:    40 Hours/Week (Normally 08:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Sunday – Thursday)
Place of Work:    University of Kurdistan Hewlêr
Reporting To:    Dean
Appointment Duration:    Three Years
Probation Period:    12 Months
Application Deadline:    Application is open until the position is filled
JD Version:    210217-3

The University of Kurdistan Hewlêr is a leading modern University in the Kurdistan region – Iraq and we are at an exciting stage in our development. The School of Medical Sciences (SMS) is making a significant investment in new academic posts to support its strategic development over the next five years and to help further position the School as a key player locally, nationally and internationally.We are seeking an inspirational staff to join our team and to contribute to the success and growth of the School. In particular, we would welcome interested candidates who can contribute as a Teaching Assistant in Medical Laboratories.

Vacancy Available:    One
School/Department:   Medicine
Job Family:    Academic
Type of Contract:    FTE 1.0
Hours of Work:    40 Hours/Week (Normally 08:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Sunday – Thursday)
Place of Work:    University of Kurdistan Hewlêr
Reporting To:    Dean
Appointment Duration:    3 Years
Probation Period:    12 Months
Application Deadline:    Application is open until the position is filled
JD Version:    210217-2

The School of Medical Sciences (SMS) is making a significant investment in new academic positions to support its strategic development within the next five years to enable the School to be a key player in Medical Sciences, nationally, and internationally.The Lecturer/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor in Biochemistry will contribute to the success and the growth of the School, especially in the areas of specialisation. 

Vacancy Available:    One
School/Department:   Business and Management
Job Family:    Academic
Type of Contract:    FTE 1.0
Hours of Work:    40 Hours/Week (Normally 08:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Sunday – Thursday)
Place of Work:    University of Kurdistan Hewlêr
Reporting To:    Chair
Appointment Duration:    3 Years
Probation Period:    12 Months
Application Deadline:    Application is open until the position is filled
JD Version:    180218

The University of Kurdistan Hewlêr is a leading University in the Kurdistan Region – Iraq and we are at an exciting stage in our development. The Kurdistan Business School (KBS) and the Business and Management Department are making a significant investment in new academic positions to support their strategic development over the next five years and to help further position the School and the Department locally, nationally and internationally.

Vacancy Available:    One
School/Department:   Medicine
Job Family:    Academic
Type of Contract:    FTE 1.0
Hours of Work:    40 Hours/Week (Normally 08:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Sunday – Thursday)
Place of Work:    University of Kurdistan Hewlêr
Reporting To:    Dean
Appointment Duration:    3 Years
Probation Period:    12 Months
Application Deadline:    Application is open until the position is filled
JD Version:    170117-2

The School of Medical Sciences (SMS) is making a significant investment in new academic positions to support its strategic development within the next five years to enable the School to be a key player in Medical Sciences, nationally, and internationally. The Lecturer/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor in Respiratory Medicine will contribute to the success and the growth of the School, especially in the areas of specialisation.

Vacancy Available:    One
School/Department:   Medicine
Job Family:    Academic
Type of Contract:    FTE 1.0
Hours of Work:    40 Hours/Week (Normally 08:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Sunday – Thursday)
Place of Work:    University of Kurdistan Hewlêr
Reporting To:    Dean
Appointment Duration:    3 Years
Probation Period:    12 Months
Application Deadline:    Application is open until the position is filled
JD Version:    170117-4

The School of Medical Sciences (SMS) is making a significant investment in new academic positions to support its strategic development within the next five years to enable the School to be a key player in Medical Sciences, nationally, and internationally. The Lecturer/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor in Internal Medicine will contribute to the success and the growth of the School, especially in the areas of specialisation.

Vacancy Available:    One
School/Department:   Medicine
Job Family:    Academic
Type of Contract:    FTE 1.0
Hours of Work:    40 Hours/Week (Normally 08:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Sunday – Thursday)
Place of Work:    University of Kurdistan Hewlêr
Reporting To:    Dean
Appointment Duration:    3 Years
Probation Period:    12 Months
Application Deadline:    Application is open until the position is filled
JD Version:    170117-5

The School of Medical Sciences (SMS) is making a significant investment in new academic positions to support its strategic development within the next five years to enable the School to be a key player in Medical Sciences, nationally, and internationally. The Lecturer/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor in Physiology will contribute to the success and the growth of the School, especially in the areas of specialisation.

Vacancy Available:    One
School/Department:   Medicine
Job Family:    Academic
Type of Contract:    FTE 1.0
Hours of Work:    40 Hours/Week (Normally 08:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Sunday – Thursday)
Place of Work:    University of Kurdistan Hewlêr
Reporting To:    Dean
Appointment Duration:    3 Years
Probation Period:    12 Months
Application Deadline:    Application is open until the position is filled
JD Version:    170117-8

The School of Medical Sciences (SMS) is making a significant investment in new academic positions to support its strategic development within the next five years to enable the School to be a key player in Medical Sciences, nationally, and internationally. The Lecturer/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor in Paediatrics will contribute to the success and the growth of the School, especially in the areas of specialisation.

Vacancy Available:    One
School/Department:   Medicine
Job Family:    Academic
Type of Contract:    FTE 1.0
Hours of Work:    40 Hours/Week (Normally 08:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Sunday – Thursday)
Place of Work:    University of Kurdistan Hewlêr
Reporting To:    Dean
Appointment Duration:    3 Years
Probation Period:    12 Months
Application Deadline:    Application is open until the position is filled
JD Version:    170117-11

The School of Medical Sciences (SMS) is making a significant investment in new academic positions to support its strategic development within the next five years to enable the School to be a key player in Medical Sciences, nationally, and internationally. The Lecturer/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor in General Surgery will contribute to the success and the growth of the School, especially in the areas of specialisation.

Vacancy Available:    One
School/Department:   Medicine
Job Family:    Academic
Type of Contract:    FTE 1.0
Hours of Work:    40 Hours/Week (Normally 08:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Sunday – Thursday)
Place of Work:    University of Kurdistan Hewlêr
Reporting To:    Dean
Appointment Duration:    3 Years
Probation Period:    12 Months
Application Deadline:    Application is open until the position is filled
JD Version:    170117-12

The School of Medical Sciences (SMS) is making a significant investment in new academic positions to support its strategic development within the next five years to enable the School to be a key player in Medical Sciences, nationally, and internationally. The Lecturer/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor in Cardiology will contribute to the success and the growth of the School, especially in the areas of specialisation.

Vacancy Available:    Two
School/Department:   Natural Resources Engineering & Management
Job Family:    Academic
Type of Contract:    FTE 1.0
Hours of Work:    40 Hours/Week (Normally 08:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Sunday to Thursday)
Place of Work:    University of Kurdistan Hewlêr
Reporting To:    Chair
Appointment Duration:    Three Years
Probation Period:    12 Months
Application Deadline:    Application is open until the position is filled
JD Version:    171116-1

The Natural Resources Engineering and Management (NREM) Department is making significant investment in new academic positions to support its strategic development within the next five years to enable the School and the Department to be a key player in Natural Resources Engineering and Management, nationally, and internationally.
The Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Mathematics will contribute to the success and the growth of the Department, especially in the areas of specialisation.

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