Administration Vacancies


Vacancy Available:    One
Division:   Public Relations, Media and Communication
Job Family:    Administration
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:    Director
Appointment Duration:    2 Years
Probation Period:    3 Months
Application Deadline:    Application is open until the position is filled
JD Version:    290120-1

The Press Officer will mainly create consistently clear, accurate and compelling content for external and internal audiences in both English and Kurdish.

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:    One Month
Application Deadline:    Application is open until the position is filled
JD Version:    090519


Vacancy Available:    One
School/Department:   President's Office
Job Family:    Administration
Type of Contract:    FTE 1.0
Hours of Work:    40 Hours/Week (Normally 08:30 AM – 04:30 PM, Sunday – Thursday) - Some evening/weekend work may be required
Place of Work:    University of Kurdistan Hewlêr
Reporting To:    President
Appointment Duration:    3 Years (subject to renewal based on performance, need and mutual agreement)
Probation Period:    6 Months
Application Deadline:    Application is open until the position is filled
JD Version:    150120-1

The Executive Assistant to the Alumni Association should be a “UKH graduate”, and is responsible for providing primary administrative support to the Association Advisory Board members, as well as supporting Alumni Association events. Direct responsibilities include scheduling, organising, and coordinating meetings; handling confidential correspondence; and other significant support functions. Interacts with a wide range of staff, faculty, administration, students, alumni, and community leaders.

Vacancy Available:    One
School/Department:   SSS
Job Family:    Administration
Type of Contract:    PTE
Hours of Work:    3 Days A Week
Place of Work:    University of Kurdistan Hewlêr
Reporting To:    Director
Appointment Duration:    The post is funded until September 2021 in the first instance (pending approval of the required budget)
Probation Period:    6 Months
Application Deadline:    Application is open until the position is filled
JD Version:    071119

The Project The Nahrein Network: New Ancient History Research for Education in Iraq and its Neighbours aims to significantly develop the capacity of Middle Eastern universities, museums, archives and cultural heritage sites to foster cultural and economic growth in the region. It is funded by the United Kingdom Arts and Humanities Research Council as per approved budget. The core Network team is split over three sites: The Principal Investigator Professor Eleanor Robson, a Postdoctoral Research Associate and a part-time Administrator at University College London; Dr Anwar Anaid Co-Investigator and is the Director of CCHH Centre, Postdoctoral Research Associate a new Research Centre and a part-time Administrator at the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (Erbil); and Co-Investigator Dr. Paul Collins at the Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford.  

Academic Vacancies


Vacancy Available:    One
School/Department:   President's Office
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:    Chancellor
Appointment Duration:    Three Years
Probation Period:    Six Months
Application Deadline:    Application is open until the position is filled
JD Version:    270819

The President is the principal academic and administrative officer of the University and is accountable to the Governing Board for the exercise of these responsibilities. As Chair of University’s Academic and Executive Management Boards, the President will play a formative and leading role in developing the University’s educational character and mission.

Vacancy Available:    One
School/Department:   SoM - Pre Clinical Department
Job Family:    Academic
Type of Contract:    FTE 1.0
Hours of Work:    40 Hours/Week (Normally 08:30 AM – 04:30 PM, Sunday – Thursday)
Place of Work:    University of Kurdistan Hewlêr
Reporting To:    Director
Appointment Duration:    3 Years (subject to renewal based on performance, need and mutual agreement)
Probation Period:    6 Months
Application Deadline:    Application is open until the position is filled
JD Version:    160220

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 School of Medical Sciences (SoM) is making a significant investment in new academic positions to support its strategic development over the next five years and to help further position the School locally, nationally and internationally.

Vacancy Available:    One
School/Department:   SoM
Job Family:    Academic
Type of Contract:    PTE
Hours of Work:    4 Days a Week
Place of Work:    University of Kurdistan Hewlêr - Academic Hospital
Reporting To:    Dean
Appointment Duration:    1 Year
Probation Period:    3 Months
Application Deadline:    Application is open until the position is filled
JD Version:    150120

The University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) seeks to employ an enthusiastic and qualified applicant to fill the position of Director of SoM Quality Assurance and Accreditation. The role is mainly responsible for the effective operation of the University’s academic and professional quality assurance procedures and its administration.  The position holder operates under the guidance of the Dean and uses a high level of independence to work autonomously when required. Based on an in-depth understanding of the international academic standards and the University’s regulations and policies, the post holder is responsible for ensuring adherence to all quality, accreditation and regulatory constraints.

Vacancy Available:    One
School/Department:   President's Office
Job Family:    Academic
Type of Contract:    FTE 1.0
Hours of Work:    40 Hours/Week (Normally 08:30 AM – 04:30 PM, Sunday – Thursday)
Place of Work:    University of Kurdistan Hewlêr
Reporting To:    President
Appointment Duration:    3 Years (subject to renewal based on performance, need and mutual agreement)
Probation Period:    6 Months
Application Deadline:    Application is open until the position is filled
JD Version:    271019

The University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) seeks to employ an enthusiastic and qualified applicant to fill the position of Director of Quality Assurance and Accreditation. The role is mainly responsible for the effective operation of the University’s academic and professional quality assurance procedures and its administration.The position holder operates under the guidance of the President and uses a high level of independence to work autonomously when required. Based on an in-depth understanding of the international academic standards and the University’s regulations and policies, the post holder is responsible for ensuring adherence to all quality, accreditation and regulatory constraints.

Vacancy Available:    One
School/Department:   Civil and Architectural 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 (UKH)
Reporting To:    Chair
Appointment Duration:    Three Years (subject to renewal depending on needs and performance)
Probation Period:    6 Months
Application Deadline:    Application is open until the position is filled
JD Version:    040320

The Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering (CAE)\Architectural Engineering and Sustainability Programme (AES) is making significant investment in new academic positions to support its strategic development within the next five years to enable the department to be an active player in the field of Architectural Engineering and Sustainability.The recruited Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Architectural Engineering will endeavour to contribute to the success and the growth of the department, especially in the areas of specialisation (Sustainable Architecture Design II&III, Building Construction I&II, History of Architecture I&II, and Sustainable Design Methods).

Vacancy Available:    One
School/Department:   SoM - Clinical Department
Job Family:    Academic
Type of Contract:    PTE
Hours of Work:    16 Hours/Week
Place of Work:    University of Kurdistan Hewlêr - Academic Hospital
Reporting To:    Director of Clinical Department
Appointment Duration:    1 Year
Probation Period:    3 Months
Application Deadline:    Application is open until the position is filled
JD Version:    140120

The School of Medicine (SoM) 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, nationally, and internationally.The Assistant Professor in Forensic Medicine & Anatomy will contribute to the success and the growth of the School, especially in the areas of specialisation.

Vacancy Available:    One
School/Department:   SoM
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 - Academic Hospital
Reporting To:    Dean
Appointment Duration:    3 Years
Probation Period:    6 Months
Application Deadline:    Application is open until the position is filled
JD Version:    210120

The School of Medicine (SoM) 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, 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:   SoM
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:    Director
Appointment Duration:    3 Years
Probation Period:    6 Months
Application Deadline:    Application is open until the position is filled
JD Version:    150919

The School of Medicine (SoM) 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 Clinical Biochemistry will contribute to the success and the growth of the School, especially in the areas of specialisation.

Vacancy Available:    One
School/Department:   SoM - Pre Clinical Department
Job Family:    Academic
Type of Contract:    PTE
Hours of Work:    3 days per week
Place of Work:    University of Kurdistan Hewlêr - Academic Hospital
Reporting To:    Dean
Appointment Duration:    1 Year
Probation Period:    3 Months
Application Deadline:    Application is open until the position is filled
JD Version:    230120

Academic departments of the University are established, governed and managed within the framework of its Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations.Within this framework, the Director of Preclinical department is responsible to the Dean of the School, to provide academic leadership, to encourage excellence in teaching and research and to manage and develop the department, its staff and its activities through the most efficient and cost effective use of resources. The Director also represent their clinical divisions to the University in the development of the University’s strategic plans and policies.

Vacancy Available:    One
School/Department:   SoM
Job Family:    Academic
Type of Contract:    FTE 1.0
Hours of Work:    40 Hours/Week (Normally 08:30 AM – 04:30 PM, Sunday – Thursday)
Place of Work:    University of Kurdistan Hewlêr - Academic Hospital
Reporting To:    Director of Clinical Department
Appointment Duration:    3 Years (subject to renewal based on performance, need and mutual agreement)
Probation Period:    3 Months
Application Deadline:    Application is open until the position is filled
JD Version:    051119

The School of Medicine (SoM) 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, nationally, and internationally.The Lecturer/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor in Gynaecology & Obstetrics will contribute to the success and the growth of the School, especially in the areas of specialisation.

Vacancy Available:    One
School/Department:   SoM
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:   Civil and Architectural 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:   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:   Civil and Architectural 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:   SoM
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:   SoM
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:   SoM
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:   SoM
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:   SoM
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.

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