Applications Invited for Academic Positions at Kyiv University of Law
September 18, 2026
Vice-Rector for Research — one position.
Applicants must:
- be citizens of Ukraine;
- be fluent in the state language;
- hold a Candidate of Sciences, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Sciences degree;
- have proficiency in a foreign language at B2 level or above;
- have at least four years’ experience in research or academic positions;
- meet the Licensing Conditions for Educational Activities;
- have at least four professional achievements within the past five years as specified in paragraph 38 of the Licensing Conditions for Educational Activities, approved by Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Resolution No. 1187 of 30 December 2015, as amended by Resolution No. 365 of 24 March 2021.
Vice–Rector for Academic and Methodological Affairs — one position.
Applicants must:
- be citizens of Ukraine;
- be fluent in the state language;
- hold a Candidate of Sciences, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Sciences degree;
- have proficiency in a foreign language at B2 level or above;
- have at least four years’ experience in research or academic positions;
- meet the Licensing Conditions for Educational Activities;
- have at least four professional achievements within the past five years as specified in paragraph 38 of the Licensing Conditions for Educational Activities, approved by Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Resolution No. 1187 of 30 December 2015, as amended by Resolution No. 365 of 24 March 2021.
Head of Postgraduate Studies — one position.
Applicants must:
- be citizens of Ukraine;
- be fluent in the state language;
- hold a master’s degree or a higher education qualification at Specialist level;
- preferably hold a Candidate of Sciences, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Sciences degree;
- have at least three years’ experience in research and education;
- be familiar with Ukrainian legislation on education and research, including the Laws on Higher Education and on Scientific and Scientific-Technical Activities;
- be familiar with the procedures for training candidates for Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Sciences degrees;
- have the skills needed to support admissions, prepare documentation and organise entrance examinations;
- ensure oversight of postgraduate students’ individual study plans, assessment arrangements and reporting.
Department of Criminal Law and Procedure:
- Professor — one position.
Applicants must:
- be citizens of Ukraine;
- be fluent in the state language;
- hold a master’s degree or a qualification at Specialist level;
- hold a Candidate of Sciences, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Sciences degree relevant to the department’s field, and/or the academic title of Associate Professor or Professor;
- have at least three years’ experience in research or academic positions;
- meet the Licensing Conditions for Educational Activities;
- have at least four professional achievements within the past five years as specified in paragraph 38 of the Licensing Conditions for Educational Activities, approved by Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Resolution No. 1187 of 30 December 2015, as amended by Resolution No. 365 of 24 March 2021.
Department of General Legal Theory, Social Sciences and Humanities:
- Associate Professor / Professor — one position.
Applicants must:
- be citizens of Ukraine;
- be fluent in the state language;
- hold a master’s degree or a qualification at Specialist level;
- hold a Candidate of Sciences, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Sciences degree relevant to the department’s field;
- have at least three years’ experience in research or academic positions;
- meet the Licensing Conditions for Educational Activities;
- have at least four professional achievements within the past five years as specified in paragraph 38 of the Licensing Conditions for Educational Activities, approved by Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Resolution No. 1187 of 30 December 2015, as amended by Resolution No. 365 of 24 March 2021.
Department of Specialised Legal Disciplines at the Rivne Institute :
- Head of Department — one position.
Applicants must:
- be citizens of Ukraine;
- be fluent in the state language;
- hold a master’s degree or a qualification at Specialist level;
- hold a Candidate of Sciences, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Sciences degree relevant to the department’s field, and/or the academic title of Associate Professor or Professor;
- have at least three years’ experience in research or academic positions;
- meet the Licensing Conditions for Educational Activities;
- have at least four professional achievements within the past five years as specified in paragraph 38 of the Licensing Conditions for Educational Activities, approved by Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Resolution No. 1187 of 30 December 2015, as amended by Resolution No. 365 of 24 March 2021.
The required documents, submission methods and selection procedure are set out in the ‘Procedure for Competitive Selection or Election to Vacant Academic Positions and the Conclusion of Employment Agreements (Contracts)’
Applicants must submit their documents through the University’s Department of Organisational and Personnel Affairs, either in person or by post to: Room 116, 7-A A. Dobrokhotova Street, Kyiv, 03142, Ukraine. Telephone: 409-23-27; +38 (067) 219-82-87.
Please note that while martial law is in force, a complete set of documents may be emailed to kadri@kul.kiev.ua as colour PDF files. Use the Ukrainian subject line ‘на конкурс НПП’ (‘academic staff competition’).
Applications will be accepted from 18 September to 18 October 2026
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
- Application;
- Personnel record form signed by the head of the HR department at the applicant’s principal place of employment (for applicants who are not employed by the University);
- Autobiography (for applicants who are not employed by the University);
- Documents confirming education, academic degrees and academic titles, certified in accordance with applicable legislation;
- One photograph measuring 4 × 6 cm;
- A copy of the applicant’s Ukrainian passport or ID card;
- A copy of the employment record book, certified and dated by the HR department at the applicant’s principal place of employment (for applicants who are not employed by the University);
- Completed table demonstrating the academic staff member’s compliance with the licensing requirements for educational activities;
- Consent to the processing of personal data.
University Administration