From: External Academic Relations
To: Birzeit University Community
The External Academic Relations office is pleased to announce a funded opportunity for Visiting Professors at the University of Turin in Italy. This program offers international faculty the chance to lecture at one of Italy’s top universities within a wide range of academic disciplines.
Type of the scholarship: Academic Teaching Mobility for Faculty Members
Period or starting date: Academic Year 2025–2026 (First semester starts mid-September 2025; second semester starts mid-February 2026)
Available fields of study:
All scientific areas are eligible. The University of Turin is offering 170 positions open to faculty from both EU and non-EU universities to teach official undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
The complete list of available courses for the Visiting Professor Program can be found at the following link:
Application Deadline: May 12th, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. CEST
Funding: The scholarship provides:
- A gross compensation of €300 per hour of teaching
- Financial support for round-trip travel expenses, depending on the distance between the applicant’s institution and Turin (from €211 up to €1,735)
- Insurance coverage for accidents and public liability during the contract period
Conditions:
- Applicants must be currently employed by a non-Italian higher education or research institution
- Each applicant can apply for a maximum of 2 positions but may only accept one
- Candidates must not have had prior employment at the University of Turin in the last 5 years or hold certain legal incompatibilities (please consult full eligibility conditions in the call document)
Selection criteria:
- Relevant teaching and academic experience in the proposed field
- Professional background and academic qualifications
- Publications and research activities connected to the proposed teaching
- Additional criteria may apply depending on the course
Birzeit University is committed to promoting gender equality. Women are highly encouraged to apply.
How to apply:
Apply directly on the webpage of the scholarship via the following link:
https://pica.cineca.it/unito/visiting-professor/domande/
To complete the application, candidates must upload the following documents:
- A Curriculum Vitae (in PDF format), including a list of up to 10 significant publications. Each entry should clearly state all authors, the year of publication, the full title, the journal name, and volume.
- A copy of a valid ID or passport.
For detailed information regarding funding, exclusionary conditions, evaluation procedures, appointment terms, and other relevant aspects, please consult the official call document available at the following link:
https://en.unito.it/sites/sten/files/bando_vp_2025_2026_en.pdf.
Forward the email confirmation of receipt of your application to the External Academic Relations Office: [email protected]
Good Luck
External Academic Relations
April, 2025
