Announcement of an Open Competition for an Academic Position

Batumi Navigation University hereby announces an open competition for the academic position of Assistant Professor in the field of Management based on academic criteria (1 vacancy).

Qualification Requirements for the Position of Assistant Professor (Academic Criteria):

A) An academic degree of Doctor (Ph.D.) or an equivalent scientific degree.

B) Publication(s), scientific paper(s), or other relevant academic works completed within the last five (5) years that demonstrate competence in the respective field.

Key Dates and Deadlines of the Competition

• Official Publication of the Competition Notice: May 22, 2026

• Submission Deadline for Application Documents: June 23, 2026

• Stage I of the Competition (Review of Documentation and Announcement of Results): June 24, 2026 – June 25, 2026

• Appealing Stage I Results (Submission of Grievance Applications): June 26, 2026

• Review of Stage I Grievances and Notification of Applicants: June 29, 2026

• Stage II of the Competition (Interview with the Competition Commission): June 30, 2026 (Note: The precise time of the interview will be communicated to the candidate after successfully passing Stage I. By decision of the Competition Commission, candidates may also be requested to deliver a mock lecture).

• Announcement of Preliminary Competition Results: July 1, 2026

• Appealing Preliminary Results (Submission of Grievance Applications): July 2, 2026

• Review of Grievance Applications and Final Decision-Making: July 3, 2026

• Announcement of Final Competition Results: July 6, 2026

 

Note: If the preliminary results of the competition are not contested within the established appeal period, the preliminary results shall be considered the final results of the competition conducted at BNU.

 

• Issuance of the Official Decree on the Appointment of Successful Candidates to Academic Positions: No later than July 7, 2026.

Required Documentation for Submission

A) A formal application addressed to the Chairperson of the Competition Commission.

 

B) A completed applicant questionnaire.

 

C) A copy of an identity document (ID Card/Identity Certificate). In the case of foreign citizenship, a copy of the passport or identity document accompanied by a notarized Georgian translation.

 

D) A photograph (printed copy, size 3x4 cm, as well as an electronic version).

 

E) A document certifying higher education. (In the case of education/qualifications obtained abroad, candidates must submit a document of recognition issued by the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement, along with a notarized Georgian translation of the higher education diploma).

 

F) To confirm qualification based on academic criteria: documents certifying an academic degree of Doctor or an equivalent scientific degree, along with verification of the required scientific and pedagogical experience.

 

G) Syllabi of study courses and a comprehensive list of scientific papers and publications published within the last five (5) years.

 

H) Supporting documentation verifying the information provided in the applicant questionnaire.

 

I) A valid criminal record certificate. (Note: Pursuant to Article 32, Paragraph 2 of the Law of Georgia on Higher Education, an individual convicted of a crime against sexual freedom and inviolability under the Law of Georgia on Combating Crimes Against Sexual Freedom and Inviolability, or an individual who has been deprived of the right to engage in educational activities by a court of law based on the same act, cannot be employed by a higher education institution). The criminal record certificate must be valid on the date of submission; according to legislation, the validity period of the certificate is 15 days.

 

Procedural Guidelines and Forms

The candidate's formal application must be filled out and addressed to the Chairperson of the Competition Commission, Elida Khvedelidze.

A) Applicant Request/Application Form

 

B) Applicant Questionnaire

 

C) Regulations on Conducting Competitions for Academic Positions

The successful candidate will be elected to the academic position for a term of four (4) years.

Submission Procedure

Application portfolios and/or grievance applications will be accepted during the specified periods on working days from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Submissions can be made in hard copy format (Address: No. 38 Tamar Mepe Avenue, Batumi, Adjara, Georgia) or electronically (BNU email: info@bnu.edu.ge)

For inquiries regarding the submission of documentation and general information about the competition: Indira Lortkipanidze, Tel: +995 599 53 22 01, Email: i.lortkipanidze@bnu.edu.ge 

For inquiries regarding the submission of grievance applications: Ekaterine Chikovani, Tel: +995 555 144 868, email: e.chikovani@bnu.edu.ge

In accordance with the Law of Georgia on Personal Data Protection, your personal data will be processed by Batumi Navigation Teaching University solely to evaluate your compliance with the requirements of the vacant position. The processing of personal data is carried out for the duration of the pre-contractual relationship until a final employment decision regarding the candidate is made. By submitting your resume/application, you automatically agree to the terms and conditions outlined above.