Recruitment Policy

This policy aims to organize and standardize procedures for applying to vacant positions (academic, administrative, and technical) at Palestine Polytechnic University through approved electronic means, in line with university regulations, ensuring fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity, and contributing to the efficiency of recruitment and selection processes in alignment with the university's direction toward digital transformation and institutional governance.

This policy applies to:

• All academic positions (faculty members, full-time lecturers, researchers).
• All administrative and technical positions.
• All applicants, whether from within or outside the university.
• Relevant administrative and academic units, particularly the HR department and recruitment-related units.

Vacancies are announced through the university's official website or the approved e-recruitment portal. Job announcements must include at least:

• Job title.
• Job category (academic/administrative/technical).
• Required qualifications and experience.
• Application conditions and selection mechanism.
• Application receipt period.

• Job applications must be submitted electronically only through the HR department's approved recruitment system.
• Applicants must create their own electronic account and complete the application form fully and accurately.
• Required documents must be attached electronically, including (depending on the position): CV, academic certificates, transcripts, experience certificates, and any other supporting documents specified in the announcement.
• Paper applications or applications submitted outside the approved electronic system are not accepted.

• The applicant bears full responsibility for the accuracy of the data and information submitted.
• Incomplete applications or those not meeting the job announcement criteria are excluded.
• Applications may not be modified after the application period specified in the announcement has ended.

Academic recruitment is subject to the university's approved academic appointment regulations. Applicants for academic positions must:

• Hold the required academic qualification from a recognized university.
• Have a specialization matching the college's needs.
• Meet the requirements of the required academic rank.

Additional documents for academic applicants: Academic CV, copies of academic certificates and transcripts, list of published research (if any), copies of research papers or links.

• The HR department, in coordination with relevant units, conducts initial electronic screening of applications according to approved criteria.
• Qualifying applications undergo further evaluation stages, which may include: personal interviews, written or practical tests, academic evaluation (for academic positions).
• Applicants are notified of results at each stage via the electronic system or the university's approved communication channels where possible.

• Palestine Polytechnic University is committed to maintaining the confidentiality of applicant data and using it exclusively for recruitment purposes.
• Data is stored electronically in accordance with the university's approved protection and security systems.
• Applicant data may not be disclosed to any external party except in accordance with applicable legislation and regulations.

• The university reserves the right to cancel or amend any job announcement or suspend recruitment procedures if institutional interest requires.
• If applicants are not notified within one month of the announcement closing date due to the application not meeting the job criteria, this is considered an official rejection notice.
• All recruitment procedures are subject to the HR regulations and instructions approved at Palestine Polytechnic University.