Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in Turkish Politics

Bilkent University; Turkey; On-site; TRY 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus housing

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Subsidized private schools for dependents

Job summary

Bilkent University in Ankara, Turkey, invites applications for an Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in Turkish Politics. Candidates will need an active research agenda and a solid record of publications. Teaching responsibilities involve two courses per semester, coupled with high-quality training at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The university offers a competitive salary, generous benefits including housing, health insurance, and the support of private schools for dependents. Applications are open until 30 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate an active research agenda and a strong record of publication.
• Expected to offer high-quality teaching and training at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Familiarity with Turkish Political Development and Contemporary Turkish Politics.
• Ability to teach Turkish Political Development and Contemporary Turkish Politics.

Responsibilities

• Teaching two courses per semester.
• Contributing to the academic community and research activities.
• Contribute to graduate training and supervise theses.
• Offer courses related to Turkish politics and development.

Skills

Active research agenda

Strong record of publication

High-quality teaching

Education

Ph.D. at the time of appointment

Job description

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in Turkish Politics

Department of Political Science and Public Administration

The Department of Political Science and Public Administration at Bilkent University in Ankara, Turkey, invites applications for an open rank (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) position in Turkish Politics. Candidates must demonstrate an active research agenda and, depending on seniority, a strong record of publication. They are also expected to offer high-quality teaching and training at undergraduate and graduate levels, particularly on Turkish Political Development and Contemporary Turkish Politics.

The starting date is planned to be Spring or Fall of 2027. Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment. The regular teaching load is two courses per semester. Junior scholars may be eligible for a reduced teaching load in their early semesters in the department.

Bilkent University was founded in 1984. It has since been a leading research institution in Turkey. The medium of instruction is English. The university is an internationally diverse community with students and faculty. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications. The university offers a generous benefit package including on‑campus housing, health and retirement benefits, as well as subsidized private schools for faculty members' dependents in the K‑12 levels leading to an IB degree.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit the following items at https://stars.bilkent.edu.tr/staffapp/POLS2027T via the online portal:

• Cover letter
• Teaching statement
• Research statement
• Curriculum Vitae
• Names and contact details of three referees (the referees should send their letters to [e-mail] by the deadline)
• Two sample publications (articles, chapter of a monograph, dissertation chapters for continuing Ph.D. students)

Application deadline: 30 September 2026.

Contact details: [e-mail]