Assistant Professor of International Relations

Ipsa; Turkey; Sur place; TRY 300 000 - 460 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Koç University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor in International Relations, starting September 2027. The ideal candidate will publish actively, teach undergraduate and graduate courses in IR, supervise student research, and contribute to departmental life.

They should hold a PhD in International Relations or Political Science (or expected by Sep 2027) and have a record of scholarly output relevant to IR theory, conflict studies, foreign policy, and global governance.

Qualifications

• PhD in International Relations or Political Science required, preferably awarded by Sept 2027.
• Strong publication record and research trajectory.
• Experience teaching International Relations at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Responsabilités

• Teach International Relations courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Supervise student research projects and theses.
• Contribute to departmental and university intellectual life and program development.

Connaissances

Publication record

Teaching

IR theory

Formation

PhD in International Relations or Political Science

Description du poste

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Assistant Professor of International Relations

Assistant Professor of International Relations

The College of Administrative Sciences and Economics at Koç University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor position in International Relations, starting in September 2027. We seek an ambitious researcher with a strong publication record to complement our faculty’s strengths in IR theory, conflict studies, foreign policy, and global governance. We especially welcome candidates specializing in great power politics, strategic competition, and the shifting international order.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in International Relations at both undergraduate and graduate levels, supervise student research, and contribute to the intellectual life of the department and university. A Ph.D. in International Relations or Political Science, preferably awarded within the past three years or expected by September 2027, is required. Interested applicants should send a cover letter explaining how their research, publications, and teaching experience relate to the department’s needs, a current curriculum vitae, up to three sample publications/working papers (at least one Web of Science-indexed journal article must be published by September 2027), a teaching portfolio (including a sample syllabus and teaching evaluations, if available, together with the evaluation scale), and three letters of reference.

Koç University is a private, non-profit Turkish institution of higher education located just north of Istanbul ( https://case.ku.edu.tr/en/ ). Koç University is committed to the pursuit of excellence in both research and teaching. The Department of International Relations offers highly selective BA, MA, and PhD programs in International Relations. Students are admitted to the department through a very competitive central examination. The medium of instruction is English. Assistant Professors teach three courses per academic year until being promoted to the rank of Associate Professor. Salary and benefits are competitive.

The committee will begin reviewing applications on November 1, 2026, and will continue accepting applications until November 15, 2026. All application materials should be uploaded using the online submission form available at https://forms.gle/5ucWBBTnBBisZU7T9 . Applicants are also asked to provide information on their educational background (e.g., date of graduation, degree, and institution) through the form.

For questions and inquiries, please contact Vildan Ertugrul ( [e-mail] ) in the Office of the Dean, College of Administrative Sciences and Economics, Koç University, Rumelifeneri Yolu, Sarıyer 34450, Istanbul, Türkiye.

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