Dean of the College of Sciences

Koç University; Sarıyer; On-site; TRY 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Koç University invites applications for the position of Dean of the College. The Dean will provide strategic academic and administrative leadership across education, research, and innovation and will guide a pioneering strategy in a dynamic, research‑oriented environment.

Candidates should demonstrate distinguished scholarship at Full Professor rank, visionary leadership, and a commitment to inclusive, international collaboration. Turkish citizenship is required by national regulations.

Qualifications

• Distinguished academic achievement at Full Professor rank.
• Inclusive, motivating, and visionary leadership.
• Ability to develop strategy across education, research, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic academic and administrative leadership for the College across education, research, and innovation.
• Lead a dynamic academic community spanning education, interdisciplinary research, faculty excellence, external funding, internationalization, partnerships, and technology transfer.
• Drive world‑class education and pioneering initiatives with national and international impact.

Job description

Koç University was founded in 1993 by the Vehbi Koç Foundation with the vision of achieving excellence in education, pioneering scientific research, and contributing value to society. Ranked among the top 500 universities globally, our university is one of Turkey’s most prestigious institutions and aims to contribute to scientific, technological, and societal progress with its research-oriented structure. We offer an inspiring and dynamic living environment on our campus, creating a distinctive working atmosphere.

At Koç University, our employees advance their careers in a dynamic and supportive work environment as part of a team of experts and innovators. Our workplace fosters continuous learning and offers opportunities for personal and professional development. With our vision and strong values, we invite you to join the Koç University family to achieve new milestones in your career.

The Dean will provide strategic academic and administrative leadership for the College, developing and implementing a pioneering strategy across education, research, and innovation.

The Dean will lead a dynamic academic community spanning:

and advance world‑class education, interdisciplinary research, faculty excellence, external funding, internationalization, strategic partnerships, and technology transfer.

Distinguished academic achievement and international recognition commensurate with appointment at the rank of Full Professor, together with inclusive, motivating, and visionary leadership.

Turkish citizenship is required due to national regulations.

Full consideration deadline: November 30, 2026; however exceptional applications received after this date may still be considered.

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Koç University embraces the principle of equal opportunities. All candidates are evaluated without discrimination based on race, gender, national or social origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status.