Open Call for A Full-Time Assistant Professor Position in Social/Cultural Anthropology

Ozyegin University; Fatih; On-site; TRY 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Ozyegin University in Istanbul invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor position in Social/Cultural Anthropology, starting September 2027. The successful candidate will teach introductory courses in anthropology and sociology, and various electives, with a standard teaching load of four courses per academic year (2/2).

Applicants must hold a PhD by time of appointment, demonstrate an active research agenda with international publications, and ideally focus on digital

Qualifications

• PhD by time of appointment.
• Active research agenda with international peer-reviewed publications (preferably 2+ WoS Q1/Q2).
• Research focus on digital anthropology, AI, or market ethnography is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory courses in anthropology & sociology and various electives.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary research and teaching environment.
• Maintain standard teaching load of four courses per academic year (2/2).

Skills

Teaching excellence

International publications

Education

PhD in Anthropology or related discipline

Job description

The Department of Anthropology at Ozyegin University, Istanbul, invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor position in Social/Cultural Anthropology, starting in September 2027.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must hold a PhD in Anthropology or a related discipline (e.g., Sociology, Cultural Studies, or Science, Technology & Society) by the time of appointment.
• The ideal candidate will have an active research agenda, demonstrated excellence in teaching, and a strong record of international peer-reviewed publications, preferably including at least two Q1/Q2 (WoS) publications.
• While areas of specialization are flexible, a research focus on digital anthropology, artificial intelligence (AI), new media, or market ethnography will be an advantage.

OzU Anthropology, founded in 2024, offers Turkey's first applied socio-cultural anthropology undergraduate program, with a unique interdisciplinary curriculum. We seek candidates who will enrich and expand our interdisciplinary research and teaching environment. The successful candidate will teach introductory courses in anthropology & sociology and various electives. The standard teaching load is four courses per academic year (2/2).

Ozyegin University is a private, non-profit research university located in scenic Istanbul, Turkey. Established in 2008, Ozyegin has rapidly ascended in both national and international university rankings, recognized as Turkey's youngest university featured in multiple Times Higher Education (THE) rankings. The primary language of instruction is English, admissions standards are rigorous, with most students receiving scholarship or financial aid.

Application process:

All applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and research and teaching statements to the Office of the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences (c/o Ms. Gül Harrison at [e-mail]). Two academic reference letters and teaching evaluations (if available) will be requested from shortlisted candidates at a later stage in the selection process. The deadline for applications is 15 December 2026.