Visionary Dean, College of Engineering — Global Impact

Koç University; Fatih; On-site; TRY 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Koç University in Istanbul, Türkiye invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the College of Engineering. The Dean will guide the college as chief academic and administrative officer, shaping education, research, and innovation with a global outlook.

The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. in engineering or a related field, have an outstanding scholarly record with international recognition, and possess strong administrative leadership including external funding

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in engineering or a closely related field.
• Distinguished scholarly record with international recognition.
• External funding track record and ability to secure funding.
• Administrative leadership experience in a research-intensive university.
• Turkish citizenship is required.
• Appointment at the rank of Full Professor.

Responsibilities

• Lead the College of Engineering as chief academic and administrative officer.
• Develop and implement transformative strategy across education, research, and innovation.
• Foster mentorship, retention, and professional development.
• Recruit top-tier faculty and strengthen external partnerships.
• Advance accreditation and internationalization efforts.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Academic governance

International collaboration

Staff mentorship

Fundraising

Education

Ph.D. in engineering or related field

Job description

Koç University in Istanbul, Türkiye invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the College of Engineering. The Dean will guide the college as chief academic and administrative officer, shaping education, research, and innovation with a global outlook.

The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. in engineering or a related field, have an outstanding scholarly record with international recognition, and possess strong administrative leadership including external funding