Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Turkish Politics

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

The preferred starting date is September 2026. Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment.

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. The university offers on-campus housing.  For further information about Bilkent University, please visit: http://w3.bilkent.edu.tr/bilkent/about-bilkent/.

How to apply: Please submit your application by uploading the following items at this address: https://stars.bilkent.edu.tr/staffapp/POLS2026T

1.    Cover letter
2.    Teaching statement
3.    Research statement
4.    CV
5.    Names and contact details of three referees 
6.    Two sample publications (e.g. articles, chapter of a monograph, dissertation chapters in case of continuing Ph.D. students.)

Application deadline: The Search Committee will start evaluating the files starting on 1 January 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Contact details: pols@bilkent.edu.tr

The Department of Political Science and Public Administration at Bilkent University in Ankara, Turkey, invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in Public Policy. Candidates whose research focuses on politics of the policy process will be given priority. Candidates must demonstrate an active research agenda and a strong record of publication. They are also expected to offer high-quality teaching and training at undergraduate and graduate levels.