Call for Applications: Assistant/Associate Professor in International Relations

Özyeğin University, a vibrant and innovative institution located in Istanbul, invites applications for two full-time faculty positions at the rank of Assistant or early Associate Professor. We are seeking outstanding candidates with a proven track record in research and teaching, who are eager to contribute to the interdisciplinary academic environment of our university.

Qualifications:

• PhD in a relevant field (e.g., International Relations, Political Science, Sociology, Economics and related disciplines).

• Strong potential for or proven ability to conduct high-quality research, as evidenced by publications in leading academic journals.

  • For assistant professors a minimum of 2 x Q1/Q2 (WoS) publications are desired,

  • whereas for associate professors a minimum of 4 x Q1/Q2 (WoS) publications and 2 top-tier book chapters, published in the last 5 years is a guideline.

• Commitment to excellence in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels. (Course load is 2+2)

• Interdisciplinary research experience and collaborations are highly desirable.

• For the Associate Professor rank, candidates must have a robust research portfolio, substantial teaching and project background.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver innovative undergraduate and graduate courses.

• Engage in high-impact research, leading to publications in top-tier academic journals.

• Supervise graduate students and contribute to the development of the department’s academic programs.

• Collaborate with other faculty members on interdisciplinary research projects and initiatives.

• Have a strong research plan in place to apply for TUBITAK, Horizon, and ERC grants

• Actively engage in service to the university, professional organizations, and the wider academic community.

Why Join Özyeğin University?

• A supportive and dynamic research, and a collegial departmental environment.

• State-of-the-art facilities and access to extensive research resources.

• Competitive salary and benefits, including research funding and conference support.

• Opportunities to engage with diverse academic disciplines and industries in Istanbul, a global city at the crossroads of Europe and Asia.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit the following documents in Round-1

• A cover letter detailing research interests, teaching experience, and future plans – especially related to works in progress, application plans for major grants and which faculty members the applicant is interested in developing collaborations and on which existing projects.

• Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications.

• Two recent publication samples (for assistant professor applicants, two ready-to-submit works in progress are also accepted if there are no accepted publications)

• Contact information for two academic references.

Short-listed applicants will then be asked to provide the following:

• Teaching evaluations (if available).

• Two academic references.

Please submit all application materials via email to samarjit.ghosh@ozyegin.edu.tr by 15 January. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For further inquiries, please contact Dr. Samarjit Ghosh at samarjit.ghosh@ozyegin.edu.tr

Join Özyeğin University and be part of a forward-thinking, equal-opportunity academic community that is shaping the future of innovative research and education.