Assistant Professor in International Relations

The Department of International Relations at Bilkent University invites applications for tenure-track assistant professor position, to begin in September 2025. The department welcomes applications from scholars working in any area within the field of international relations, broadly defined. Candidates who have a regional expertise and whose specialization would complement the existing strengths of our department are particularly encouraged to apply.

Successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to produce publications in leading peer-reviewed journals, and to contribute to the undergraduate and graduate programs in the Department of International Relations at Bilkent University. The normal teaching load is 2+2, after an initial teaching load reduction.

Bilkent University and the Department of International Relations are strongly committed to faculty diversity. We welcome applications from scholars of diverse backgrounds, especially from those historically under-represented in academia.

To apply, candidates must submit: 1) CV, 2) cover letter that includes a description of research and teaching interests, 3) contact information for three scholars who can provide letters of recommendation, 4) a writing sample. Applicants are expected to have completed a Ph.D. in Political Science, International Relations, or a related academic discipline by the beginning of the appointment. The deadline for submission is January 31st, 2025.

Bilkent University is an English-medium private research university located in Ankara, Turkey. It is the country's first private, non-profit university, and global rankings regularly highlight its place as one of the leading universities in Turkey. The university offers on-campus housing, International Baccalaureate schooling options for dependents, a diverse intellectual environment, and a variety of facilities and opportunities for its staff. The Department of International Relations, which serves approximately 700 undergraduate students and 65 graduate students, fully embraces the university's foundational objectives of providing high-quality education, producing high-impact research, and developing critical and analytical thinking.

Please direct questions about the application process and the positions to ir@bilkent.edu.tr.

Advert information