Open Rank – Open Specialization in International Relations (Bilkent University)
The Department of International Relations at Bilkent University invites applications for two open-rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) positions in international relations, to begin in September 2027. Applications are welcome across all areas of international relations. Areas of special interest include, but are not limited to, international institutions, migration, environmental and climate politics, energy politics, and international implications of emerging technologies, including AI. Candidates should demonstrate a record of research excellence or strong potential for outstanding scholarship, commensurate with career stage, and a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching.
Assistant professors teach three courses per academic year during their first five years at Bilkent. Associate professors teach three courses per academic year during the first five years following their appointment or promotion to that rank. The standard teaching load is four courses per academic year.
Bilkent University offers a stimulating scholarly environment and a competitive compensation package, including free on-campus housing, private health insurance and retirement benefits. Faculty members also receive generous career-start seed funding and annual international conference travel support.
Children of faculty members have access to International Baccalaureate schooling options, and the campus offers a wide range of cultural, recreational, and sports facilities.
Bilkent University is Turkey’s first nonprofit foundation university and one of the country’s leading research universities. The language of instruction is English. The Department of International Relations serves approximately 550 undergraduate students and 50 graduate students, and it fully embraces the university's foundational objectives of providing high-quality education, producing high-impact research, and serving the public in general.
To apply, candidates should submit:
- CV
- Cover letter that describes research and teaching interests
- Contact information for three scholars who can provide letters of recommendation, to be requested if needed
- A writing sample
Applicants are expected to have completed a Ph.D. in International Relations, Political Science or a related academic discipline by the beginning of the appointment. The deadline for submission is December 15, 2026.
Bilkent University is an equal opportunity employer, and the Department of International Relations welcomes applications from scholars with diverse backgrounds.
Please direct questions about the application process and the positions to irjobs@bilkent.edu.tr.
