Faculty Vacancies (2 positions): Turkish Politics & Public Policy – Bilkent University

Esra İşsever-Ekinci
Thu, Dec 18, 2025 4:53 PM

Dear Colleagues,

The Department of Political Science and Public Administration at Bilkent
University invites applications for two tenure-track/tenured positions
to begin in September 2026.

We are seeking scholars to join our department in the following areas:

  1. Turkish Politics (Open Rank, preferably Assistant Professor): We
    welcome applications from candidates specializing in Turkish Politics.
    We are particularly interested in scholars with a strong record of
    publication and active research agenda. Candidates are expected to offer
    high-quality teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Full Details & Application:
https://stars.bilkent.edu.tr/staffapp/POLS2026T

2.Public Policy (Assistant Professor): We seek candidates with a primary
research and teaching focus on Public Policy. Candidates must
demonstrate a strong record of publication or an active research agenda.
They are also expected to offer high-quality teaching at undergraduate
and graduate levels.

Full Details and Application:
https://stars.bilkent.edu.tr/staffapp/POLS2026P

Bilkent University is a leading research university in Ankara, Turkey
with English as the language of instruction. Our department offers a
vibrant academic environment with diverse faculty and outstanding
students at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

The university provides a highly competitive benefits package for
faculty and on-campus faculty housing. In addition, there are  excellent
on-campus International Baccalaureate (IB) schooling options for faculty
members' children.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

Best regards,

Esra İşsever-Ekinci
Assistant Professor
Department of Political Science and Public Administration
Bilkent University
Office: T374
Phone: 03122901767
Email: esra.ekinci@bilkent.edu.tr

Dear Colleagues, The Department of Political Science and Public Administration at Bilkent University invites applications for two tenure-track/tenured positions to begin in September 2026. We are seeking scholars to join our department in the following areas: 1. Turkish Politics (Open Rank, preferably Assistant Professor): We welcome applications from candidates specializing in Turkish Politics. We are particularly interested in scholars with a strong record of publication and active research agenda. Candidates are expected to offer high-quality teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Full Details & Application: https://stars.bilkent.edu.tr/staffapp/POLS2026T 2.Public Policy (Assistant Professor): We seek candidates with a primary research and teaching focus on Public Policy. Candidates must demonstrate a strong record of publication or an active research agenda. They are also expected to offer high-quality teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels. Full Details and Application: https://stars.bilkent.edu.tr/staffapp/POLS2026P Bilkent University is a leading research university in Ankara, Turkey with English as the language of instruction. Our department offers a vibrant academic environment with diverse faculty and outstanding students at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The university provides a highly competitive benefits package for faculty and on-campus faculty housing. In addition, there are excellent on-campus International Baccalaureate (IB) schooling options for faculty members' children. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Best regards, - Esra İşsever-Ekinci Assistant Professor Department of Political Science and Public Administration Bilkent University Office: T374 Phone: 03122901767 Email: esra.ekinci@bilkent.edu.tr