Özyeğin University, Çekmeköy Campus Nişantepe District, Orman Street, 34794 Çekmeköy - İSTANBUL

Phone : +90 (216) 564 90 00

Fax : +90 (216) 564 99 99

E-mail: info@ozyegin.edu.tr

Oct 19, 2016

Two Open Rank Positions in Political Science

The Department of International Relations at Özyegin University invites applications for two posts (assistant/associate/full professor levels) to begin in September 2017. We are seeking to hire two political scientists, preferably with an emphasis on political institutions, elections, and voting behavior, or public policy, governance and social policy. Proficiency in political theory or experience with survey methodology will be a plus. A research profile that includes a regional focus would also be desirable. Candidates must have an active research agenda with a publication record appropriate to their academic level, excellent teaching skills with demonstrated effectiveness, and a track record of service to the field. Successful candidates must have the Ph.D. in hand or have fulfilled all requirements for the degree by the start of the appointment. Candidates need to send a cover letter explaining their research and teaching experience, a current curriculum vitae including names and contacts of at least two references, one sample publication/working paper, and a teaching portfolio with one sample syllabus and a summary of teaching evaluations. All items must be combined in ONE PDF file and sent via e-mail to the Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of International Relations, to socialsciences@ozyegin.edu.tr. To ensure consideration, the application should be received by Monday the 19th of December 2016. Özyegin University is a private, non-profit Turkish institution of higher education located in Çekmeköy, Istanbul. The University is committed to the pursuit of excellence in both research and teaching. The medium of instruction is English. The normal teaching load consists of two to three courses per semester. Salary and benefits are competitive.