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Open Rank Position in International Relations

Bilkent University - Department of International Relations

Location: Ankara - Türkiye
Salary: Competitive compensation package
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 17th October 2025
Closes: 15th December 2025

The Department of International Relations at Bilkent University invites applications for an open rank (Asst/Assoc/Full Professor) position to begin in September 2026. We seek scholars whose research connects historical analysis to broader debates in international relations. Candidates working in Historical International Relations, Historical Political Economy, and Comparative Historical Analysis, who employ rigorous analytical and evidence-based methods (quantitative or qualitative) are encouraged to apply. We particularly welcome candidates with regional expertise who do research and can offer courses in their area of specialization.*

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to produce world-class scholarly output evidenced by publications in leading peer-reviewed journals, and to contribute to the undergraduate and graduate programs in the department, including teaching the department’s compulsory historical survey courses “Diplomatic History” and “20th Century World Politics.” The normal teaching load is 2+2, after an initial course reduction for early career researchers

Bilkent University offers a stimulating scholarly environment and a competitive compensation package, including free on-campus housing. Bilkent is an English-medium private university that provides stellar International Baccalaureate schooling options for school age children of faculty and a variety of campus facilities.

Application Process

To apply, candidates must submit:

  1. A CV,
  2. A cover letter that includes a description of research and teaching interests,
  3. Contact information for three scholars who can provide letters of recommendation, to be requested if needed
  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 December 15, 2025.

Bilkent University is an equal opportunity employer. The Department of International Relations welcomes applications from scholars with diverse backgrounds.

Bilkent 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 Department of International Relations, which serves approximately 550 undergraduate students and 50 graduate students, fully embraces the university's foundational objectives of providing high-quality education, producing high-impact research, and serving the public in general.

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

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