Faculty Positions at Bilkent University, Department of Psychology

Bilkent University invites faculty applications (rank open) in the Department of Psychology. The university’s strategic plan includes an expansion of the psychology department. Accordingly, we seek applications from promising or established scholars who study cognitive psychology or apply a cognitive approach to developmental, social, I/O, or evolutionary psychology, as well as neuroscience.

Bilkent was recently ranked #31 in the world by the Times Higher Education among universities under 50 years. For 5 consecutive years, every entering Psychology major has scored in the top 5% or higher on the national university entrance exam. The language of instruction is English. The Department and the new Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Neuroscience offer Master’s and PhD programs. The Department has newly renovated research laboratories, as well as access to the university’s state-of-the-art facilities, which include the National Magnetic Resonance Research Center (UMRAM), the National Nanotechnology Center (UNAM), and an animal research center. 

Bilkent is located in Ankara, Turkey’s metropolitan capital with daily direct flights to Istanbul and other major European cities. Bilkent University also provides faculty members and their families with free housing and access to private health insurance.

Qualifications and Responsibilities
Applicants should have a PhD in psychology or related discipline, and should have an excellent publication record (requirements vary with rank). A demonstrated ability or the potential to secure external research funding will be a strong advantage. Faculty members are expected to maintain productive research programs. Successful applicants will teach 2 courses per semester (no teaching requirement during summer), and supervise PhD, Master’s, and senior thesis students.

Appointment
This full-time appointment will begin in September 2015. Salary will be internationally competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure
Applicants should submit 1) a cover letter; 2) CV; 3) research statement; 4) teaching statement; and 5) contact information for 3 professional references to Associate Professor Michelle Adams, Chair of the Search Committee, at michelle@bilkent.edu.tr.  Review of applications will commence on November 1, 2014 and continue until the position is filled.

For more information regarding the Psychology Department and Bilkent University, please visit the following websites:
psy.bilkent.edu.tr/
neuro.bilkent.edu.tr/
feass.bilkent.edu.tr/
bilkent.edu.tr/