Koç University, Sociology
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Position Title:
Full-time assistant professor faculty position in Sociology
Position Location:
Istanbul, Istanbul 34450, Turkiye
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Appl Deadline:
2025/01/31 11:59PM
** (posted 2024/12/16, listed until 2025/01/31)
** (posted 2024/12/16, listed until 2025/01/31)Position Description:
Position Description
The Department of Sociology at Koç University invites applications a full-time assistant professor faculty position. The anticipated start date is September 2025. Candidates with expertise in all fields of sociology are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants specializing in quantitative social science research methods or computational social sciences. ABD candidates can apply but must be on track to complete their PhD before the start date. The successful candidates will have an active research agenda and a demonstrable record of original research in the field. The candidates are expected to engage in the intellectual life of our department with diverse theoretical and methodological interests, and to teach broadly on the Department’s curriculum as appropriate. Junior appointments are at the rank of Assistant Professor and initially for a period of four years with opportunities for renewal and advancement. The teaching load is four courses per year. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, Koç University is an internationally recognized, English-instruction research university. The Department of Sociology is expanding, with MA and PhD programs. Therefore, the successful candidate is also expected to complement the Department’s existing strengths and actively participate in further curriculum development. For more information, please visit the Department’s website: https://cssh.ku.edu.tr/en/education/sociology/about/ https://gsssh.ku.edu.tr/en/departments/sociology/ Interested applicants should submit the following documents: • Application Summary Form • Cover letter • Curriculum vitae • Research Statement • Teaching Statement • Writing sample (no more than 30 pages) • Two sample course syllabi • Three letters of reference The deadline for the application is January 31, 2025. Content related inquiries about the position may be directed to the search coordinators: Dr. Başak Can (basakcan@ku.edu.tr) or Dr. Ayşen Üstübici (austubici@ku.edu.tr) Inquiries concerning the application procedure and related matters may be made to the faculty administrator Mr. Murat AK (muak@ku.edu.tr) Applications must be submitted via this web page to be considered for the position. Incomplete applications will not be taken under consideration.Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- Two two sample course syllabi
- Writing sample (no more than 30 pages)
- Application Summary Form (link in description)
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
Koç University
College of Social Sciences and Humanities
Rumelifeneri Yolu
Sariyer
Istanbul Turkey 34450
College of Social Sciences and Humanities
Rumelifeneri Yolu
Sariyer
Istanbul Turkey 34450