Koç University, Dept. of Industrial Engineering
Position ID:
KU-Dept. of Industrial Engineering-INDR2026 [#30066]
Position Title:
Faculty Position in Industrial Engineering
Position Location:
Istanbul, Istanbul 34450, Turkiye
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
2025/12/31 11:59PM
(posted 2025/05/28, listed until 2025/12/31)
(posted 2025/05/28, listed until 2025/12/31)Position Description:
Position Description
Open Faculty Positions (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) in the Department of Industrial Engineering, Koç University, İstanbul, Turkey. The Department of Industrial Engineering at Koç University invites applications and nominations for full-time faculty positions to start in Fall 2026. We seek outstanding candidates in all areas of industrial engineering, preferably with a strong background in operations research. The candidates are expected to complement and enhance the current research and education portfolio of the department and preferably have interests in one or more of the following application areas: data analytics, energy systems, financial engineering, healthcare, production and service systems, supply chain and logistics, and sustainable operations. Individuals at all ranks are encouraged to apply (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor). Applicants must have a PhD in industrial engineering, operations research, management sciences, or a related field and demonstrate a strong commitment to high-quality research and teaching excellence. Candidates will be expected to develop and maintain an externally funded research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and attract and supervise doctoral students. Associate or Full Professor candidates should have a commensurate record of research publications. Koç University is a private, nonprofit institution located on a new, state-of-the-art campus in Rumelifeneri, İstanbul. The University is supported by the Vehbi Koç Foundation, and is committed to the pursuit of excellence in both teaching and research. The medium of instruction is in English. Detailed information on our program and the College of Engineering can be found at eng.ku.edu.tr. Applications, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests, and at least three reference letters, should be submitted online (https://ie.ku.edu.tr/open-positions/faculty-positions/). Applications will be accepted till December 31st, 2025, and will be reviewed starting from November 15th, 2025. Hence, candidates are urged to submit all required material as soon as possible. Prof. Barış Yıldız will be attending the INFORMS Annual Meeting, where he will be interviewing the candidates. Candidates can schedule an interview at Informs by contacting him (e-mail: byildiz@ku.edu.tr) and informing him about their talk schedule. All applications will be considered and treated confidentially.Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- Three or more reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
Dept. of Industrial Engineering
Koç University
Rumelifeneri Yolu
Sariyer, Istanbul 34450
Turkey
Koç University
Rumelifeneri Yolu
Sariyer, Istanbul 34450
Turkey