Koç University, Psychology

Position ID:
KU-PSYC-OPENRANK [#31118]
Position Title: 
Full-time Faculty Position in Department of Psychology
Position Location:
Istanbul, Istanbul 34450, Turkiye
Subject Area: 
Psychology / Clinical Psychology
Appl Deadline:
2025/12/07 11:59PMhelp popup (posted 2025/11/06, listed until 2025/12/07)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

Koç University Department of Psychology has vacancies for full-time faculty positions specializing in Clinical Psychology to commence in Fall 2026. We will consider promising early-career applicants as well as mid-career or senior applicants with an established research agenda. Clinical psychology faculty candidates are expected to have research programs and to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in clinical psychology in English, supervise clinical practicum in Turkish, and advise MA theses and PhD dissertations. 

The Department of Psychology at Koç University offers a broad curriculum as indicated on the website (https://cssh.ku.edu.tr/en/programs/psychology/curriculum/). All faculty members, including instructors, are expected to participate fully in departmental responsibilities, including student advising. 

Located in Istanbul, Turkey, Koç University is a highly reputable English instruction university. Students typically rank in the top percentiles of Turkish high school graduates. 

The Department of Psychology is the home for strong MA and Ph.D. programs and collaborations with Ph.D. programs of other departments (e.g., neuroscience, design, technology and society, management, and psychiatry). The members of the faculty lead research labs (e.g., mental health lab, trauma and stress studies lab, developmental labs, family labs, cognitive labs, impact evaluation lab), collaborate with faculty members across different disciplines (e.g., medicine, media, design, engineering, sociology), and are members of several research centers (e.g., women and gender studies research center, migration research center, AI center). 

The application deadline is December 07, 2025. 

Applicants must submit the application documents online at AcademicJobsOnline and fill out the form on the following link: https://forms.gle/gubo1L1u9GtPSyaH6 

  • Cover letter 

  • Curriculum vitae 

  • Up to two publications or manuscripts that represent current research

  • Summary statements of research and teaching 

  • Names and contact information of three (or more) references (Letters will be requested for short-listed candidates).


Questions to : İpek Yarar - iyarar@ku.edu.tr 

Once received, we will acknowledge the receipt of your application. Any questions regarding your application can be directed at the email above and will be answered by a member of the recruitment committee.

Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research statement
  • Teaching statement
  • Up to two publications or manuscripts that represent current research
  • Application Summary Form (link in the description)
  • Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
https://cssh.ku.edu.tr/bolumler/psikoloji/
email address
 
Koç University
College of Social Sciences and Humanities
Rumelifeneri Yolu
Sariyer
Istanbul Turkey 34450