Koç University's Department of Media and Visual Arts (MAVA) invites applications for a full-time instructor position to start in September 2026. Applications submitted by January 19, 2026 will receive full consideration, with later applications reviewed as needed until the position is filled. 

Applicants should submit their applications electronically via ACADEMIC JOBS ONLINE. 

Submissions should include: 

• Cover letter 

• Curriculum Vitae 

• Teaching statement 

• Three reference letters

• Application Summary Form https://forms.gle/ffqMR7qzQDFtZeyW9

Qualifications and Position Responsibilities 

At the time of employment, candidates should have at least an MA degree, and preferably a PhD degree, in media studies or related fields. Areas of specialization are open, but candidates specializing in emerging media, media and culture industries, media and politics, platform studies, television and film studies, sound studies, and strategic communication are particularly encouraged to apply. 

Successful candidates are asked to teach in accordance with the department's needs, including media research methods, introduction to media and communication, and media and culture industries. 

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

About Media and Visual Arts Department, Koç University

Koc University is a foundation-funded, non-profit institution located in Istanbul, Turkey. The university is committed to the pursuit of excellence in both research and teaching. Koç University is among the top 350-400 universities according to THE 2024 University Rankings, and 55th according to 2023 THE Young University Rankings. With 8820 active students, the university offers 22 undergraduate, 42 Master’s and 29 Phd programs. The medium of instruction is English. MAVA at Koç University offers an interdisciplinary curriculum that emphasizes visual communication, visual design, interaction design, visual arts, media studies, communications theory,  media/arts management, photography, film, and production. With this diversity, the department offers four certification programs focusing on Design, User Experience, Film and Video, and Media and Management. 

Should you have further administrative or technical questions, please contact the CSSH Dean’s Assistant, Ms. Ipek Yarar, at IYARAR@ku.edu.tr  

For more information about the position, please contact Assoc. Prof. Suncem Koçer at SUKOCER@ku.edu.tr