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<p>Dear all,<br>
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<p>Bilkent University invites applications for tenure-track
faculty positions (rank open) in the Department of Psychology.
In line with the university’s strategic plan to expand the
department (<a href="http://www.psy.bilkent.edu.tr/">psy.bilkent.edu.tr</a>),
we welcome applications for multiple positions from promising
and established scholars across all areas of psychology.
Outstanding applicants from all subfields (social,
developmental, cognitive, clinical) are strongly encouraged to
apply.</p>
<p>Qualifications and Responsibilities: Applicants should have a
Ph.D. in psychology or a 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 (with no teaching
requirement during summers, and a possibility of reduced
teaching in the first year of appointment), and supervise Ph.D.,
and Master’s students.</p>
<p>Appointment: The full-time appointment will begin in September
2026 (negotiable). Salary will be competitive and commensurate
with qualifications and experience.</p>
<p>The language of instruction at Bilkent is English. The
Psychology Department serves around 400 undergraduate students,
50 graduate students, and strives for excellence in teaching and
world-class research. Both the Psychology Department and the
Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Neuroscience
(neuro.bilkent.edu.tr), where a number of faculty are jointly
affiliated, offer Master’s and Ph.D. programs. For 5 consecutive
years, each newly admitted Psychology major has scored in the
top 6% or higher on the national university entrance exam. The
Department has newly renovated research laboratories, as well as
access to the university’s state-of-the-art facilities, which
include a 3 Tesla MRI scanner, animal research center, and EEG
equipment.</p>
<p>Bilkent is located in Ankara, Turkey’s metropolitan capital,
with daily direct flights to Istanbul and other major European
cities. Bilkent University provides faculty members and their
families with free housing, access to private health insurance,
International Baccalaureate schooling options for dependents,
and other benefits.</p>
<p>Applicants should submit</p>
<ol>
<li>Cover letter</li>
<li>CV</li>
<li>Teaching Statement</li>
<li>Research Statement</li>
<li>PDF copies of 3 Representative Publications</li>
<li>Contact Information for 3 Professional References</li>
</ol>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The review of applications
will begin immediately on a rolling basis and will continue
until the positions are filled. The final deadline for full
consideration is January 15, 2026.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Applications can be
submitted through the application portal (<a
href="https://stars.bilkent.edu.tr/staffapp/PSYC2026OR"
class="moz-txt-link-freetext">https://stars.bilkent.edu.tr/staffapp/PSYC2026OR</a>).
For more information regarding the Psychology Department and
Bilkent University, please visit the following websites:</span></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.psy.bilkent.edu.tr" target="_blank"
rel="noopener">psy.bilkent.edu.tr</a></li>
<li><a href="https://neuro.bilkent.edu.tr/" target="_blank"
rel="noopener">neuro.bilkent.edu.tr</a></li>
<li><a href="http://feass.bilkent.edu.tr" target="_blank"
rel="noopener">feass.bilkent.edu.tr</a></li>
<li><a href="https://w3.bilkent.edu.tr/www/" target="_blank"
rel="noopener">bilkent.edu.tr</a></li>
</ul>
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