Assistant Professor

The Department of Philosophy at Bilkent University invites applications for one full-time assistant professor position. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in philosophy at the time of appointment. All candidates should have an active research agenda. Women and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. 

The Department’s philosophical orientation is analytical, broadly understood. Current members of the department work and publish in all major areas of contemporary analytic philosophy, as well as in the history of philosophy. The Department currently has 14 full-time members, of which 11 are international faculty. The Department offers B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees in philosophy.

As research is a priority at Bilkent University, its support includes grants for conference travel and the possibility of sabbatical leave following the third year. Successful applicants will benefit from a reduced teaching load during the first two years.

Bilkent University, located in suburban Ankara, is a non-profit foundation university supported by its own endowment. It is home to a vibrant international community. Its faculty members come from 40 different countries, and the language of instruction across the university is English. The university offers a generous benefits package including on-campus housing, health insurance, and subsidized private schooling for faculty members’ dependents in the K-12 levels leading to an IB degree.

You will need to apply online using the university’s online application system: https://stars.bilkent.edu.tr/staffapp/PHIL2024.

Applicants must upload a (i) cover letter, (ii) CV, (iii) research statement, (iv) teaching statement, and (v) writing sample. In addition, (vi) candidates are required to provide contact details for at least three referees.