Assistant Professor (EXPIRED)

Two positions (rank: Assistant Professor), commencing September 2016. Candidates should have an earned PhD in philosophy at the time of appointment and show evidence of outstanding research potential. Three undergraduate courses (two preparations) per semester in small classes. AOS and AOC open, but only candidates with a background and strength in analytic philosophy are requested to apply. The Department offers, among others, a couple of multi-section, university-wide courses in social and political philosophy. These are in the tradition of "great books" and prospective faculty should be prepared to teach them. Salary competitive and commensurate with credentials. Rent-free furnished apartment on campus is among the fringe benefits.

Candidates should provide a cover letter, CV, contact information for three referees, and a writing sample. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by Monday December 21, 2015. All applications will be kept strictly confidential. Please submit application online at stars.bilkent.edu.tr/staffapp/PHIL2016junior

Bilkent, the first and the best-known private university in Turkey, is building a department that will be an important center for philosophy. The Department currently has 10 full-time members of which eight are international faculty. The language of instruction throughout the university is exclusively English. Information about the department and the university can be found at www.phil.bilkent.edu.tr