Assistant Professor of Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy at Bilkent University invites applications for one full-time Assistant Professor position. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in philosophy by the time of appointment and provide evidence of a robust and developing research trajectory. We especially welcome applications from women and members of groups underrepresented in philosophy.

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 19 full-time research faculty members (17 of whom are international), and offers B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees in philosophy. Its graduate community includes more than 30 students, including 20 doctoral students.

Bilkent University is a non-profit foundation university in Ankara, supported by its own endowment. The University has a vibrant international community, with faculty from more than 40 countries, and English is the language of instruction. The university offers a generous benefits package including rent-free housing on campus, private health insurance, and subsidized private schooling for dependents (K-12, IB curriculum). 

As research is a priority at Bilkent University, its support includes grants for conference travel and sabbatical eligibility after the third year. The University also provides the Department with generous funding to invite visiting speakers and organize international conferences.

The teaching load is four courses per academic year (2+2).

Application Materials:

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Research statement
4. Teaching statement
5. Writing sample
6. Contact details for at least three referees

For more information, visit the Department of Philosophy website. Questions may be directed to [email protected].