Assistant Professor of English Language and Literature
Join Bilkent University as an Assistant Professor in English Language and Literature with a focus on British or global Anglophone literatures.
Best for:Best for literature scholars with a completed PhD in English or Comparative Literature and a specialization in poetry, medieval studies, or British and global Anglophone literatures.
Overview
The Department of English Language and Literature at Bilkent University invites applications for a permanent full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor starting in September 2027. We seek scholars specializing in British or global Anglophone literatures, with a particular interest in candidates focusing on poetry and/or medieval studies. The role involves maintaining an active research agenda, teaching undergraduate courses across various literary genres and periods, and participating in an expanding academic department. Successful candidates will enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including on-campus housing, and a supportive research environment in Ankara.
What you'll do
- Deliver specialized undergraduate teaching within the candidate's core research field and across various literary periods and genres
- Maintain a robust, clearly defined independent research agenda and produce scholarly publications
- Engage in departmental service and contribute to the ongoing expansion and academic community of the department
- Maintain a standard faculty teaching load of 2-2 courses per semester
- Mentor undergraduate students and evaluate coursework and examinations
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in English or Comparative Literature in hand by May 2027
Language: English; fully proficient for academic instruction and research
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated record of effective teaching in higher education
- Clearly defined and viable research agenda in British or global Anglophone literatures
- Specialized expertise in poetry and/or medieval studies
- Ability to teach diverse genres and historical periods in English literature
- Must hold a PhD in English or Comparative Literature by May 2027
- Applicants working solely on U.S. literature are not eligible, though transatlantic and comparative approaches are welcomed
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-04
Applications must be submitted online through the Bilkent University staff application portal by clicking the apply button. Ensure all required application materials, including your CV, statements, and writing sample, are uploaded prior to the deadline. Short-listed candidates will be contacted separately for letters of recommendation.
- Cover letter
- CV
- Teaching philosophy statement
- Research statement
- Article-length writing sample
- List of three referees
Contact
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