Faculty Positions in Fine Arts
Bilkent University invites applications for full-time faculty positions across all academic ranks in the Fine Arts Department.
Best for:Best for experienced artists, curators, and researchers in contemporary art, sculpture, painting, or related disciplines with a strong academic profile.
Overview
The Department of Fine Arts at Bilkent University is seeking research-oriented faculty members at the professor, associate professor, or assistant professor levels to begin in January or September 2027. The multidisciplinary department offers undergraduate instruction spanning painting, sculpture, ceramics, drawing, and printmaking, successfully blending traditional techniques with contemporary artistic practices. Candidates are expected to maintain an active research agenda alongside high-quality creative practice, while contributing to both theoretical and practical coursework. Successful applicants will actively teach, mentor emerging artists, and engage with modern digital or traditional studio technologies.
What you'll do
- Deliver engaging theoretical and practical instruction to undergraduate and graduate students in various fine arts disciplines.
- Maintain an active, high-level research and creative practice agenda aligned with contemporary art developments.
- Mentor and support the artistic development of early-career students and artists.
- Integrate emerging and industry-standard technologies into studio and classroom environments.
- Contribute to departmental curriculum development and exhibition or curatorial projects.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD or Proficiency in Arts in painting, sculpture, drawing, ceramics, printmaking, contemporary art, history of art, or digital art
Language: English proficiency for teaching and academic collaboration
Instruction: English
Publications: Strong ongoing research and publication or exhibition agenda
- Demonstrated record of high-quality artistic practice and academic research
- Expertise in one or more core fine arts disciplines such as painting, sculpture, ceramics, or contemporary art
- Ability to teach theoretical and practical design and art skills at university level
- Active research agenda in art or art history
- Must hold a PhD or Proficiency in Arts degree at the time of application
Funding & terms
How to apply
Interested candidates should submit their application materials through the online portal provided by Bilkent University's Fine Arts Department. Ensure all required documentation reflecting your artistic practice and academic background is included.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Research statement
- Portfolio of creative work
Contact
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