Assistant Professor in International Relations
Join Koç University’s College of Administrative Sciences and Economics as an Assistant Professor in International Relations, specializing in great power politics and strategic competition.
Best for:Best for early-career scholars in International Relations with a PhD in Political Science or IR, a strong publication record, and a focus on great power dynamics, strategic competition, or global governance.
Overview
Koç University’s College of Administrative Sciences and Economics invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor position in International Relations, starting in September 2027. This role focuses on teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, supervising student research, and contributing to the department’s strengths in IR theory, conflict studies, foreign policy, and global governance. The successful candidate will be expected to publish in top-tier journals and engage with the vibrant academic community in Istanbul. The position is ideal for scholars with a strong publication record and expertise in great power politics, strategic competition, and the evolving international order.
What you'll do
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in International Relations, including designing and delivering syllabi aligned with departmental standards.
- Supervise student research projects and dissertations at both the master’s and PhD levels.
- Publish original research in top-tier, Web of Science-indexed journals, contributing to the department’s intellectual reputation.
- Engage in departmental and university-wide academic activities, including participating in seminars, conferences, and intellectual discussions.
- Develop and maintain a competitive research agenda focused on great power politics, strategic competition, or related subfields.
- Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the department’s strengths in IR theory, conflict studies, and global governance.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in International Relations or Political Science, preferably awarded within the past three years or expected by September 2027
Language: English; proficiency required for teaching and research
Instruction: English
Publications: At least one Web of Science-indexed journal article published by September 2027
- Strong publication record with at least one Web of Science-indexed journal article published by September 2027
- Proven teaching experience at the university level, including course design and student supervision
- Expertise in great power politics, strategic competition, or related subfields of International Relations
- Ability to conduct and publish high-impact research in IR theory, conflict studies, or global governance
- Fluency in academic English for teaching and research
- PhD in International Relations or Political Science required
- PhD awarded within the past three years or expected by September 2027
- No explicit nationality or residency restrictions mentioned
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-15
Applicants must submit a cover letter explaining their research and teaching fit, a CV, up to three sample publications (including one Web of Science-indexed article), a teaching portfolio (including a sample syllabus and evaluations if available), and three letters of reference. All materials must be uploaded via the online submission form available on the university’s website. Applicants should also provide educational background details through the form.
- Cover letter explaining research and teaching alignment with department needs
- Current curriculum vitae
- Up to three sample publications or working papers (at least one Web of Science-indexed journal article)
- Teaching portfolio including a sample syllabus and teaching evaluations (if available)
- Three letters of reference
Contact
Vildan Ertuğrul· Dean’s Office, College of Administrative Sciences and Economics
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