Assistant Professor of Architecture
Ozyegin University
Turkey

Özyeğin University, a dynamic and innovative institution located in Istanbul, is accepting applications for a full-time Assistant Professor faculty position. We are seeking candidates with a strong background in research and teaching who are eager to contribute to the interdisciplinary academic environment of our university.

Established in 2007 by the Hüsnü M. Özyeğin Foundation, Özyeğin University is an entrepreneurial research university focused on global impact, student development, and academic excellence. It offers 25 bachelors, 36 masters, and 10 doctoral programs across 7 faculties and 3 graduate schools. Özyeğin University is committed to advancing its research capabilities, with a rapidly growing research output driven by its ambitious graduate programs and a dynamic academic community that fosters innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recognized internationally, the university ranks second globally among foundation and private universities newly established within the last 20 years in the “THE Young Universities Rankings.” It has also led Türkiye’s foundation universities in the “THE Impact Rankings” for 6 consecutive years.

In 2013, the Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design was established with the objective of fostering professional responsibility and ethical awareness through the development of design/construction/production knowledge and skills. This is achieved through interdisciplinary research, theoretical and applied enquiries, and experimental, critical, and creative perspectives, which are used to create dynamic, user-centred living environments in environmental, social, and technological contexts. Our department is an educational member of the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (IFI).

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in interior architecture or interior architecture and environmental design, PhD in a related design field (interior architecture, environmental control systems, design computing or interdisciplinary design programs),
• Commitment to excellent teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels (Course load: 3+2),
• Actively participating in the formation of multidisciplinary research and collaborations,
• Candidates must have published their research outputs in internationally recognized academic journals (SSCI, SCIE, AHCI, Scopus indexed) or submitted to relevant journals for publication and be in the peer-review process.
• Being involved in national and/or international research projects is an advantage.

Responsibilities:

• Developing and presenting innovative undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Conducting high-impact research to be published in top-tier academic journals.
• Advising undergraduate and graduate students and contributing to the development of the department's academic programs.
• Collaborating with other faculty members on interdisciplinary research projects and initiatives.
• Develop a strong research plan to apply for research funds such as TÜBİTAK, Horizon and ERC.
• Actively serve the university, professional organizations and academic communities.

Candidates must submit a motivation letter with their CV, teaching and research statements and full contact information of three references. Please direct questions and submit applications by e-mail to Banu Çavdar, banu.cavdar@ozyegin.edu.tr