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Position Description:

The Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design at Bilkent University invites applications for full-time faculty positions at various academic ranks, commencing in the upcoming academic year. We seek to hire for research-based positions. The medium of education at Bilkent University is English. The faculty emphasises a cross-disciplinary approach to scholarship, design, and teaching. Faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly research, creative teaching, and service.

Location: Ankara, Türkiye
Institution: Bilkent University
Type: Full-time / Permanent
Ranks: Instructor / Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Post Date: October, 2026
Start Date: Negotiable upon offer

Ranks

	01	Instructor
	02	Assistant Professor
	03	Associate Professor
	04	Professor

Teaching and Academic Responsibilities:

• Conduct high-impact, peer-reviewed research or produce outstanding creative scholarship in interior architecture, spatial design, or environmental design.
• Translate their research into innovative studio approaches, cross-disciplinary teaching methods, and engage students in critical design processes.
• Supervise M.F.A. and Ph.D. theses within the graduate program.
• Participate in departmental committees, contribute to the development of studio pedagogy and curricula, and undertake academic service.
• Foster inclusive and collaborative learning environments.

Research Expectations

Applicants for research-track faculty positions are expected to have:

• A strong record of scholarly and/or creative output.
• A clearly articulated research agenda with the potential for sustained development, publication and contribution to the department’s research culture.
• Engagement with diverse forms of research including design-led inquiry, interdisciplinary experimental projects, material investigations, and peer-recognised creative scholarship.

Required Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Interior Architecture, Architecture, Environmental Design, or a closely related discipline.
• A strong record (or clear potential) of international publications and research grants.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English.
• Applicants who are ABD (All But Dissertation) may be considered, provided that their doctoral degree is completed before September 1, 2027.

What We Offer?

• A highly competitive salary package and benefits.
• Subsidized on-campus faculty housing (for professor, associate professor, and assistant professor).
• Comprehensive private health insurance.
• Generous research start-up funds and travel support for international conferences.

About Bilkent University and IAED

Founded in 1984 as Türkiye’s first non-profit private university, Bilkent University has established a strong tradition of research and academic excellence. Located in Ankara, the university offers a vibrant international academic environment, brings together scholars and students from diverse disciplinary and cultural backgrounds, and houses the richest library collection in the region.

Established in 1986 as one of Bilkent University’s earliest academic programs, the Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design (IAED) is among the pioneering institutions of interior architecture education. With four decades of experience, the department fosters a cross-disciplinary academic environment that connects spatial design, material and technological inquiry, environmental studies, and critical research. Through research-informed teaching, IAED brings creative practice into dialogue with scientific investigation and the social and cultural dimensions of the built environment.