Assistant Professor of Communication Science

Ozyegin University

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 bachelor’s, 36 master’s, and 10 doctoral programs across 7 faculties and 3 graduate schools. The university is committed to advancing its research capabilities, with a rapidly growing research output driven by ambitious graduate programs and a dynamic academic community that fosters innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recognized internationally, Özyeğin 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 six consecutive years.

Founded in 2013, the Department of Communication Design provides students with the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in communication and design through interdisciplinary research, theoretical and practical inquiry, as well as experimental, critical, and creative perspectives in the fields of visual, digital, and interactive media. The department aims to foster dynamic and user/audience-centered content production, focusing on contemporary practices within the contexts of media, culture, and technology. The program is dedicated to cultivating professional responsibility and ethical awareness, while nurturing innovative individuals who can contribute to both academic and professional fields of production. The department also places great importance on establishing collaborations with national and international institutions in the fields of communication design.

Qualifications:

  • Holding a Ph.D. in a relevant design field (Graphic Design, Visual Communication Design, Communication Design, Communication Studies, Visual Arts, Design Studies, Game Studies, or Performance Studies)

  • Possessing theoretical and practical knowledge and experience in the core areas of Communication Design (such as Basic Design, Typography, Interaction Design, Interface Design, Design History)

  • Having theoretical and practical knowledge and experience in at least one of the multimedia fields (such as Digital Design Processes, Video Production, Post-Production, Motion Graphics, Digital Illustration, Game Design, Digital Publishing Design, Service Design)

  • 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

  • Developing a strong research plan to apply for research funds such as TÜBİTAK, Horizon, and ERC

  • Actively serving the university, professional organizations, and academic communities

Application Process:
Candidates must submit:

  • A motivation letter

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

  • Teaching and research statements

  • Full contact information of three references

Please direct questions and submit applications by e-mail to: Banu Çavdar, banu.cavdar@ozyegin.edu.tr

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