Assistant / Associate / Full Professor (Open Rank) in Graphic Design / Design Studies

Institution : Bilkent University – Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

Department of Graphic Design

Ankara, Türkiye

Description

The Department of Graphic Design at Bilkent University invites applications for a full-time, open-rank faculty position beginning Fall 2026.

We seek a Ph.D.-level candidate with a strong academic background and research record in graphic design, industrial design, or the humanities, who demonstrates an ability to integrate theory, research, and creative practice.

The successful candidate will contribute to our interdisciplinary approach to design education, bringing expertise that bridges visual communication, design culture, and design methods.

Responsibilities

• Teach design theory, studio, and / or research courses at undergraduate and graduate

levels

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

About Bilkent University and the Department

Founded in 1984 as Türkiye’s first private, non-profit university, Bilkent University is internationally recognized for its commitment to research and excellence in higher education.

The Department of Graphic Design combines creative practice, critical inquiry, and theoretical rigor. Faculty members are active in research, design, and creative production, engaging in national and international collaborations. The department emphasizes design as a cultural, communicative, and technological practice.

What We Offer

Application Instructions

Applications should include :

1. Cover Letter (specifying research and teaching interests)

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Portfolio (of scholarly or creative work)

4. Research Statement

5. Teaching Statement

6. Names and contact information of three references

Keywords

Graphic Design, Design Studies, Industrial Design, Visual Communication, Design Research, Humanities, Design Theory, Creative Practice, Interdisciplinary Design, Faculty Position, Bilkent University, Türkiye