The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Sabanci University, invites
applications from early or mid-career level scholars for a faculty
position in Conflict Resolution.
A PhD in conflict resolution or in a related discipline (Anthropology,
Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Management, Communication) is
required. Research excellence and teaching performance are important criteria
for selection. Having a specialization in one or more of the
following areas is preferred: peace psychology; scientific study of peace and conflict;
dynamics of cooperation; approaches to peacemaking; theories of applied conflict
resolution; processes and mechanisms for solving and transforming conflicts.
Sabancı University encourages interdisciplinary teaching and research by
specialists in all areas. The prospective faculty member is expected to work
closely with other specialists in the social sciences. Duties for the
position include teaching two courses per semester at the graduate and/or
undergraduate levels and conducting publishable research.
Sabancı University, a private, innovative academic institution, offers
excellent facilities at a modern campus located in Istanbul, Turkey. The
University admits top-ranking students to its programs. The medium of
instruction is English. It provides faculty members with excellent support,
including housing on campus or a housing stipend. The Faculty of Arts
and Social Sciences has degree programs in Conflict Analysis and Resolution
(MA), Cultural Studies (BA, MA), Economics (BA, MA, PhD), European Studies (MA),
History (MA, PhD), Management (BA), Political Science (MA, PhD), Social and
Political Studies (BA), Turkish Studies (MA) and Visual Arts and Communication Design (BA, MA).
Please refer to http://www.sabanciuniv.edu/ssbf/conf/eng/ for more
information. Applicants need to include a resume, brief statement of research and teaching
goals, and three letters of recommendation to:
Professor Mehmet Bac
Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences,
Sabancı University,
Orhanli, Tuzla
Istanbul, Turkey, 34956.
