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Assistant, Associate or Full Professor position in Department of Visual Communication and Design

Employer
YEDITEPE UNIVERSITY
Location
Istanbul/Turkey
Closing date
28 Aug 2020

Yeditepe University in İstanbul invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the Department of Journalism at the Faculty of Communication. Established in 1996 Yeditepe University is one of the biggest foundation universities in Turkey. The University provides high quality education across 13 faculties, 77 undergraduate and 4 associate programs. 

The Faculty of Communication, also established in 1996, has 5 departments and over 2000 students. At the post graduate level, the master’s degree programs offered in Animation Design, Journalism, Visual Communication Design, Public Relations and Publicity, Media and Communication Management, Integrated Marketing Communications Management, and Radio, Television and Cinema, along with a doctoral program in Media Studies, are coordinated by the Institute of Social Sciences. The Faculty of Communication’s purpose-built, state-of-the-art facilities provide a hands-on learning environment for students. In order to further stimulate practice-based learning, a student-run communication agency has been established in 2016.  

The Department of Visual Communication and Design is seeking to appoint an outstanding academic at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor.  

Qualifications: 

Candidates are expected to have a PhD in Visual Communication Design, Graphic Design, Media Production, Communications, or closely related discipline, have a solid track record of research publications and demonstrate excellence in teaching a variety of applied and theoretical visual communication design, communication and media studies courses at the University level. Preference will be given to candidates who specialized in computer graphics (2D, 3D), motion design in 3D, digital design and illustrations, interactive design, modelling in virtual environments, and/or AI in visual communication design. Relevant industry experience is highly valued.

Non-native English speakers should have a valid English exam result, unless they have obtained bachelor and/or doctoral degrees from a university in an English-speaking country. 

Responsibilities: 

The successful candidate will teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in Visual Communication Design, supervise masters and PhD students, counsel students, share administrative tasks with the other members of the department and serve on faculty and university committees as appropriate. Candidates with an interest in collaborative research with international partners are desirable. 

Remuneration : Salary will be commensurate with qualifications, experience and internal equity. Benefits package, including accommodation and medical health care insurance will be offered.

How to Apply:

Please submit an up to date curriculum vitae, a covering letter (max. 500 words) explaining your interest in the position, and names and contact details of three academic referees.

Review Process:

Applications will be reviewed in August-September 2020 and only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Final interviews will be conducted by the top management and an offer will be extended to standout candidates.

Yeditepe University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment or to extend the search until suitable candidates are identified or to make an appointment by invitation.

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