[visionlist] Chairperson Position at the Department of Psychology, Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey

[Huseyin Boyaci]

*Chairperson of the Department of Psychology*

*Bilkent University, Ankara,Turkey*


The Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences at Bilkent 
University is inviting applications for the position of Department Chair 
of Psychology. We are seeking a dynamic leader and scholar to facilitate 
the Psychology Department's vision in research and teaching. The 
Psychology Department is comprised of a rapidly growing team of 
international academics and currently has a strong focus on cognitive, 
developmental and social psychology. Bilkent University is committed to 
expanding the department into other domains in psychology and the 
chairperson will have an opportunity to shape the department for the 
future. Psychology Department faculty members are 
internationally-recognized scientists that have well-funded research 
programs and publish extensively in ISI-indexed journals. As well as 
publishing in high-impact journals, Bilkent University expects faculty 
to perform superior teaching and mentoring for undergraduate students. 
Thus, the Psychology Department faculty members are dedicated to 
excellence in teaching in addition to their successful research 
programs. Bilkent University, located in Ankara, the capital city of 
Turkey, is a leading private research institution and the language of 
teaching is English.


*Responsibilities and Qualifications: *The Chairperson should build upon 
the department's vision of excellence in research and teaching. 
Additional key responsibilities include budget administration and 
management, faculty development and evaluation, and general management 
of the department. Moreover, the candidate must actively help expand the 
department and develop the post-graduate program, which is planned to be 
opened in the near future. Successful candidates will be 
internationally-recognized scholars with a history of excellence in 
research and teaching, as well as administrative experience. Candidates 
must have a PhD or equivalent degree in Psychology and hold the rank of 
Full or Associate Professor, as well as a strong track record in 
research as evidenced by the quality of publications and success in 
obtaining research grants.

*Appointment and Application Procedure: *The appointment for the 
Department Chairperson is a 12-month position and the salary for this 
position is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Bilkent 
University faculty are offered rent-free housing and various other 
benefits including private health insurance. Inquiries should be 
directed to Prof. Dilek Önkal, Dean of the Faculty of Economics, 
Administrative and Social Sciences (onkal at bilkent.edu.tr). Applications 
should include a letter of interest describing qualifications, a 
personal statement of leadership skills and experience, curriculum 
vitae, and names of three references. Application materials should be 
sent electronically to Executive Secretary Eser Berkel Sunar 
(sunar at bilkent.edu.tr). Review of applications will begin immediately 
and continue until the position is filled. For more information about 
the Psychology Department and Bilkent University please visit the 
websites for the Department (http://www.psy.bilkent.edu.tr/), Faculty of 
Economics, Administrative, and Social Sciences 
(http://feass.bilkent.edu.tr/) and the University 
(http://www.bilkent.edu.tr/).

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