Mardin Artuklu University, Turkey, invites applications for full-time positions in Turkish Language and Literature, Kurdish Language and Literature, Syriac Language and Literature, Arabic Language and Literature, Persian Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Economics, Art History, Archaeology and Architecture. Positions are available for candidates at all ranks beginning in April 2011 or earlier. Successful candidates, once hired, are expected to fulfill their respective Department’s requirements with regard to teaching, research, record of publications, and service to the institution. Junior candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment. All candidates should have an excellent command of English and one of Turkish, Arabic, Persian, Kurdish, Syriac and a strong commitment to teaching and research.

Mardin Artuklu University (ARTUKLU) is a newly founded, public university which has put forward a vision of research and teaching in social sciences, humanities and architecture. ARTUKLU aims to be an elite research university in especially the middle east region. The medium of instruction is English and Turkish. The campus is located in Mardin, south east region of Turkey which is thousands years old historical city.

ARTUKLU is an equal opportunity employer, and socially and financially supports its faculty members’ housing, medical insurance and other needs. Salary is very competitive and commensurate to rank, experience and qualifications.

Review of applications will begin on June 2nd, 2010, and continue until the positions are filled. Please submit an application file that includes information about your research and teaching interests, your curriculum vitae, two samples of written work and names of three references (for senior candidates) or three letters of recommendation (for junior candidates) via e-mail to: M. Fatih Kılıç (mimfatih@gmail.com). Short-listed candidates will be individually informed of their selection for formal interviews and job talks/lectures.

Mardin Artuklu University: www.artuklu.edu.tr