Advertiser: Faculty of Business Administration, Bilkent University

Field(s) of specialization: Finance

Position type(s): Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Full Professor

Location of job: MA Building, Bilkent University, Main Campus, Ankara, 06800, Turkey

Degree required: Doctorate

Job start date: 2027-09-01

Job duration: Continuing/permanent

Letters of reference required: 3

Target date for applications: 1 Dec 2026

Application deadline: 15 Dec 2026 midnight UTC (accepting applications)

Posting end date: 31 May 2027

Interviews: Interviews will be conducted remotely by video starting December, 2026.

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The Faculty of Business Administration at Bilkent University invites applications for full-time, tenure-track faculty positions in Finance at all ranks.

We are seeking candidates committed to producing high-quality research with potential to publish in the top finance and economics journals. The University provides a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and extensive research support, including travel to conferences, private healthcare, and rent-free, furnished on-campus housing. The suburban campus offers a pleasant living environment, complemented by an international school (pre-K to 12) for faculty members with children.

Assistant Professorship applicants should have or be close to completing a PhD in Finance or Economics with an emphasis in Finance. Starting Assistant Professors receive additional research funding and a reduced teaching load.

Associate and Full Professorship applicants must have a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching.

The starting date is September 2027.

The Faculty of Business Administration

The Faculty of Business Administration at Bilkent University is an AACSB-accredited business school offering a range of degree programs, including BS, MBA, EMBA, MS and PhD. The language of instruction is English. To learn more, visit https://fba.bilkent.edu.tr/ .

Bilkent University

Located in Ankara, Türkiye, Bilkent is a private, non-profit research university with excellent research and teaching facilities. For detailed information about its programs and campus resources, visit https://w3.bilkent.edu.tr/www/ .

Ankara, the vibrant capital and the second largest city of Türkiye, is a hub for culture, arts, and government. The city boasts a lively scene with theatres, opera, ballet, jazz and modern dance. It is also home to the Grand National Assembly, ministries, foreign embassies, and 18 universities. Ankara hosts a diverse international community, including at Bilkent University.

Applications

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, job market paper, other samples of research, and three letters of recommendation. The final application deadline is December 15, 2026. We will begin screening applications and conducting initial online interviews in early December.