Dear all,
Below is the call for the open faculty position Koç
University/İstanbul/Turkey:
The Department of Media and Visual Arts at Koç University would like to
invite applications for a full-time assistant professor position starting
in September 2016, connected to the Koç University - Arçelik Research
Center for Creative Industries (KUAR).
The position is allocated for candidates specializing in Industrial Product
Design, or Interaction Design. Applicants are expected to have a PhD degree
in design, engineering or social sciences prior to the time of appointment
in September 2016, a record of demonstrated research accomplishments. We
especially encourage applications from candidates whose research agenda is
interdisciplinary. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and
experience.
Koç University is a foundation-funded, non-profit institution located in
Istanbul, Turkey. The university is committed to the pursuit of excellence
in both research and teaching. The medium of instruction is English. Normal
teaching load consists of four courses per year. The university's
Department of Media and Visual Arts has programs at undergraduate and
graduate levels. More information about the university can be found at:
www.ku.edu.tr
Koç University Arçelik Research Center for Creative Industries (KUAR),
founded jointly by Koç University and Arçelik A.Ş. (see www.arcelikas.com)
in 2015, aims to add value, via research, that increases the efficiency and
international competitiveness of Turkish creative industries. A wide range
of topics such as lifestyle, entertainment (game, performance, movies,
drama, animation), cultural heritage (exhibitions, heritage, analysis),
info-assistance, transportation, education, healthcare lie within the scope
of research conducted at KUAR, where research and development on
conceptual/experimental/visionary prototypes, working prototypes, re-design
prototypes of products, design guidelines is undertaken. KUAR's 250m2
open-plan workspace is located within Koç University's main campus in
Saryer. Facilities that include workshops for fabricating electronics and
mechanical components, IT resources, studios and equipment for audio/visual
productions, user experience laboratories and exhibition spaces are
available for use by researchers at KUAR.
The deadline for applications is March 31 2016 or until the position is
filled.
Interested persons should compile the following, in a single PDF file:
Curriculum vitae
Cover letter
Relevant sample work
Summary statement of research and teaching goals
Fill out the online Application Cover Form:
https://cssh.ku.edu.tr/applicationcoverform
The above documents and 3 letters of reference should be e-mailed to:
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Office of the Dean - Prof. Ahmet çduygu (c/o Gizem Bekil)
Koç University College of Social Sciences and Humanities
Rumelifeneri Yolu 34450, Saryer, İstanbul, Turkey
- See more at:
https://chroniclevitae.com/jobs/0000918653-01#sthash.jDrYsgNh.dpuf
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