Assistant Professor of Industrial Enginering (Ozyegin University)

Özyeğin University, Istanbul, Turkey About Özyeğin University Özyeğin University (ÖzÜ), a dynamic, innovative, and entrepreneurial academic institution in Istanbul, is accepting applications for full-time Assistant Professor positions. We are seeking candidates with a strong background in research and teaching who are eager to contribute to our university's interdisciplinary academic environment. Founded in 2007 by the Hüsnü M. Özyeğin Foundation, Özyeğin University is an entrepreneurial research university focused on global impact, student development, and academic excellence. The university offers 25 undergraduate, 36 master's, and 10 doctoral programs across 7 faculties and 3 institutes. Özyeğin University aims to strengthen its research capabilities through a rapidly growing research output, driven by ambitious graduate programs and a dynamic academic community fostering innovative, interdisciplinary collaborations. Internationally recognized, Özyeğin University is ranked second among foundation and private universities established in the last 20 years in the THE Young University Rankings and has been ranked first among Turkey's foundation universities in the THE Impact Rankings for the past six years. About the Department The Department of Industrial Design, established in 2013, offers students the opportunity to acquire professional design training and skills through interdisciplinary research, theoretical and applied inquiry, and experimental, critical, and creative perspectives in the fields of product and service design. The department focuses on contemporary design practices required by today's world with a flexible and innovative curriculum that incorporates a user-centered interaction philosophy, strong industrial relations, business/marketing management, and a sectoral focus. Aiming to foster awareness of professional responsibility, ethics, and sustainability, the program cultivates innovative and entrepreneurial designers who contribute to both academic and professional production fields. The department also prioritizes developing collaborations with national and international institutions in industrial design. Qualifications Bachelor's and/or Doctoral degrees in Industrial Design. (Candidates who do not have a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design are expected to have a Doctoral degree in Industrial Design.) Experience in Industrial Design project courses. Ability to teach at least two subjects in the following fields: Basic Design, Design Visualization Techniques (Sketch, Modeling), Prototyping, Design Engineering (Manufacturing, Material Technologies), Interaction Design, Human-Centered Design (Ergonomics, UX, UA), Design/Project Management, Design History, etc. Commitment to excellent teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels (Course load: 3+2). Active involvement in interdisciplinary research and collaborations. Proven record or strong potential to publish research outputs in internationally recognized journals (SSCI, SCIE, AHCI, Scopus indexed) or under peer review. Participation in national and/or international research projects is preferred. Responsibilities Develop and deliver innovative undergraduate and graduate courses. Conduct high-impact research for publication in top-tier academic journals. Actively participate in university–industry collaborations, including establishing, developing, and managing such relationships. Advise undergraduate and graduate students and contribute to curriculum development. Collaborate with other faculty members on interdisciplinary research projects. Develop a strong research plan to apply for research funds such as TÜBİTAK, Horizon, and ERC. Serve actively within the university, professional organizations, and academic communities. Application Process Candidates must submit the following materials: Motivation letter Curriculum Vitae (CV) Teaching and research statements Full contact information of three references Questions and applications should be emailed to: Banu Çavdar ???? banu.cavdar@ozyegin.edu.tr If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Özyeğin University, Istanbul, Turkey

About Özyeğin University

Özyeğin University (ÖzÜ), a dynamic, innovative, and entrepreneurial academic institution in Istanbul, is accepting applications for full-time Assistant Professor positions. We are seeking candidates with a strong background in research and teaching who are eager to contribute to our university's interdisciplinary academic environment.

Founded in 2007 by the Hüsnü M. Özyeğin Foundation, Özyeğin University is an entrepreneurial research university focused on global impact, student development, and academic excellence. The university offers 25 undergraduate, 36 master's, and 10 doctoral programs across 7 faculties and 3 institutes.

Özyeğin University aims to strengthen its research capabilities through a rapidly growing research output, driven by ambitious graduate programs and a dynamic academic community fostering innovative, interdisciplinary collaborations. Internationally recognized, Özyeğin University is ranked second among foundation and private universities established in the last 20 years in the THE Young University Rankings and has been ranked first among Turkey's foundation universities in the THE Impact Rankings for the past six years.

About the Department

The Department of Industrial Design, established in 2013, offers students the opportunity to acquire professional design training and skills through interdisciplinary research, theoretical and applied inquiry, and experimental, critical, and creative perspectives in the fields of product and service design.

The department focuses on contemporary design practices required by today's world with a flexible and innovative curriculum that incorporates a user-centered interaction philosophy, strong industrial relations, business/marketing management, and a sectoral focus. Aiming to foster awareness of professional responsibility, ethics, and sustainability, the program cultivates innovative and entrepreneurial designers who contribute to both academic and professional production fields. The department also prioritizes developing collaborations with national and international institutions in industrial design.

Qualifications

Bachelor's and/or Doctoral degrees in Industrial Design.
(Candidates who do not have a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design are expected to have a Doctoral degree in Industrial Design.)
Experience in Industrial Design project courses.
Ability to teach at least two subjects in the following fields:
Basic Design, Design Visualization Techniques (Sketch, Modeling), Prototyping, Design Engineering (Manufacturing, Material Technologies), Interaction Design, Human-Centered Design (Ergonomics, UX, UA), Design/Project Management, Design History, etc.
Commitment to excellent teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels (Course load: 3+2).
Active involvement in interdisciplinary research and collaborations.
Proven record or strong potential to publish research outputs in internationally recognized journals (SSCI, SCIE, AHCI, Scopus indexed) or under peer review.
Participation in national and/or international research projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver innovative undergraduate and graduate courses.
Conduct high-impact research for publication in top-tier academic journals.
Actively participate in university–industry collaborations, including establishing, developing, and managing such relationships.
Advise undergraduate and graduate students and contribute to curriculum development.
Collaborate with other faculty members on interdisciplinary research projects.
Develop a strong research plan to apply for research funds such as TÜBİTAK, Horizon, and ERC.
Serve actively within the university, professional organizations, and academic communities.