Sabanci University, Istanbul, Turkey
The History Program at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Sabancı University invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the history of the Ottoman World. Area and period of specialization are open. We particularly welcome applications from scholars whose research engages the Ottoman world in comparative, transregional, or global perspectives. Candidates whose work connects Ottoman history with other early modern or modern polities are especially encouraged to apply. We are also interested in candidates with a regional focus whose work situates these regions within the broader trajectories of the Ottoman world.
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to research excellence and a promising publication record. The postholder must have proficiency in Ottoman Turkish and, preferably, knowledge of one or more of the following languages: Greek, Armenian, Hebrew, Slavic languages, Arabic, Persian. The candidate will contribute to both undergraduate and graduate teaching, including core curriculum courses, thematic and methodological courses in history, and specialized seminars in their area of expertise. A commitment to supervising M.A. and Ph.D. theses and to active participation in the intellectual life of the university is also expected.
Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in history or a related field by the time of appointment, which is expected to begin on September 1, 2026.
In order to apply, please submit the following materials through the SU-HR portal (https://crm.sabanciuniv.edu/academiccv/application.php):
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement (including plans for future work)
- Names and contact information of 3 referees
Application Deadline: January 15, 2026
Shortlisted candidates might be invited for online interviews, and finalists will be invited to campus in spring 2026.
Contact for inquiries:
Abdurrahman Atçıl (abdurrahman.atcil@sabanciuniv.edu)
Ayşe Ötenoğlu (ayse.otenoglu@sabanciuniv.edu)
Non-Discrimination Statement
Sabancı University is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and equal treatment in education and employment. The University respects all individuals without any discrimination in terms of gender, religion, national or ethnic origin, race, color, physical disability, physical appearance, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, age, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational, admissions, and employment policies, its scholarship, and its university-sponsored programs.