Faculty Position in Conflict Analysis and Resolution

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Sabancı University, invites applications and/or nominations for a faculty position in Conflict Analysis and Resolution, with specialization in Psychology or International Relations. The position is open as of September 2010, to mid-career candidates as well as candidates who have recently completed their PhD or are near completion.

Further specialization in one or more of the following areas is desirable: peace psychology; scientific study of peace and conflict; dynamics of cooperation; theories of applied conflict resolution; social psychology; political psychology; self and identity; social cognition; decision making. The successful candidate must have a strong record and potential for top quality scholarly publication, as well as promise of outstanding teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Sabancı University is a private, department-free, innovative academic institution. It is strongly committed to interdisciplinary research and teaching both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. To meet this challenge, the faculty is organized around multi-disciplinary degree programs including Conflict Analysis and Resolution (MA), Cultural Studies (BA, MA), Economics (BA, MA, PhD), European Studies (MA), History (MA, PhD), Management (BA) Political Science (MA, PhD), Social and Political Sciences (BA), Turkish Studies (MA), Visual Arts & Communication Design (BA, MA). The university admits top-ranking students for its undergraduate programs through a centralized university entrance examination. Faculty members are provided with excellent support, including housing facilities on its modern campus if available or a housing stipend.

The deadline for applications is set March 15, 2010 for a first-round assessment; the process will continue if no candidate is found suitable for the position. Applicants are asked to complete an online application form through the university website (Applicant Tracking System).

http://www.sabanciuniv.edu/eng/?aday_calisanlar/akademik_is_basvurulari.html

Additionally, a curriculum vitae, a clear statement of current and planned research and teaching activities, and at least three letters of reference should be sent via email to:

Mehmet Bac, Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, bac@sabanciuniv.edu

cc: Inci Ceydeli, Faculty Administrative Manager, inci@sabanciuniv.edu.