2015-2016 Recruitment Announcement
Thank you very much for your interest in this position. Please click here to view the recruitment schedule
Would you like to have a teaching career in English Language Teaching (ELT)?
We offer you the opportunity to start working as a university instructor, teaching general English or English for Academic Purposes (EAP) in one of the top universities in Turkey. We welcome applications from university graduates who meet the following minimum requirements.
Minimum Job Requirements
Applicants should have:
- A University degree (BA, BSc, BEd) in English Language Teaching or other relevant field, i.e. Linguistics, English/American Language and Literature and Translation
- KPDS/ÜDS score of 85 or an equivalent score from IELTS/TOEFL/Cambridge suite of exams
- ALES score of 70
What can I expect as an instructor coming to Bilkent University?
- An induction program at the beginning of the year, with year-long mentoring support
- A high quality University environment
- Opportunity to progress to a Master’s degree and/or a high level English language teaching qualification (Cambridge University ESOL DELTA*) with scholarship
- Membership of a vibrant school community of some 300 international and local staff
- Opportunity to do research in second / foreign language learning
- A top-notch library and electronic resources to support learning and career development
We Offer
- A twelve month university contract with the opportunity to renew with an enhanced contract
- Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
- Subsidized private medical insurance
- Retirement plan
- Meal tickets
- University gym membership
- Monthly lunch allowance (electronic cards)
- Ankara is centrally situated in Turkey offering access to a range of interesting destinations.
Applicants who have successfully completed the recruitment process may view a copy of the contract, Staff Handbook and Probation Handbook Please send your password request to preprec@bilkent.edu.tr
Application Procedures
Applicants are required to submit an application form with a recent JPEG photo. After completing the application form, please send it by e-mail to preprec@bilkent.edu.tr together with your JPEG picture.
- Only fully-completed English Language Preparatory Program application forms sent by the applicants who meet the minimum job requirements will be processed.
- All applications are kept confidential, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by e-mail.
Teacher Services
Bilkent University English Language Preparatory Program
East Campus, N Building, CZ 01
06800 Bilkent
Ankara, Turkey
e-mail: preprec@bilkent.edu.tr
tel : +90 (312) 290 17 12
fax: +90 (312) 266 43 20
* DELTA (Cambridge University ESOL Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults)