Faculty Member and Teaching Staff Recruitment Announcement

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Foundation University (FSMVÜ) published the announcements for faculty members and teaching staff recruitment on October 21, 2026. The university will hire 1 Professor, 3 Associate Professors, and 2 Doctoral Faculty Members as well as 2 Research Assistants and 1 Lecturer for permanent positions. Applications will be made to the Human Resources Directorate of FSMVÜ Rectorate between October 21 and November 6, 2026.

Faculty Member Positions at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Foundation University

1 Professor will be hired for the Department of History of Science in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Candidates must have obtained the title of associate professor in the field of Medieval History and have conducted research in the field of History of Science and Thought in the Seljuk and Ottoman Periods.

1 Associate Professor will also be hired for the same department. For this position, candidates are expected to specialize in Western Medieval and Modern History and to have proficiency in English, German, Russian, French, and Italian, as well as research-level knowledge of Greek and Latin.

2 Associate Professors and 2 Doctoral Faculty Members will be hired for the Department of Software Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering. Candidates for the associate professorship must have obtained the title in the fields of Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Science and Engineering; candidates for the Doctoral Faculty Member position must have completed their doctorate in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science. For both titles, one position requires publications or work in the fields of artificial intelligence and/or data science, while the other requires expertise in hardware optimization, hardware-software system design, computer architecture, computer organization, embedded systems, Internet of Things, FPGA, VLSI, and microprocessors in journals indexed by SCI or SCI-Expanded. All Software Engineering positions require proficiency in English for conducting scientific research and teaching.

Research Assistant and Lecturer Positions at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Foundation University

1 Research Assistant will be hired for the Department of Arabic Language Education in the Faculty of Education. For this position, a score of ALES 70 and YDS 50 is required. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in either Arabic Language Teaching or Arabic Language and Literature and must be pursuing a thesis master's or doctorate in Arabic Language Education or Arabic Language and Literature.

1 Research Assistant will be hired for the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Islamic Philosophy Division in the Faculty of Islamic Sciences. For this position, a score of ALES 75 and YDS 90 is required. Candidates must have graduated from a program with 100% Arabic language of instruction in Theology or Islamic Sciences and must be pursuing a master's degree in a Philosophy program with English language of instruction.

1 Lecturer will be hired for the Aviation Logistics Program in the Vocational School. For this position, a score of ALES 75 is required, and there is no YDS requirement. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in International Trade and Logistics, Aviation Management, Logistics Management, or Aviation Logistics, must have completed a thesis master's in one of these fields, and must have at least 5 years of sectoral experience in air cargo.

General Conditions for Academic Staff Recruitment at FSMVÜ

For the teaching staff announcement, candidates must meet the general conditions required for entering public service and the conditions specified in Articles 31 and 33 of Law No. 2547. To apply for the research assistant position, candidates must not have turned 35 years old as of January 1 of the year the entrance exam is held. Applications from candidates who do not meet the conditions or do not apply within the specified time will not be considered, and application documents will not be returned.

Required Documents for Academic Staff Recruitment at FSMVÜ

Candidates for teaching staff must submit a petition, application form, CV in YÖK format and classical format, photocopy of ID, ALES certificate, foreign language certificate (YDS, KPDS, ÜDS, YÖKDİL or equivalent), bachelor's transcript, bachelor's diploma, and master's student certificate or diploma or doctoral student certificate. Additionally, 2 photographs, a criminal record certificate, a detailed population registration sample, proof of residence, and for positions with experience requirements, an experience certificate, and for male candidates, a military status certificate are required.

Candidates for faculty positions must submit a wet-signed or e-signed petition, application form, CV in YÖK format and classical format, Score Table for Publications and Activities to be Considered in Promotion and Appointment to Faculty at FSMVÜ, publication list, photocopy of ID, and bachelor's, master's, and doctoral diplomas. Associate Professor and Professor candidates must provide their associate professorship certificate, and those applying for positions with specified conditions must submit a foreign language certificate. 2 photographs, a criminal record certificate, a detailed population registration sample, proof of residence, and for male candidates, a military status certificate, along with documents related to scientific studies and academic activities in the field are also required. All documents for faculty applications must be submitted electronically on 1 flash drive.

In both announcements, those who graduated from abroad must submit an approved document showing equivalence from the Council of Higher Education. Notarized copies of diplomas or graduation documents obtained through e-Government are accepted.

How to Apply for Academic Staff Positions at FSMVÜ

Applications will be made between October 21 and November 6, 2026. The application location is announced as Fatih Sultan Mehmet Foundation University Rectorate / Human Resources Directorate, Merkezefendi Mah. Mevlevihane Cad. No:25 Zeytinburnu / Istanbul. It is stated that application files for the teaching staff announcement will be delivered to the Personnel Department of FSMVÜ in person or by mail. For communication, the phone number 0212 521 81 00 and internal numbers 1021, 1041, 1053, 1069 are provided.

FSMVÜ Teaching Staff Exam Schedule

The preliminary evaluation for research assistant and lecturer positions will be held on November 13, 2026, and the entrance exam will take place on November 20, 2026. Results will be announced on November 27, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

When do applications for academic staff at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Foundation University end?
Applications for faculty members and teaching staff end on November 6, 2026. The application period started on October 21, 2026.

Is there an ALES requirement for the research assistant recruitment at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Foundation University?
Yes, for the Arabic Language Education position, ALES 70 and YDS 50 are required; for the Islamic Philosophy position, ALES 75 and YDS 90 are required.

When is the entrance exam for research assistants at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Foundation University?
The entrance exam will be held on November 20, 2026. Preliminary evaluation will be on November 13, and results will be announced on November 27, 2026.

What positions are available in the faculty member announcement at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Foundation University?
1 Professor and 1 Associate Professor will be hired for the Department of History of Science, and 2 Associate Professors and 2 Doctoral Faculty Members will be hired for the Department of Software Engineering.

Where should applications for academic staff at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Foundation University be made?
Applications are made to the Human Resources Directorate of FSMVÜ Rectorate, located at Merkezefendi Mah. Mevlevihane Cad. No:25 Zeytinburnu / Istanbul.