Open Positions

Mechanical Engineering Faculty Position The Department of Mechanical Engineering at MEF University invites applications for a full-time faculty position to start in Fall 2021. The candidate is expected to hold a doctorate degree in Mechanical Engineering.

The candidates are expected to teach variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in the field of Design and Manufacturing; engage in academic mentoring; assist in program assessment and execute a continuous improvement plan; participate in professional service and participate in professional activities and organizations. Although the position is primarily teaching oriented, the faculty member may be expected to contribute to the Department's extensive ongoing research and scholarly activities in the area of expertise through appropriate workload apportionment.

MEF University is a private non-profit foundation university in Istanbul, Turkey, established in 2012. The university aims to become a cutting-edge research university with world-class scholars and educators. The language of education is English and the teaching method employed is primarily the “Flipped Classroom” model, where classes enable an active learning environment and develop systems-thinking and problem solving skills in the students. The prospective faculty members are expected to implement the Flipped Classroom pedagogy.

More information about the department and the university can be found at http://www.mef.edu.tr/.

Curriculum vitae should be submitted alongside a teaching statement, a research statement, and names and contact information of three references to the department chair, Prof. Dr. Canfuad Delale (canfuad.delale@mef.edu.tr). Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.