{"id":818,"date":"2025-03-12T18:31:44","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T18:31:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/for.bilkent.edu.tr\/?page_id=818"},"modified":"2026-04-09T05:51:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T05:51:31","slug":"international-recruitment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/for.bilkent.edu.tr\/?page_id=818","title":{"rendered":"International Recruitment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-row gspb_row gspb_row-id-gsbp-9ece74c\" id=\"gspb_row-id-gsbp-9ece74c\"><div class=\"gspb_row__content\"> \n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-row-column gspb_row__col--4 gspb_col-id-gsbp-ac8d11c\" id=\"gspb_col-id-gsbp-ac8d11c\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"english-preparatory-program-1\">English Preparatory Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dear applicant,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We appreciate your interest in English Language Preparatory Program and hope that information provided in this section will be helpful in your job search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>English Language Preparatory Program offers excellent careers to new entrants to the ELT profession and experienced instructors, who would like to gain valuable teaching experience, and take part in professional development opportunities in a university setting, in both a preparatory language programme and in credit bearing departmental courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before submitting your application, please make sure to thoroughly explore the various positions listed&nbsp;in light of&nbsp;your academic qualifications, experience and expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RECRUITMENT PROCEDURE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants are required to submit a fully-completed\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/for.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Application_Form_intrec.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>application form<\/u><\/a>\u00a0with an accompanying updated CV. The completed form and the CV should be sent to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:preprec@bilkent.edu.tr\">preprec@bilkent.edu.tr<\/a>\u00a0together with a recent photo in\u00a0<em>jpeg<\/em>\u00a0format.\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Applications without a fully-completed application form and a CV will not be reviewed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>.&nbsp;&nbsp;The English Language Preparatory Program recruitment committee reviews all applications, and&nbsp;<em>only<\/em>&nbsp;shortlisted candidates are contacted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>.&nbsp;&nbsp;Interviews with shortlisted candidates are held over Zoom\/Skype.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>.&nbsp;&nbsp;References are contacted by the recruitment committee after the interview stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>.&nbsp;&nbsp;Applications are kept on file for one year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pease see the testimonials from our former colleagues below:<br><\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/prep.bilkent.edu.tr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Charlotte_Mason_Testimonial.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Charlotte Mason<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/prep.bilkent.edu.tr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Layla_Razavi_Testimonial.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Layla Razavi<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/prep.bilkent.edu.tr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Nicola_Salmon_Testimonial.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nicola Salmon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bilkent University English Preparatory Program<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>06800 Bilkent<br>Ankara, Turkey<br>e-mail:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:intrec@bilkent.edu.tr\">preprec@bilkent.edu.tr<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/for.bilkent.edu.tr\/?page_id=674\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"674\">FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-row-column gspb_row__col--4 gspb_col-id-gsbp-e1a4cf6\" id=\"gspb_col-id-gsbp-e1a4cf6\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"academic-english-program-1\">Academic English Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dear applicant,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We appreciate your interest in Academic English Program and hope that information provided in this section will be helpful in your job search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bilkent University\u2019s Academic English Program (ENG) is seeking highly qualified instructors of EAP &amp; ESP. Most ENG instructors are required to teach three classes of English 101 in the fall term and three classes of English 102 in the spring. English 101 and 102 require students to read and analyze academic texts, plan and compose academic essays, engage in independent research projects, plan and deliver oral presentations, and develop their language and academic skills proficiency as learners of a foreign language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ENG program also offers more advanced EAP and ESP courses. These courses provide students with the skills required to understand philosophical texts, communicate effectively in business settings, and develop language awareness and presentation skills as graduate students. Some instructors may be asked to teach these classes in lieu of English 101 and 102.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/for.bilkent.edu.tr\/?page_id=723\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/for.bilkent.edu.tr\/?page_id=723\"><strong>Experienced EAP\/ESP instructors<\/strong><\/a><br>Career-enhancing opportunity for experienced instructors ideally with a DELTA\/MA in TEFL, TESL, Applied Linguistics or related field (opportunity to earn in-house Certificate in Teaching EAP on scholarship)<br><strong><br>RECRUITMENT PROCEDURE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants are required to submit a fully-completed&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/for.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Application_Form_intrec.docx\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/for.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Application_Form_intrec.docx\">application form<\/a>, which can be downloaded in Word format from the orange button on the left menu on this page.&nbsp; The completed form should be sent to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:intrec@bilkent.edu.tr\">intrec@bilkent.edu.tr<\/a>&nbsp;together with a recent photo in&nbsp;<em>jpeg<\/em>&nbsp;format.&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Applications without a fully-completed application form will not be reviewed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 The ENG recruitment committee reviews all applications, and&nbsp;<em>only<\/em>&nbsp;shortlisted candidates are contacted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Interviews with shortlisted candidates are held over Zoom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 References are contacted by the Recruitment Committee after the interview stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Applications are kept on file for one year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TEACH IN A FASCINATING COUNTRY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kultur.gov.tr\/EN\/ana-sayfa\/2-0\/20110104.html\">T\u00fcrkiye<\/a>&nbsp;is where East meets West and has a lot to offer to those who wish to travel and explore. Ankara, which is the capital city, is located in Central Anatolia, with excellent transportation connections to all parts of Turkey, Europe and Middle East.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bilkent University Academic English Program<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>06800 Bilkent<br>Ankara, Turkey<br>e-mail:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:intrec@bilkent.edu.tr\">intrec@bilkent.edu.tr<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/for.bilkent.edu.tr\/?page_id=674\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"674\">FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-row-column gspb_row__col--4 gspb_col-id-gsbp-a858a96\" id=\"gspb_col-id-gsbp-a858a96\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"second-foreign-languages-program\">Second Foreign Languages Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dear applicant,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We appreciate your interest in Second Foreign Languages Program and hope that information provided in this section will be helpful in your job search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Foreign Languages Unit offers basic- and intermediate-level courses in German, French, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, and Turkish. Advanced level courses as well as special-purpose courses emphasizing Language skills in various professions are also offered<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Basic level covers 3 terms and at this level, and basic language structure as well as the development of basic verbal and written communication skills are aimed to be taught. Developing these skills students can use the language in any situation, they can go into any discussions and create thesis and antithesis in a way to justify their ideas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RECRUITMENT PROCEDURE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Applicants are required to submit an updated CV. The CV should be sent to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:languages@bilkent.edu.tr\">languages@bilkent.edu.tr<\/a> together with a recent photo in&nbsp;<em>jpeg<\/em>&nbsp;format.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bilkent University Second Foreign Languages Program<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>06800 Bilkent<br>Ankara, Turkey<br>e-mail:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:languages@bilkent.edu.tr\">languages@bilkent.edu.tr<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_gspb_post_css":"#gspb_row-id-gsbp-9ece74c{justify-content:space-between;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap}#gspb_row-id-gsbp-9ece74c>.gspb_row__content{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;margin:0 auto;width:100%;flex-wrap:wrap}.gspb_row{position:relative}div[id^=gspb_col-id]{box-sizing:border-box;position:relative;padding:var(--gs-row-column-padding, 15px min(3vw, 20px))}body.gspb-bodyfront #gspb_row-id-gsbp-9ece74c>.gspb_row__content{width:var(--theme-container-width, 1200px);max-width:var(--theme-normal-container-max-width, 1200px)}#gspb_col-id-gsbp-ac8d11c.gspb_row__col--4{width:33.333333333333336%}@media (max-width:575.98px){#gspb_col-id-gsbp-ac8d11c.gspb_row__col--4{width:100%}}#gspb_col-id-gsbp-e1a4cf6.gspb_row__col--4{width:33.333333333333336%}@media (max-width:575.98px){#gspb_col-id-gsbp-e1a4cf6.gspb_row__col--4{width:100%}}#gspb_col-id-gsbp-a858a96.gspb_row__col--4{width:33.333333333333336%}@media (max-width:575.98px){#gspb_col-id-gsbp-a858a96.gspb_row__col--4{width:100%}}","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-818","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/for.bilkent.edu.tr\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/818","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/for.bilkent.edu.tr\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/for.bilkent.edu.tr\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/for.bilkent.edu.tr\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/for.bilkent.edu.tr\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=818"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/for.bilkent.edu.tr\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/818\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1062,"href":"https:\/\/for.bilkent.edu.tr\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/818\/revisions\/1062"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/for.bilkent.edu.tr\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=818"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}