English Language Instructors

Join Bilkent University’s Department of Foreign Languages

We’re Hiring English Language Instructors
Take the next step in your teaching career today!

For those of you who will be attending the 2025 TESOL Convention in Long Beach, California, we will be welcoming you at the Exhibition Hall, Booth Number 241.

English Language Preparatory Program and Academic English Program seek dedicated and passionate English Language Instructors to join our diverse and dynamic teaching team.

The Preparatory Program (PREP) is an intensive English program aiming to help students acquire the required level of English for entry into academic programs in their chosen departments.
The Academic English Program (ENG) provides English support courses to students in their faculties, ranging from content-based, academic skills courses for undergraduate students to career-enhancing support courses for MA and PhD students.

These positions are non-tenure track with an initial two-year contract, renewable annually based on mutual agreement.

Benefits:
• Salary paid in USD and Turkish Liras.
• Fully furnished, rent-free private accommodation on campus as primary residence (utilities charged at a minimal fee).
• Private health insurance subsidized by the university as well as state medical insurance.
• Employer-funded pension plan
• Monthly lunch vouchers
• In-house Turkish language courses
• Reduction in school fees for those who would like their children to attend Bilkent schools
• Professional development opportunities include Cambridge CELTA, DELTA Modules Courses, and an in-house EAP Teaching Certificate course.

Discover Bilkent University
Founded in 1984, Bilkent University is a center for excellence in education and research in Türkiye. With English as the medium of instruction across all programs, our diverse faculty and vibrant student body create a unique global community. With world-renowned scholars among its faculty and top-notch facilities throughout its campus, Bilkent is proud of its 55,000 alums pursuing successful careers in five continents.

For more information about the university, visit: https://w3.bilkent.edu.tr/bilkent/

What We’re Looking For
• University degree with relevant teaching experience (4 years EFL/EAP or 2 years with CELTA, DELTA, TESOL Certificate) (Applicable for both programs)
• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in TEFL, TESOL, or a related field preferred (Applicable for both programs)
• Experience in content-based instruction, as well as course design and delivery (preferable for the Academic English Program)

For more information about the PREP Program: http://prep.bilkent.edu.tr/en/
For more information about the ENG Program: https://eng.bilkent.edu.tr/

How to Apply
1. Download the application form.
2. Submit the completed form with a JPEG photo to preprec@bilkent.edu.tr for the PREP Program and intrec@bilkent.edu.tr for the ENG Program