Turkish universities announce various academic and staff recruitment drives

Several Turkish universities have announced significant recruitment and support programs for the 2026 period. Çankiri Karatekin University is seeking 30 academic staff members, including 13 professors and 17 associate professors, across diverse fields such as engineering, law, and health sciences. Applications are scheduled from October 23 to November 8, 2026.

Marmara University is recruiting 63 contract personnel, with applications open from October 23 to November 6, 2026. Candidates will be evaluated based on KPSS scores and oral examinations. Additionally, a broader national trend shows various universities, including Düzce, Istanbul Technical, and Galatasaray, participating in a large-scale recruitment effort totaling 1,139 positions for academic and support staff.

In terms of student support, the İŞKUR Youth Program is providing opportunities in Eskişehir and Aydın. In Eskişehir, 3,122 student positions are available at Anadolu, Eskişehir Osmangazi, and Eskişehir Technical Universities, offering a daily allowance of 1,375 TL. Similarly, Aydın Adnan Menderes University has been allocated 2,505 positions under the same program to provide students with both economic support and professional experience.