# Turkey university hiring drives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-university-hiring-drives
> Updated: 2026-07-29T07:49:56.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026 a series of recruitment announcements spread across Turkish public universities. İzmir Katip Çelebi University opened applications for 16 faculty posts in a wide range of disciplines, while Dicle University called for 257 contract health‑personnel positions, primarily nurses and technical staff. Both campaigns required electronic submissions and compliance with Turkey’s Civil Servants Law No. 657 and KPSS score criteria.

A week later Ege University added a contract‑nurse hiring round for 40 positions, and Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University launched a broad academic‑staff recruitment drive covering professorial ranks across dozens of faculties. The new calls again followed the same legal framework and electronic application procedures.

Together the announcements show a coordinated push by multiple Turkish higher‑education institutions to fill both academic and health‑service vacancies within a short time frame, using standardized civil‑service regulations and online portals.

## Claims

- Ege University will employ 40 contract nurses. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Applications for the nurse positions open on 31 July 2026 and close on 14 August 2026 via e‑devlet. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Candidates for the nurse positions must be under 35 years old. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Selection of nurse candidates will be based on KPSS P3 exam results. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The hiring conditions follow the provisions of Turkey’s 657 Civil Servants Law. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University will hire academic staff, including professors, associate professors and assistant professors, across multiple faculties. (single source)
- Applications for Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University positions will be submitted electronically via the university’s website. (single source)
- Applicants for Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University academic positions must meet the general conditions of the 657 Law and the 2547 Higher Education Law. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-07-29: Ege University and Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University launch hiring campaigns

Ege University will hire 40 contract nurses (applications 31 July–14 August 2026) and Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University will recruit numerous professors and lecturers across many faculties, both requiring 657 law‑s

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ege-university-and-mula-stk-koman-university-launch-hiring-campaigns

### 2026-07-21: İzmir Katip Çelebi and Dicle Universities Launch Faculty and Health Staff Hiring Campaigns

İzmir Katip Çelebi University seeks 16 faculty members, while Dicle University plans to hire 257 contract health staff, with electronic applications open in late July 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-universities-open-faculty-and-health-staff-hiring-drives

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