[ecrea] Position announcement: Game Design and Development at Istanbul Bilgi University‏‏

Assistant Professor/Associate Professor in Game Design and Development

Istanbul Bilgi University, School of Communication Design – Istanbul/Turkey



Istanbul Bilgi University, School of Communication Design invites 
applications for 3 full-time faculty members (two (2) assistant 
professors, one (1) associate professor) for the new Game Design and 
Development program which will be opening in the 2014 – 2015 fall semester.



Qualified candidates should have a PhD in a field related to game design 
and development, have experience of digital games development, and 
exhibit a compelling record of publications, and strong potential for 
research in this area. A gaming industry experience would be an advantage.



A successful candidate will teach undergraduate introductory and upper 
division courses such as game programming, games engines, AI in games, 
mobile and social games, and game design. Candidates are also expected 
to contribute to the ongoing development of the game design and 
development major.



Located in Istanbul, Turkey, Istanbul Bilgi University is a highly 
reputable private, non-profit institution founded in 1996 and functions 
under the aegis of the Turkish Higher Education Council. A member of 
Laureate International Universities network since 2006, the University 
encompasses three main campuses, and holds a strong position in the 
academic environment at domestic and international levels. Since its 
foundation, Istanbul Bilgi University has succeeded in establishing a 
unique cultural and scientific community that promotes tolerance and 
respect for different lifestyles, beliefs and ways of thinking, while 
strengthening its ties with various segments of the society.



The University has approximately 14,000 students, 700 academic staff 
members, 6 faculties, 4 institutes, 4 schools, and 100 programs; and 
offers education to students at associate, undergraduate and graduate 
levels. The language of instruction at Istanbul Bilgi University is 
English. More information about the University can be found here.



Established in 1997 the School of Communication Design focuses on 
developing communication in progressive, effective and capable ways 
through design studies and practices in various media and environments. 
Our goal is to explore communication in its broadest context through 
information systems, visualization, 3-D modeling, and simulations. The 
new Game Design and Development program will be the first of its kind in 
Turkey, and is founded on the recognition of the importance of digital 
games to society and the economy. We aim to educate game design 
professionals who will explore the full potential of games in 
entertainment, education, and social issues while answering the needs of 
the developing gaming industry in Turkey. More information about the 
School of Communication Design can be found here.



Further details of the positions and the application process can be 
found here (In Turkish):



Assistant professor

Associate Professor



Application deadline is February 17, 2014.



Informal enquiries about the post can be made to Dr. Tonguc Ibrahim 
Sezen. Tel: 0090 212 311 77 02. Email: (tonguc.sezen /at/ bilgi.edu.tr)


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