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Koç University (ku.edu.tr) is accepting applications for the position of Director for the Research Center for Mediterranean Civilizations. The center will be established by the integration of the Suna &#38; İnan Kıraç Research Institute on Mediterranean Civilizations in Antalya (http://akmed.kaleicimuzesi.com/en/) with the university. After the integration, the center is envisioned to continue its mission to provide support to researchers in their research, conservation, and other archaeological, historical, and cultural heritage projects related to the Mediterranean region. The center will also oversee collaborative academic programs with the university leading to certificates and graduate degrees in Mediterranean Studies that will encompass disciplines such as History, Archaeology, Art History, Literature, Philosophy, and Law. The director of the center is expected to demonstrate leadership in the integration of the Antalya site with Koç University, including the main campus and the Research Center for Anatolian Civilizations (http://rcac.ku.edu.tr) as well as leading the academic programs both in Istanbul and Antalya. The director must have a PhD in one of the relevant disciplines and be fluent in Turkish. The candidates should have a solid research publication record in their area of specialization and preferably have administrative experience. The position requires the director to reside in Antalya for the greater part of the year, supervise graduate students, and occasionally offer courses in Istanbul.Please submit applications to Ms. Ahu Sarizi (asarizi@ku.edu.tr) electronically. The application package should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae that includes the list of publications and other scholarly work, and three letters of references. The review of applications will begin on November 14, 2014.