International Academic Staff Information & Recruitment Process

A) For Self-Supported or Externally Funded

First Contact
1. If the academic staff members contact directly to unit;
  1. The applicant is asked to complete the form available at:
    Application Documents
  2. The completed form must be emailed:
    fellowships@anadolu.edu.tr
Initial Evaluation
1. Applications sent to the above e-mail are reviewed by the Preliminary Committee:
  - Vice Rector for Human Resources
  - Vice Rector for International Affairs
  - Coordinator of International Affairs
Academic Unit Review
1. The application is forwarded to the relevant academic unit for review.
2. If pre-accepted, the unit returns the application to the International Affairs Office (UIB).
3. International Affairs Office (UIB) sends an invitation letter to the applicant.
On-line Exemption Application
1. The applicant is guided to complete the online application at:
  E-Muafiyet System
2. A screenshot of the completed application must be e-mailed to UIB within 15 days: fellowships@anadolu.edu.tr
Confirmation and Notification
1. Once the exemption application is approved, the applicant sends a confirmation screenshot to UIB.
2. UIB informs the relevant academic unit and the Human Resources Department.
Final Steps & Arrival
1. An information package is sent to the applicant via e-mail.
2. The academic staff member arrives in Türkiye with a Work Permit Exemption Certificate.
3. Upon arrival, the academic staff visits UIB and officially begins working in their unit.

B) For Paid Positions Funded by Anadolu University

Announcement & Pre-Application
1. A call for applications is published on Anadolu University’s website.
2. The announcement is also shared with partner institutions and internal academic units.
3. Pre-selected candidates are asked to complete the official application forms:
  Application Documents
4. Pre-applications are received by email:
  fellowships@anadolu.edu.tr
Initial Evaluation
1. Pre-applications are reviewed by a committee consisting of:
  - Vice Rector for Human Resources
  - Vice Rector for International Affairs
  - Coordinator of International Affairs
2. If the pre-application does not meet the criteria, the applicant will be notified accordingly.
3. If the pre- application criteria are met, the Academic Evaluation begins.
Academic Evaluation
1. The application is officially forwarded to the relevant academic unit.
2. If the unit approves, the application is submitted to the Academic Evaluation Commission (ADEK).
3. Once ADEK approves, it informs the Human Resources Office. The applicant’s salary is specified at this stage.
Required Documents
1. The applicant is requested to provide the following:
  1. Academic Credentials (Diplomas, Certificates, etc.)
  2. Credentials
  3. Foreign National Information and Identification Form
  4. First Time International Academic Staff International Form
  5. Academic Performance Information Form
  6. Visa Application Form
  7. Diploma Samples and Certified Translations by a Sworn Translator
  8. Three Passport-Sized Photos
  9. Copy of Passport
  10. International Teaching Certificate (DELTA, CELTA, or TESOL) – required for foreign language instructors (e.g., preparatory classes)
Final Approval & Appointment
1. The Human Resource Department obtains all necessary documents regarding the academic staff member from the International Relations Office and prepares an “Evaluation Committee Report” for the academic staff member.
2. A board decision is taken by the university administration. The decision is then submitted to the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) with an official proposal.
3. If approved, a pre-authorization number is provided by YÖK.
4. The Information Package is sent to the academic staff member via e-mail.
5. A contract "TİP Sözleşme" is signed between the academic staff and the University Rector.
Work Permit Process
1. The academic unit registers the applicant’s information on the Ministry of Labor and Social Security system (CSGB).
2. Once the approved academic staff member pays the required fees, the “Work Permit Card” is delivered.
Arrival & Start of Duties
1. Upon arrival in Eskişehir, the academic staff member visits the International Affairs Office (UIB).
2. They officially begin their duties in the assigned academic unit.