ACADEMIC PERSONNEL REGULATION

Article 1- (1) The purpose of this bylaw is to determine the essential criteria that will be applied in the appointment of the academic personnel to be employed by the Izmir University of Economics, in determining their academic titles in addition to the assignments and responsibilities, in their promotions, personal rights and in regulating all their relations as regards to the University.

 

Article 2 – (1) This bylaw is based on the Law 4633 in the Official Gazette no. 24572, dated 14.04.2001 concerning the foundation of the Izmir University of Economics, and Regulations of Foundations of Higher Education.

 

Article 3 – (Changed SD 15.10.2025-564/B1-BTD 14.11.2025-104) 

 (1) The terms used in this regulation are defined as follows:

a) Department Head: The Heads of Departments affiliated with Faculties or Schools,

b) Dean: The Deans of Faculties affiliated with the University,

c) Director: The Directors of Schools, Vocational Schools, Graduate School, and Research Centers affiliated with the University,

ç) Board of Trustees: The Board of Trustees of Izmir University of Economics,

d) Vice Rector: Vice Rectors of Izmir University of Economics,

e) Rector: The Rector of Izmir University of Economics,

f) University: Izmir University of Economics.

 

Article 4 –(1) The academic titles at the Izmir University of Economics are as follows:

 

(2)(Change : SD-02.05.2018–340-A/7/BTD-02.05.2018-43)  Research Assistant: Research assistant is an academic, who assists in the education, research, observations and experiments carried out in the higher education institutions, as well as performing other related duties assigned by authorized bodies.

 

(3)(Added : SD-02.05.2018–340-A/7/BTD-02.05.2018-43)  Academic: Faculty members, lecturers, and research assistants working at higher education institutions.

 

(4)(Added SD-02.05.2018–340-A/7/BTD-02.05.2018-43)  Faculty Member: Professors, associate professors, and assistant professors working at higher education institutions.

 

(5)(Change : SD-02.05.2018–340-A/7/BTD-02.05.2018-43)  Lecturer: Lecturer is an academic, who is responsible for teaching courses offered at higher education institutions, performing applications, and making students perform applications.  

 

(6)(Changed : SD-02.05.2018–340-A/7/BTD-02.05.2018-43)  Assistant Professor: An academic, who has completed doctoral studies successfully, holds the expert title in medicine, dentistry, pharmaceutics, and veterinary medicine, or holds the academic title in any of the fields of art identified by the Council of Higher Education upon the proposal of Interuniversity Board.

 

(7)(Change : SD-02.05.2018–340-A/7/BTD-02.05.2018-43)  Associate Professor: An academic, who is given the title of associate professorship by Interuniversity Board.

 

(8)(Change : SD-02.05.2018–340-A/7/BTD-02.05.2018-43)  Professor: An academic with the highest academic title.

 

Article 5-(1) Academic personnel recruited at the University are divided into two groups: “Full-time” and “Part-time”.

 

(2) (Changed SD 15.10.2025-564/B1-BTD 14.11.2025-104) The personnel in this status spend the working hours for duties related to the University and are not allowed, except for works in accordance with special laws and license rights, to work elsewhere paid or not paid; cannot perform other duties official or individual; and cannot work freelance. Their carrying researches and projects on behalf of the university or other institutions, or their giving courses at another university is subject to the Rector’s authorization. They can carry projects and consultancy activities on behalf of other people, institutions and companies for their personal development.  

 

(3) Academic personnel in full-time status must comply with the terms and conditions in the contract.

 

 

(2) (Changed SD 15.10.2025-564/B1-BTD 14.11.2025-104) Faculty members serving in this status are required to be present at the University in accordance with the working hours specified in their contracts and to conduct their teaching, training, and research activities at the location designated by the deans and department heads and under their supervision.

 

(3) Faculty members in part-time status must comply with the rules set forth in their contract with the University for the duration of said contract.

 

Article 6-  (1) (Change : SD-02.05.2018–340-A/7/BTD-02.05.2018-43) The appointment of assistant associate professors, assistant professors and professors are made by Board of Trustees with the recommendation of the Rector. The contracts of the professors are renewed the same way.

 

(2)(Change : SD-20.06.2018–345-A/5/BTD-10.07.2018-01) (Change : SD-02.05.2018–340-A/7/BTD-02.05.2018-43)   (Change : SD-19/12/2006–82 A-13/BTD-22/12/2006-B/10) Lecturers are appointed with the recommendation of the respective dean/director and the approval of the Rector if they have satisfied the requirements stated in “The Rules and Regulations for Application and Entrance Examination for Appointment to Academic Tenure other than Faculty Members”.

 

(3) (Deleted: SD-13/07/2011–175 A-6)

 

(4)(Change : SD-02.05.2018–340-A/7/BTD-02.05.2018-43)  (Added SD-13/07/2011–175 A-6) After the assessment of their yearly activities, contracts of lecturers may be renewed with the approval of the Board of Trustees upon the proposal of the respective dean/director and the recommendation of the Rector.

 

Article 7- (1) The instructors’ maximum hours of teaching per week are determined in the contract. Academic personnel are obliged to give advisory services to undergraduate and graduate students in addition to teaching; to direct undergraduate and graduate theses; to assist professors; to prepare and direct research projects; to make academic publication; and to participate in various commissions, boards and committees. Rector is entitled to reduce the required hours of the academic personnel performing administrative duties.

 

(2) The terms and conditions regarding professors’ courses and duties are determined in their contracts. Professors must submit a report to the Rector not later than one month after the end of the academic year, concerning all their academic activities, including the experience and knowledge attained at national and international conferences they attended as speaker or president.

 

(3) All academic personnel are responsible for showing the necessary effort to do research and publish it in internationally reputable publications.

 

(4) The duties and responsibilities of the academic personnel with part-time status are determined in their contracts.

 

Article 8- (1)The promotion of the academic personnel to a higher degree is carried out in accordance with Higher Education Act 2547 and related legislation. The University is entitled to apply other principles and rules determined by the Senate in addition to the articles in Higher Education Act 2547 for the appointment and promotion of academic personnel to a higher level.

 

Article 9-(1) The number of full-time academic personnel according to academic units, and the natural rights that will be provided for these personnel will be determined by The Board of Trustees with the Rector’s proposal.

 

(2)The Rector considers how many of the professor positions will be filled that year as decided in the University’s budget.

 

Article 10 – (1) A full-time professor demanding to be promoted to a higher level is expected to prepare an “Application File”. The details of the content of this file are determined by the Senate.

 

Article 11 –(1) For the evaluation of the full-time professor demanding to be promoted to a higher level, the Rector assembles a jury formed by a unit director if available, and by one or three professors if legislation requires, from outside the University. The number and qualifications of these professors are determined in Act 2547.

 

(2) Each member of the jury prepares and submits a report to the Rector after evaluating the candidate’s researches, referee reports, teaching experience and accomplishments, administrative and professional services and the performance at the University. The Rector makes the appointment with the approval of the University Administrative Board.

 

Article 12 – (1) The salary and other natural rights regarding the salary of the academic personnel is determined separately in each contract.

 

Article 13- (Changed SD 15.10.2025-564/B1-BTD 14.11.2025-104)  (1) The type, purpose, duration, travel expenses, costs, fees, and approval authority information related to assignments are set out in Appendix 1; the assignment, its scope, and approval are subject to the discretion of the competent authority. 

 

(2) Travel expenses and other payments for trips outside the city and country for work purposes shall be made in accordance with the Travel and Travel Advance Regulation.

 

(3) (Added SD 15.10.2025-564/B1-BTD 14.11.2025-104) The following procedures are followed for long-term assignments: 

 

a) Academics shall submit the invitation or acceptance letter they receive from the university or research institution they plan to visit, the content and rationale of the scientific activities planned to be carried out during the requested assignment period, their contribution to IUE, and the support they will request from IUE to the Department/Division Head at least six (6) months in advance of the application date.

 

b) Following approval by the Department/Division Head, the dean/director's opinion is sought regarding the continuity of education and teaching programs during the period of assignment. The opinion is submitted to the Rector for approval following a decision by the Faculty/School Administrative Board. When approving the assignment, the Rector takes the number of academics who are currently benefiting from long-term appointments in the relevant academic unit and who have submitted requests, into consideration.

 

c) The Rector evaluates applications, giving priority to academics who have not previously been assigned to long-term positions or who have not previously benefited from the Regulation for Overseas Experience Program. The Rector may give priority to academics who will use the long-term assignment at institutions abroad. 

 

(ç) Those assigned to long-term assignment are required to submit a detailed activity report to the Rector's Office at the end of their assignment, prepared in accordance with the approved work schedule provided to them. The work carried out and the results obtained in the relevant report shall be presented in a manner that allows comparison with the objectives stated in the application request. This report shall also be attached to the Faculty Member Annual Evaluation Report.

 

Article 14-(1)If currently teaching at another university or organization they may teach at the Izmir University of Economics in accordance with the Act 2547-40/a article 31 with approval the Rector and recommendation of the related unit or department.

 

Article 15-(1) Faculty Members are free to defend their ideas and views freely, and are not restricted in academic studies and research. Faculty Members cannot be reprimanded for their ideas, points of view or research subjects.

 

(2) This academic freedom should not be abused by causing harm to the University or violating Turkish constitution or law.

 

Article 16-(1) (Changed SD 15.10.2025-564/B1-BTD 14.11.2025-104)  Disciplinary proceedings concerning academic staff are conducted in accordance with Law No. 2547 and other relevant legislation. 

 

Article 17-(1) (Deleted SD 15.10.2025-564/B1-BTD 14.11.2025-104) 

 

Article 18-(Changed SD 15.10.2025-564/B1-BTD 14.11.2025-104)  (1) The type, purpose, and duration of the permits, as well as travel expenses, costs, fees, and approval authority information are listed in the table in Appendix 1, and procedures are carried out accordingly.

(2) (Deleted SD 15.10.2025-564/B1-BTD 14.11.2025-104) 

(3) (Deleted SD 15.10.2025-564/B1-BTD 14.11.2025-104) 

 

Paid Sabbatical Leave (Change 03.04.2019-360-A/4-BTD 11.04.2019-19)

 

Article 20-(1) (Changed SD 15.10.2025-564/B1-BTD 14.11.2025-104) Academic personnel to be assigned for long-term duties must sign a letter of commitment stating that they will perform services at the University for a period up to twice the length of their assignment, no later than 15 days prior to the start date of the assignment. If they fail to sign, the long-term assignment is deemed to be unpaid.

 

(2) (Changed SD 15.10.2025-564/B1-BTD 14.11.2025-104) If academic personnel assigned for a long-term position do not return to their position or leave their position before the period specified in the service commitment, they are obligated to pay the University compensation equal to the amount of salary that would have accrued for the unfulfilled commitment period. 

 

(3) (Deleted SD 15.10.2025-564/B1-BTD 14.11.2025-104) 

 

Article 21-(1) The contribution of academic personnel to scientific research and publications at the national and international level is rewarded according to the principles determined by the Board of Trustees upon the recommendation of the Senate.

 

Article 22 - (1) This regulation takes effect on the date of the approval by the Board of Trustees of the Izmir University of Economics.

 

Article 23 -  (1) This regulation is executed by the Rector of the Izmir University of Economics.

 

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This regulation takes effect upon the decision of the Senate dated 07.01.2002 and numbered 03/4 and the decision of Board of Trustees dated 08.01.2002 and numbered 11/B-7.