The title of associate professor is an important step in an academic career and is a position that many academics aim for. The evaluation process for associate professorship applications is carried out meticulously and candidates are expected to meet certain criteria. Although the applications of candidates who meet these criteria are accepted, in some cases the applications may be rejected.

Rejection of an associate professorship application can be a demoralizing situation for candidates. However, in this case, it is important to know your legal rights and take the necessary steps.

In this blog post, you can find detailed information about the objection to the rejection of the associate professorship application and the annulment case.

Objection Process:

When an associate professorship application is rejected, candidates are given a 60-day right to appeal. During this period, candidates can appeal by petition to the Interuniversity Board (ÜAK). The objection petition must include the reasons for the rejection decision and the candidate's defenses against these reasons. In addition to the objection petition, it is also possible to request that the rejected works be reconsidered.

ÜAK may review the objections and confirm or revoke the rejection decision. If the decision is confirmed, candidates have the right to file an annulment lawsuit.

Cancellation Case:

An annulment lawsuit may be filed in administrative courts against the decision to reject the application for associate professorship. The petition must include the reasons why the rejection decision is unlawful and the evidence supporting these reasons. If the case is accepted, the court may cancel the rejection decision and re-evaluate the application for associate professorship.

Things to Consider When Filing a Cancellation Case:

The petition must be prepared by a lawyer.
In the petition, it must be clearly stated that the rejection decision is against the law.
All documents supporting the rejection decision must be attached to the petition.
The duration of the lawsuit is 60 days and this period cannot be exceeded.

Although the rejection of your application for an associate professorship may demoralize you, remember that you have legal rights. You can get your chance to gain the title of associate professor again by defending your rights through objection and annulment lawsuit.