This article is dedicated to analyzing Baykan Sezer's contribution to the institutionalization of sociology in Turkey. It focuses on his academic and pedagogical activities, as well as his role in the development of the critical school within the Turkish sociological tradition. Sezer critically challenged Western-centric theoretical approaches and proposed an original methodological perspective based on dependency theory and local social realities. His academic and educational legacy significantly influenced the development of sociology as an autonomous discipline in Turkey and contributed to the emergence of a new generation of critical scholars. Moreover, the article discusses the relevance of Sezer's works in the international academic context and their impact on global sociological discourse.