Nazarbayev University was launched in 2010 as a premier national and regional university, partnering with some of the most recognized names in international higher education.  Admission to NU is highly competitive; the student body is selected from the top high schools throughout the country and region.

The NU campus is located in Nur-Sultan, the capital of Kazakhstan, in the heart of the new and ultra-modern Left-Bank region of the city. Incoming faculty will enjoy a cosmopolitan living experience, interwoven with traditional cultural influences in food and entertainment. The social life offers a rich and vibrant atmosphere with excellent clubs and restaurants, theatre, music, opera, dancing, museums, modern and traditional bazaar shopping, professional and amateur sports, outdoor recreation, and much more.

The Department of Mathematics in the School of Sciences and Humanities at Nazarbayev University (Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan) is seeking a full-time Chair to lead the Department in developing and implementing a comprehensive research vision and teaching excellence. The Chair will be responsible for supporting the Department’s ongoing efforts to increase research outcomes, strengthen the existing degree programs, and improve its international reputation. The Chair will provide leadership toward achieving exemplary teaching, research and service. The Department of Mathematics has a strong undergraduate program, a MSc in Applied Mathematics and an earned PhD program. The Chair will seek synergetic and interdisciplinary teaching and research collaborations with other departments and schools within the university, as well as local and international universities.

The Chair will maintain a teaching and research program commensurate with current University strengths and advance the Mathematics Department’s role as a key player of the School of Sciences and Humanities in Nazarbayev University community. Successful candidates should hold a doctorate degree (Ph.D.) in Mathematics, Statistics, or Applied Mathematics, and academic experience at the Full Professor rank with demonstrated excellence in research, teaching, service and leadership. Prior experience in administration is desirable. As Chair of the Department, the successful candidate will serve on the School’s Executive Committee and represent the interests of the Department in various school’s academic activities. The Chair is also expected to maintain their own research activities

Nazarbayev University offers an attractive benefits package, including: 

A highly competitive salary, benefits package with free housing (based on rank and family size), relocation allowance, home leave travel (twice per year), health care coverage, educational allowance for dependent children, and research start-up funds are available.

• competitive compensation;
• free housing (based on rank and family size);
• relocation allowance;
• corporate medical insurance for the faculty and dependents living in Nur-Sultan;
• educational allowance for dependent children relocated to Nur-Sultan;
• home leave allowance (air tickets to the home country, twice per year);

Review of applications will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  Applicants should submit a cover letter explaining qualifications and vision for the department, detailed CV including a list of publications, funding record, and research and teaching statements. Interested candidates are encouraged to find out more about the Department of Mathematics and the School of Sciences and Humanities at our website www.SSH.NU.edu.kz. The strengths of other schools of the university can be found at www.NU.edu.kz.

For inquiries regarding the recruitment process and benefits package, please, contact our HR team at [email protected].

Relevant websites:

• Nazarbayev University - http://www.nu.edu.kz   
• School of Sciences and Humanities - http://ssh.nu.edu.kz