Nazarbayev University is an English-medium university established in Kazakhstan in 2010. In its first entry in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings in 2023, it ranked 500-600 in the world, confirming its position in the top 30% of universities globally after only 13 years of existence.  The Graduate School of Education (GSE), which was launched in 2013, ranked 250-300 in the 2023 subject rankings. GSE offers programmes at Master’s and PhD level, and our alumni lead education reform across the education sector in Kazakhstan and beyond.

GSE invites applications for an Academic English Instructor beginning in August 2024. The position is based in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Academic English Instructors support our students in our three postgraduate, English-medium, research-integrated programs: M.Sc. in Educational Leadership; M.A. in Multilingual Education; and Ph.D. in Education. Academic English Instructors teach online and offline, working collaboratively with GSE academic faculty, teaching in scheduled Academic English courses, and providing tutorial writing support. 

Qualified educators interested in working with highly motivated and accomplished students in an innovative, collaborative, research-intensive environment are strongly encouraged to apply. Experience working with postgraduate research students and working in Online/Blended Learning contexts is definitely an advantage.

The Research Communicator, in collaboration with the Centre Director, staff, and researchers, has overall responsibility for:

• building CARCEIT’s online presence nationally and internationally, through multilingual dissemination of research-related content;
• representing CARCEIT to diverse stakeholders;
• creating research networks across the region;
• assisting with the development of Centre policies and procedures;
• assisting with reporting processes;
• liaising with CARCEIT and NU staff, GSE students and alumni, and other stakeholders;
• other duties as required.

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant field.

Work experience

- For a master’s degree at least 1 year of professional work experience in education or communications, with practical experience of tasks relevant to this position.

- With a bachelor’s or specialist’s degree, work experience in the specialty is at least 3 years in the areas corresponding to the functional areas of a particular position in international and/or national companies.

Experience in an international team is desirable.

Recruitment and selection process
Recruitment and selection at Nazarbayev University include the following processes: preliminary selection based on experience and qualifications, assessments (e.g. technical skills/capabilities, aptitude, personality, work samples, and motivation. Formal interviews form the final stage of the selection process.

Recruitment and selection process
Recruitment and selection at Nazarbayev University include the following process: preliminary selection based on experience and qualifications, assessments (e.g. technical skills/capabilities, aptitude, personality, work samples, in-basket exercises, and informal interviews), and motivation.

Formal interviews form the final stage of the selection process.

Professional competencies

- Excellent oral and written communication skills;

- Fluency in Kazakh, Russian and English;

- Ability to manage work effectively;

- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of an intercultural team;

- Ability to take initiative and liaise with a wide range of people;

- Ability to represent the Centre professionally to diverse audiences;

- Commitment and integrity.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to [email protected] by April 30, 2024. 

Only complete applications will be considered, and shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] 

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