Recently ranked by Times Higher Ed in the top 30% of research universities worldwide, Nazarbayev University was launched in 2010 as a premier national and regional university, partnered with some of the most internationally recognized names in higher education.

Admission to NU is highly competitive, and the student body is selected from the top high schools throughout the country and region. SSH programs emphasize student-oriented learning, with a student-to-faculty ratio of approximately 15:1. The language of instruction is English.

The Department of History, Philosophy and Religious Studies in the School of Sciences and Humanities at Nazarbayev University in Astana, Kazakhstan invites applications for an instructor position in the History of Kazakhstan. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to a team-taught History of Kazakhstan survey for first-year students and to teach other courses within their field of specialization. The standard teaching load for instructors is 4/4 with teaching assistant support for large classes. In some cases, a reduction in teaching load may be possible.

The successful candidates must have a Master’s Degree in History or Eurasian Studies or related area in hand, and preference will be given to individuals with demonstrable knowledge of the region. The position is available from August 2025. The contract will be for a period of three years (August 2025 – June 2028) on a renewable basis.

Nazarbayev University values diversity and strongly encourages applications from members of groups who are underrepresented in their discipline.

The Department of History, Philosophy and Religious Studies department includes 18 members and offers a major in History and minors in History and Philosophy/Religious Studies.

To apply, please upload a letter of interest, current c.v., contact information of three referees and teaching evaluations by January 15, 2025. More information about the school is available at http://ssh.nu.edu.kz. Questions related to the position, the university, or living and working in Astana can be sent to Curtis Murphy ([email protected]).