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KIMEP University

College of Social Sciences (CSS)

Post Title: Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Social Sciences

Department: General Education

Academic Unit: College of Social Sciences

Reports to: Chair of Department / Dean

Effective from January 05, 2022 or August 16, 2022

The period is Spring 2022 or academic year 2022-2023

Position Summary

The General Education Program under the College of Social Sciences is looking for applicants to the full-time faculty in Social Sciences. The successful candidate will design and teach a new interdisciplinary, problem-based inquiry course called Introduction to Social Sciences. Because the course is required of all students, we are seeking an enthusiastic team leader to collaborate with part-time and full-time faculty from other departments as well as within CSS.

The position may also involve teaching in other areas of the College, depending on background and interest. CSS includes the departments of Media and Communications, Public Administration, International Relations and Regional Studies, and Economics.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have an earned MA in Sociology, Political Science, Psychology or relevant areas from accredited institutions. Applicants should have at least 3-5 years of teaching experiences in reputable universities and extensive professional experiences in the field of major areas. Applicants should be able to teach in English.

A valid certificate of English language proficiency should be provided by final candidates who are non-native speakers of English (The International English Language Testing System or IELTS academic with overall score 8.0 or equivalent).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with online and hybrid course design and teaching is strongly desired, along with a demonstrated commitment to innovative, student-centered pedagogy.

Compensation

Rank and salary are competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition to salary, a benefit package includes basic healthcare insurance, reduced tuition rates for KIMEP courses, and subsidy for relocation allowance. New faculty members are provided with a reduced teaching schedule during the first semester. Summer paid teaching is typically available.

Application Process

Please submit the following documents to KIMEP University:

• CV (in English)
• Cover letter that indicates the position applied, how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications, course(s) you can teach, and salary expectations in KZT gross/month.
• Short­listed candidates are required to submit 2 referees’ names/contact details and recommendation letters if desired.
• Teaching evaluation forms for last 2 semesters.

Closing dates for submission of applications:

• November 8, 2021 (Monday, 11.59 pm Almaty time). These applications would be considered/interviewed first until December 8, 2021 by the Selection Committee members. Applications received by November 8 are guaranteed full consideration.

• December 8, 2021 (Wednesday, 11:59 pm based on Almaty time). The applications would be considered/interviewed until January 8, 2022 by the Selection Committee members.

Personal data provided by applicants will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purpose only.

Only short­listed candidates will be informed and invited for interviews by General Education Search Committee.