Department: School of Arts and Sciences
Duty station: Khorog, Tajikistan
Deadline: November 10th 2019 (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis)
Duration: January 15 2020 - May 15 2020

Summary of Position and Key Responsibilities

The University of Central Asia is seeking a Visiting Faculty Member with a background in Law or other interdisciplinary area to teach sophomore students an Introduction to Law course at the Khorog Campus in Tajikistan. In your role as a Faculty Member, you will be dedicated to helping students to explore a 3 -module material on necessary fundamentals of Law. The first module covers major legal systems that exist in CA and worldwide; co-existence of the Law in symbiotic relationship with the State; law categories and types of law; law-making and law-enforcement institutions; legal processes, appeals and international tribunals. The second module will focus on trade and the concepts necessary to engage in trade, especially cross-border trade. Students will learn about contracts and treaties as a basis of all business, covering key aspects such as rights and liabilities, terms and payments, resolution of any contractual disputes. The third module gives a room for Faculty to supply and deliver any additional topics/activities that are relevant for Central Asian countries to enrich students’ knowledge.

Central to the vision of UCA is to create an outstanding teaching and research institution that excels in the generation and application of knowledge. Academic programmes combine the student-centred environment of a liberal arts college with the intellectual excitement of being at the frontiers of knowledge offered by a research university. The language of instruction for undergraduate studies is English, with a requirement that all undergraduate students are fluent in their native language and Russian. As a Faculty Member, you will be dedicated to teaching small classes and providing each student with personal academic attention to ensure they master and apply the material.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree from an internationally recognized university in Law/Legal Studies.
• Ph.D. from an internationally recognised university would be an asset 
• University teaching experience preferred. 
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

Desirable Attributes

Teaching Experience

• A demonstrated commitment to teaching and students; preferably at least 3 years of experience at the undergraduate level
• Demonstrated understanding of pedagogy, i.e. developing new and interesting courses grounded in a discipline area and interdisciplinary in nature
• Experience using innovative teaching methods and evaluation methodologies 
• Experience in teaching in Central Asia would be a valuable asset

Timing and Location

• In the 2019-2020 academic year, you teach classes at the: Khorog Campus from  January 15 till May 15 2020 

Salary and Package

Commensurate with qualification and experience to attract the best candidate.

The job description is subject to change.

How to Apply

Please send us (1) an up-to-date resume; (2) a sample of any published work; (3) three references (at least one to attest to your teaching experience, and another to your research experience) and (4) teaching evaluations from the last three years of employment (if available) to hr.recruitment@ucentralasia.org by November 10th 2019. Please use: “Law Faculty Member” as the subject header and indicate how you heard about us.

For more information about UCA’s academic programmes please visit

https://www.ucentralasia.org/Admissions/UndergraduateProgramme

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.