Nazarbayev University’s Center for Preparatory Studies (CPS) is currently seeking qualified, experienced English teachers to begin in August 2020.

CPS has two academic programs: a Foundation Year Program (NUFYP) and a pre-masters preparatory program.  NUFYP emphasizes academic English (EAP), mathematics, and study skills to prepare students for Nazarbayev University’s undergraduate schools. The minimum English entry level into NUFYP is an overall IELTS of 6.0.  CPS also operates a one-year pre-master’s curriculum that enhances degree-holding students’ English skills and prepares them for study for a master’s degree at NU.

Job Description

Teaching Fellows teach up to 18 student-contact hours per week (e.g., lectures, seminars, office hours); additional duties may include: material/assessment development, invigilation, or supporting the Academic Learning Center (up to 4 hours per week).  Faculty also choose their community service work, e.g., serving a committee, developing professional workshops, providing student support or pursuing community-wide professional activities.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have the qualifications, experience, character, and skills required to effectively teach and work in an EAP preparatory curriculum in Kazakhstan.  Minimally, these include:

• Completed Master’s degree in appropriate subject area
• Excellent teaching competencies with the ability to teach cooperatively to deliver a unified curriculum and capable of teaching independently, yet deliver a unified curriculum
• Evidence of a strong work ethic; mature professional behavior; and exemplary personal character
• Ability to work in a multicultural, educational environment; collaborate as a supportive team member; and live and work in Kazakhstan
• Excellent overall communications skills with the ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Compelling desire to contribute to Kazakhstani youth and to NU’s development

Additional information

Nazarbayev University offers:

• An internationally competitive salary
• 56 days of paid leave per year
• Rent-free housing based on family size
• Relocation allowance
• Air tickets, including dependents, twice a year to home country
• No-cost medical insurance with global coverage
• Educational allowance for dependent children

To Apply click the link and upload (in PDF if possible):

1. Curriculum Vitae: max 4 pages (normal font and spacing) and include in it your Contact Information for at least two referees and the contact information of your current/most recent supervisor.  Note: referees/employer will not be contacted unless you are shortlisted and give permission.  

2. Cover Letter (max 1 page).

3. CPS Application Information: In a third document (1) briefly state your reason(s) for applying to CPS (<150 words), (2) write a sentence of 50 words or less that describes your teaching philosophy, and (3) outline the qualities, talents, and/or characteristics you would bring to CPS (brief paragraph or bullet points).

Do not upload any other materials to your application at this time.  Prior to shortlisting, candidates may be asked to complete a pre-interview questionnaire.

Review of applications will begin immediately; initial interviews will begin in March 2020.

Questions regarding the program or the position can be addressed to the Director through Smart Recruiter. Additional information can be found at the official website of Nazarbayev University www.nu.edu.kz.

Nazarbayev University is an EOE.

To apply, please click here: https://smrtr.io/3N9zg