Nazarbayev University

About NUGSB. Since its inception in 2013, NUGSB has built a rapidly growing reputation as the leading research-intensive business school in Central Asia. The school consistently ranks as the number one school in the region, and is ranked top 5 among the research-intensive business schools founded since 2000.  We have attracted faculty who received their PhDs from leading institutions such as Cornell, Columbia, Stanford, INSEAD, LSE. Our faculty members have published their work in leading FT 50 and UT Dallas journals. The school is accredited by AMBA and BGA and is in advanced stage of the AACSB accreditation process. Nazarbayev University and Astana. Kazakhstan’s government is committed to establishing a world-class research-oriented university that will provide the highest quality education in Kazakhstan and Central Asia. Located in Astana, Nazarbayev University is a US-style, research-oriented university that is the flagship of that commitment. The university was created with support from leading universities around the world, including: Cambridge University, Colorado School of Mines, Duke University, National University of Singapore, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburg, University of Wisconsin-Madison. The university benefits from its location in Astana, the relatively new capital of Kazakhstan. Founded three decades ago, Astana has blossomed into a thriving modern metropolis with a population of over one million, including expats from over 100 countries. Described as “brash and grandiose—and wildly attractive” by National Geographic, and as “the futuristic frontier of architecture” by the Guardian, the city successfully hosted the 2017 World Expo. The city boasts not only modern architecture but also a vibrant cultural scene with museums, an opera house, bars, restaurants to suit every palette, and a rich night life. About Kazakhstan. Rich in natural resources, Kazakhstan has experienced extraordinary economic growth since it gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. The country is currently considered an Upper Middle Income Country by the World Bank and is consistently ranked as one of the world’s top 20 locations for foreign direct investment (FDI). What We Offer At NUGSB we offer the following to our faculty: Generous research time Research grants and other competitive funding opportunities Funding for research conferences and research visits Highly competitive salaries comparable to top R1 US schools Competitive teaching load, often taught in modular format Expatriate benefits (housing, home travel, health insurance, schooling allowance for school-age children) Opportunities in executive education Candidates should have a PhD degree in the relevant field from an accredited institution, an excellent research record or the potential to publish their work in top journals in the field. We welcome highly-qualified entry-level applicants as well as experienced faculty. The Application Process If you are interested, we encourage you to apply by clicking on the link: NUGSB Application Portal or email hr_gsb@nu.edu.kz Your application should include: A cover letter highlighting your specific area of expertise, motivation and interest in the position; Sample of written work (including job market paper) Names and contact details to request three letters of recommendation (after shortlisted) Research Agenda Teaching Approach Curriculum Vitae (CV). For more information about NUGSB please visit our website: http://gsb.nu.edu.kz. You will also find information about our faculty at: https://gsb.nu.edu.kz/facultyresearch/faculty-profiles/. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews with NUGSB faculty. Nazarbayev University is an equal opportunity employer.

Nazarbayev University Profile Nazarbayev University (NU), located in Astana, Kazakhstan, is an English-language research university.  It was established in 2010 as a flagship academic institution with ambitions to achieve global recognition as a top-tier research university in Kazakhstan in partnership with leading universities from around the world. Admission to NU is highly competitive and the University accepts the best students from the country and region. In a short 13 years since its inception, NU has achieved notable recognition, entering the Times Higher Education Global Ranking in 2024 and securing a position in the top 30% of research universities worldwide. Presently, NU stands as the leading university in Central Asia. The Center for Preparatory Studies The Center for Preparatory Studies (CPS) at Nazarbayev University was founded in 2010 in cooperation with University College London and was the first division of the Nazarbayev University. In 2015, Nazarbayev University created its own Foundation Year Program (NUFYP). This Program was specifically designed for Kazakhstani students and provides academic instruction that prepares students to be successful in top English-medium universities around the world. The vast majority of students who have completed NUFYP have advanced to successful undergraduate study in Nazarbayev University while a few students immediately pursued an international education. Job Description As a NUFYP Mathematics Teaching Fellow, you would have 16-18 contact hours per week (e.g., lectures, seminars, office hours), and perform eight hours of support in working groups (e.g., materials development, assessment creation). Qualifications A successful candidate must demonstrate the qualifications and character required to effectively lead, teach, and work in an intensive undergraduate preparatory program in Kazakhstan. Completed Master’s degree in mathematics or in a related field combined with applicable experience Excellent teaching competencies with the ability to teach cooperatively to deliver a unified curriculum Evidence of a strong work ethic, mature professional behavior, and exemplary personal character Experience that demonstrates the ability to cooperatively work in a multicultural educational environment Excellent English and overall communication skills with the ability to follow written and oral instructions  The ability to contribute to NU’s core values

The Director of Institutional Research and Analytics provides strategic leadership for the university data analytics, institutional effectiveness, and advancing institutional rankings performance and global reputation. This executive role drives data-informed decision-making to support strategic planning, quality assurance, accreditation, resource allocation, and continuous improvement. The Director works closely with senior leadership, schools, administrative departments, quality assurance teams, IT, finance, admissions, and student services. 1. Institutional Research & Strategic Analytics lead the development of a comprehensive institutional research and analytics function. collect, validate, analyze, and interpret institutional data. develop dashboards and associated reports for senior leadership and university stakeholders. provide data-informed recommendations and implement interventions for performance improvement against strategic targets and rankings indicators. identify opportunities to improve student recruitment, retention, progression, completion, employability, research performance, and operational efficiency. provide data and analysis to support strategic and operational planning, institutional policy development, budgeting, and resource allocation. 2. University Rankings provide strategic oversight of the university’s rankings performance, developing a comprehensive rankings strategic framework, aligning institutional priorities, data collection, and improvement initiatives with the university's target rankings outcomes. provide expert advice and guidance to leadership on targeted interventions and high-impact initiatives to drive sustained improvement in rankings performance and enhance the university’s global profile. assume overall responsibility for institutional data submission, scenario modeling, and outcome evaluation across Times Higher Education, QS, and other relevant global ranking systems. maintain a comprehensive statistical data repository and evidence base. ensure the accuracy, consistency, and verifiability of statistical data rankings submissions. 3. Strategic Performance Management support the monitoring of university KPIs and strategic objectives. lead the development performance dashboards. provide early-warning analysis on areas requiring management attention. translate complex data into clear recommendations for senior decision-makers. 4. Data Governance & Quality establish institutional standards for data definitions, ownership, quality, and reporting. implement processes for data validation, reconciliation, and quality assurance. work with IT and data owners to improve data systems and reporting infrastructure. ensure appropriate confidentiality, privacy, and data security practices. 5. Accreditation, Quality Assurance & External Reporting provide institutional data and analysis for accreditation and external quality reviews. support national regulatory and statutory reporting requirements. coordinate data and evidence for institutional audits and reviews. ensure consistency between institutional data, accreditation submissions, and rankings submissions. 6. Research & Sector Intelligence analyse demographic, economic, student, labour-market, and sector trends. produce strategic intelligence reports for university leadership. 7. Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement lead, develop, and manage the institutional research and analytics team. build strong relationships with senior leaders and academic and professional services teams across NU, supporting their work as required. share experience across Kazakhstan and the wider region, in alignment with the Societal Impact mandate of the NU Strategy 2026-2031. promote a culture of evidence-based decision-making and effective performance measurement across the university, including through the provision of training and guidance to staff, faculty and senior leaders. represent the university in relevant professional and sector networks.