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Teaching Fellow in English Nazarbayev University, Department of English
POSITION: Teaching Fellow
DEPARTMENT: Nazarbayev University Foundation Year Program (NUFYP)
RESPONSIBLE TO: Coordinator in relevant specialist area
SALARY IN THE RANGE: Internationally Competitive
REFERENCE NUMBER: NUFYPTF16/17
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled (priority given to applications received by 3 June)
About the job
Nazarbayev University Foundation Year Program (NUFYP) is currently seeking qualified instructors in the areas of English (EAP), mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, and humanities. NUFYP is an integrated, foundation year that prepares students for study in Nazarbayev University's three undergraduate schools: School of Engineering, School of Science and Technology, and School of Humanities and Social Sciences. Students develop academic study skills and learn how to adapt to the expectations of an academic research community. All classes are taught in English, with the minimum IELTS English entry level for students set at 6.0 for the coming academic year. The NUFYP student body is anticipated to expand to nearly 750 students in the fall of 2016.
As a NUFYP Teaching Fellow, you will teach 500-600 hours per year. You will be part of a team responsible for the planning, delivery, evaluation, and assessment of your subject area under the supervision of a subject Coordinator and following the NUFYP curriculum.
Nazarbayev University
Located in Astana, Nazarbayev University is a new Western-style, English-language institution, created with the support of leading universities around the world, such as: Cambridge University, Duke University, National University of Singapore, University College London, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburgh, and University of Wisconsin-Madison. Nazarbayev University aspires to become a world-class research-based university and provide the highest quality education in Kazakhstan and Central Asia.
Astana, the new capital of Kazakhstan, described as "brash and grandiose, and wildly attractive" by National Geographic, and "the futuristic frontier of architecture" by the Guardian, Astana "The City of Future" has been chosen as the venue to host the International Exposition EXPO-2017. Rich in natural resources, Kazakhstan has experienced extraordinary economic growth since its independence from the Soviet Union two decades ago. The World Bank has also ranked Kazakhstan as one of the world's 20 top locations for direct foreign investment.
Successful Candidates must have the knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications required to effectively teach and work within an intensive, high calibre preparatory program.
Essential Qualifications
All documentation should be submitted to: nufyp_hiring@nu.edu.kz
Application form can be found at https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=0B2_VTsSsbK42VFh2ZnRhS3pGZXRJS0d5ZjJ5bnM3TXQ4RXo0
Additional information can be found at the official website of Nazarbayev University www.nu.edu.kz
Nazarbayev University is an equal opportunity employer.
For any questions please contact еo Mr. Beibit Askaruly (beibit.askaruly@nu.edu.kz).
DEPARTMENT: Nazarbayev University Foundation Year Program (NUFYP)
RESPONSIBLE TO: Coordinator in relevant specialist area
SALARY IN THE RANGE: Internationally Competitive
REFERENCE NUMBER: NUFYPTF16/17
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled (priority given to applications received by 3 June)
About the job
Nazarbayev University Foundation Year Program (NUFYP) is currently seeking qualified instructors in the areas of English (EAP), mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, and humanities. NUFYP is an integrated, foundation year that prepares students for study in Nazarbayev University's three undergraduate schools: School of Engineering, School of Science and Technology, and School of Humanities and Social Sciences. Students develop academic study skills and learn how to adapt to the expectations of an academic research community. All classes are taught in English, with the minimum IELTS English entry level for students set at 6.0 for the coming academic year. The NUFYP student body is anticipated to expand to nearly 750 students in the fall of 2016.
As a NUFYP Teaching Fellow, you will teach 500-600 hours per year. You will be part of a team responsible for the planning, delivery, evaluation, and assessment of your subject area under the supervision of a subject Coordinator and following the NUFYP curriculum.
Nazarbayev University
Located in Astana, Nazarbayev University is a new Western-style, English-language institution, created with the support of leading universities around the world, such as: Cambridge University, Duke University, National University of Singapore, University College London, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburgh, and University of Wisconsin-Madison. Nazarbayev University aspires to become a world-class research-based university and provide the highest quality education in Kazakhstan and Central Asia.
Astana, the new capital of Kazakhstan, described as "brash and grandiose, and wildly attractive" by National Geographic, and "the futuristic frontier of architecture" by the Guardian, Astana "The City of Future" has been chosen as the venue to host the International Exposition EXPO-2017. Rich in natural resources, Kazakhstan has experienced extraordinary economic growth since its independence from the Soviet Union two decades ago. The World Bank has also ranked Kazakhstan as one of the world's 20 top locations for direct foreign investment.
Successful Candidates must have the knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications required to effectively teach and work within an intensive, high calibre preparatory program.
Essential Qualifications
- Master's or equivalent in an appropriate subject area (e.g., ESL, applied linguistics, physics, etc.)
- Familiarity with teaching best practices
- Flexible with the ability to handle ambiguity and work in a developing program
- Effective communications and good interpersonal skills
- Ability to teach independently, but work as part of a team to deliver a unified curriculum
- Postgraduate teaching qualifications for the secondary/tertiary sector
- Experience working with international students at both the secondary and tertiary levels
- Awareness of the educational needs of Kazakh students in a pre-degree environment
- Experience working internationally in foundation programs
- Internationally competitive salary
- Opportunity to be a change agent
- Expatriate benefits (rent-free accommodations, home travel twice a year, insurance, child education allowance, etc.)
- A cover letter outlining your relevant teaching experience and the context, and why you are interested in applying to NUFYP
- A current Curriculum Vitae (maximum 3 pages)
- The attached application form
- Contact information for at least two referees who can address your teaching abilities, and contact information of your current/most recent supervisor. (Reference letters will be required if you are short listed; your current supervisor will not be contacted unless you authorize it.)
All documentation should be submitted to: nufyp_hiring@nu.edu.kz
Application form can be found at https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=0B2_VTsSsbK42VFh2ZnRhS3pGZXRJS0d5ZjJ5bnM3TXQ4RXo0
Additional information can be found at the official website of Nazarbayev University www.nu.edu.kz
Nazarbayev University is an equal opportunity employer.
For any questions please contact еo Mr. Beibit Askaruly (beibit.askaruly@nu.edu.kz).
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Contact:
Chair of Hiring Committee
NUFYP
Nazarbayev University
NUFYP
Nazarbayev University
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