Chair of the Department of Biology at the School of Sciences and Humanities
Chair of the Department of Biology at the School of Sciences and Humanities
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Job Description
The Department of Biology in the School of Sciences and Humanities at Nazarbayev
University (Astana Kazakhstan) is seeking a full-time Chair to lead the Department in developing and implementing a comprehensive research vision and teaching excellence. The Chair will be responsible for supporting the Departments ongoing efforts to increase research outcomes strengthen the existing degree programs and improve its international reputation. The Chair will provide leadership toward achieving exemplary teaching research and service. The Department of Biology has a strong undergraduate program a . in Biological Sciences and an earned Ph.D. program. Separate research laboratories comprehensive and modern core facilities and a new vivarium building that was opened in 2024 further support the Departments strengths in biomedicine and cell biology. The Chair will seek synergetic and interdisciplinary teaching and research collaborations with other departments and schools within the university as well as local and international universities.
The Chair will maintain a teaching and research program commensurate with current
University strengths and will advance the Biology Departments role within the School of Sciences and Humanities as well as within Nazarbayev University community. Successful candidates should hold a doctorate degree (Ph.D.) in a biology-related discipline and academic experience at the Full Professor rank with demonstrated excellence in research teaching service and leadership. Prior experience in administration is desirable. As Chair of the Department the successful candidate will serve on the Schools Executive Committee and represent the interests of the Department in various academic activities of the School. The Chair is also expected to maintain her/his own research activities.
Qualifications :
Review of applications will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Applicants should submit a cover letter explaining their qualifications and vision for the
department a detailed CV including a list of publications the funding track record and research and teaching statements. Interested candidates are encouraged to find out more about the Department of Biology and the School of Sciences and Humanities at our website . The strengths of other schools of the university can be found at .
Additional Information :
What we offer:
Competitive salary and 2-course teaching load per semester
Generous research time
Research seed grants and other competitive research funding opportunities
Selected conference and travel funding
Expatriate benefits:
International health insurance
housing based on family size and rank
relocation allowance
air tickets to home country twice per year
no-cost medical insurance with global coverage
educational allowance for children
Paid home leave of 56 days per annum
Initial appointment is on a 3-year renewable contract and subsequent appointments can be 5-year/3-year renewable subject to annual performance reviews.
Successful appointments are expected to begin in August 2024. Additional information can be found on our website ().
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
