Vice-Dean for Academic Affairs, School of Sciences and Humanities

Nazarbayev University (NU) is a young institution in Kazakhstan conceived as a beacon of excellence and thus holds significant strategic value for the countrys and the regions development. Our students are equivalent in ability to those attending the Ivy League or the Russell Group universities. Faculty come from around 60 nationalities mostly with doctorates from leading research-intensive universities.

The School of Sciences and Humanities (SSH) comprises 220 faculty members and 2500 undergraduate students. It encompasses basic sciences social sciences and humanities disciplines. The role of the Vice-Dean for Academic Affairs will be to enhance teaching and academic quality in the School adapting our existing programs to the new technologies such as AI.

The Vice-Dean for Academic Affairs is responsible for promoting supporting and facilitating the Schools teaching and learning activities and leading the development and implementation of the Schools Teaching and Learning Strategy.

Together with the Dean the Vice-Deans for Research and the Administrative Director the Vice-Dean for Academic Affairs is a member of the School of Sciences and Humanities Senior Management Team.

Qualifications :

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Lead on the development and implementation of the Schools Teaching and Learning Strategy in consultation with the Dean and the University.

2. Participate in the strategic management of the School as a member of the School Management

Committee attending its regular meetings. The Vice-Dean (Academic Affairs) is responsible for managing existing academic programs and proposing and designing new ones.

3. Oversee the development management and regular review of the Schools taught academic

programmes.

4. Chair the Schools Teaching and Learning Committee.

5. Be responsible for admissions to the Schools academic programmes including the achievement of student recruitment targets the management of the admissions process and serving as Chair of the Schools Admissions Committee.

6. Have overall responsibility for the scheduling of SSH classes and registration of students into those classes in consultation with departments.

7. Be responsible for all aspects of the assurance of quality within the School in accordance with the Schools Quality Assurance Framework and for the external accreditation of its academic  programmes.

8. Represent SSH on the University-level Learning and Teaching committee and the Academic Quality committee.

9. Foster teaching collaboration with the other Schools of the University.

10. Advise the School and the University on teaching and learning infrastructure and equipment requirements.

11. Work with the Office of the Provost on program design review and implementation.

12. Promote the Schools teaching and learning objectives and activities to external audiences and to develop and maintain a network of professional relationships with universities in Kazakhstan international universities government business and industry.

13. Represent the School at student recruitment activities and events.

14. Participate in the appointment and appraisal of academic and other School staff.

15. Deputize for the Dean internally and externally on teaching and learning issues.

16. Represent the School on relevant University committees.

17. Contribute to the delivery of the Schools undergraduate and graduate teaching programs.

18. Undertake a program of research in a relevant discipline.

19. Follow and promote University policies including equal opportunities policies.

20. Maintain and promote an awareness and observation of fire and health and safety regulations.

21. Carry out any other duties commensurate with the grade purpose and spirit of the post.

This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and as duties and responsibilities develop the job description will be reviewed and be subject to amendment in consultation with the post holder.

Additional Information :

Benefits

Nazarbayev University offers an internationally competitive compensation and benefits package which includes:

• Internationally competitive salary (commensurate with qualifications and experience)
• Free fully furnished housing (based on rank and family size)
• Relocation support
• International health insurance for faculty and dependents residing in Astana
• Education allowance for dependent children residing in Astana

Application Instructions

To apply please submit the following documents:

• Cover letter 
• Detailed curriculum vitae
• Three letters of recommendation.

Recruitment and selection process
Recruitment and selection at Nazarbayev University include the following process: preliminary selection based on experience and qualifications assessments (e.g. technical skills/capabilities aptitude personality work samples in-basket exercises and informal interviews) and motivation.

Formal interviews form the final stage of the selection process.
They are typically based on organizational values and behaviors and conducted in English.
You are encouraged to share your views and values  to identify how they fit into  Nazarbayev University core values

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time