Assistant Professor in School Education Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Education

Selection Criteria for Assistant Professor

The successful applicant will hold a doctoral degree in education preferably in school education or a related field with a demonstrated research trajectory in one or more of the following areas of school education: school leadership curriculum instruction assessment assistive technology rural schools policy and governance. The candidate should present an appropriate scholarly portfolio that includes peer-reviewed publications grant-funded projects and evidence of effective teaching including experience in designing and delivering evidence-based instruction in higher education.

ESSENTIAL

1. A PhD in a relevant discipline (preferably in school education or educational leadership)
2. Experience in teaching postgraduate programmes including course design and masters student research supervision; ability to teach in face-to-face online and blended settings.
3. Scholarly research underpinned by publications in peer-reviewed journals knowledge translation expertise and success in obtaining research grants.
4. Positive engagement with research community industry and government to enhance the national standing of the discipline within the education sector
5. Demonstrated capacity for teaching research and managing research projects.
6. Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues.
7. Thorough understanding of international conventions frameworks and policies concerning education such as Sustainable Development Goals SDG4.

DESIRABLE

1. Membership in relevant professional associations.
2. Potential to contribute to the long-term development of the academic and research environment at NUGSE.
3. Knowledge of Kazakhstan and/or Central Asia/post-Soviet contexts.
4. Supervision/mentoring of masters students.

Qualifications :

Application Procedure

To apply please send a cover letter a document addressing the selection criteria and a detailed CV together with the names and contact details of two referees online at  later than 23 May 2026.

Review of applications begins on May 25 2026 and continues until the position is filled.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Interested candidates are encouraged to find out more about NUGSE at and our Facebook page @nugse2014. Zoom/Skype interviews for shortlisted applicants will be scheduled during May/June 2026.

Informal enquiries about specific posts can be addressed to Mir Afzal Tajik (Vice-Dean NUGSE) at 

Additional Information :

Conditions of Employment:

Initial appointment is on 3-year renewable contracts and will be subject to annual performance reviews. An attractive remuneration package will include:

• Internationally competitive salary;
• Holiday leave of 56 days per annum;
• Flights for the appointee and dependents home per annum;
• International health insurance;
• Rent-free housing for the appointee and dependents;
• Assistance for relocation expenses including air fares for the appointee and dependents.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time