Nazarbayev University, School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Full or Associate Professor in History in the Department of History, Philosophy and Religious Studies
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Kazakhstan |
Position: | Associate Professor, Department Chair, Full Professor |
The School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) at Nazarbayev University invites applications for a Full or Associate Professor in History in the Department of History, Philosophy and Religious Studies. S/he should be able to contribute to the teaching in the history of Central Asia and the Kazakh steppe and to the M.A. in Eurasian Studies. To complement the existing strengths of the Department, candidates with an expertise in the interaction between Central Asia and China or in the early modern history of Central Asia and the Turkic-speaking world are particularly encouraged to apply.
The position requires a Ph.D. in History or Oriental Studies and teaching and research experience commensurate with the sought rank. We are looking for a candidate with an exemplary and ongoing record of research, demonstrated excellence in graduate and undergraduate teaching, a commitment to active involvement in the life of the Department, and the capability of mentoring junior faculty in research and teaching. This is a three-year appointment with the possibility of renewal, starting in August 2015.
The Department currently has ten full-time Faculty members representing the breadth of the discipline, with an emphasis on Eurasian history and civilizations. Besides offering a major in History and minors both in History and in Philosophy/Religious Studies, the Department plays a key role in providing instruction in these disciplines to students across the School and beyond, as well as in contributing to the recently established M.A. in Eurasian Studies. The Department is responsible for offering an innovative course in the history of Kazakhstan which is compulsory for all undergraduates.
The Department is housed within the School of Humanities and Social Sciences which offers six majors and has approximately 600 students. Nazarbayev University is a modern, English-language institution based on best practices drawn from partner higher education institutions in the US, UK and Singapore. The strategic partner for SHSS and the Department is the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Nazarbayev University is located in the capital of Kazakhstan, Astana.
The salary and benefit package are highly competitive. The benefit package includes the following:
-Housing based on family size and rank;
-A relocation allowance;
-Air tickets to home country, twice per year;
-Medical insurance, with global coverage;
-An educational allowance for children.
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Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three publications and the names and contact information for three referees. Deadline for submission is 7 September 2014. Please apply to nu.shss@nu.edu.kz |
Website: | http://shss.nu.edu.kz/shss/Home1 |
Primary Category: | Asian History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Ethnic History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 08/11/2014 |
Closing Date | 09/07/2014 |