Business Administration Department Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Operations and Information Management
The Business Administration Department, American University of Central Asia, is seeking full- and part-time Instructors responsible for teaching core business subjects: finance, marketing, management, economics, and entrepreneurship. AUCA Business Administration, widely recognized as one of the top business programs in the region, is expanding its course offering and invites qualified faculty for both part- and full-time positions. The successful candidate will be expected to broaden participation among members of under-represented groups; demonstrate through their research, teaching, and public engagement the richness of diversity in the learning experience; integrate multicultural experiences into instructional methods and research tools; contribute to the development of pedagogical techniques designed to meet the needs of diverse learning styles and intellectual interests. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The applicant must possess one of the following qualifications (earned degrees must be from an accredited college/university):
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APPOINTMENT TERMS This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2020. The primary academic appointment for the successful candidates will be at the AUCA campus with the possibility of assignment Link to this block: https://auca.kg/en/employee_opportunities/#b612 | |
New Generation Academy ESL/EFL Instructor/Assistant Professor Position: ESL/EFL Instructor/Assistant Professor Status: Full-time Department: NGA - New Generation Academy (AUCA’s Preparatory Program) Deadline: March 15, 2020 Area of Teaching: English language (English for Academic Purposes, Academic Writing, and TOEFL Test Preparation). The American University of Central Asia’s New Generation Academy is seeking an ESL/EFL specialist to teach English for Academic Purposes, Academic Writing, and TOEFL Test Preparation courses for the academic year 2020-2021. New Generation Academy is AUCA’s one-year preparatory program aimed at preparing students for AUCA admission exams and liberal arts undergraduate education requirements. This position is a full-time position. SUMMARY OF POSITION Reporting directly to the NGA Director, the ESL/EFL Instructor/Assistant Director is responsible for planning, teaching and evaluating assigned classes in accordance with the NGA curriculum, with assistance from the NGA Director, Senior Instructors, and Instructors; for maintaining student class records; for fulfilling administrative duties as required and/or requested by the Program; and for participating in professional development activities such as workshops and meetings. Requirements:
Compensation: commensurate with experience and education. To apply, please send your CV, cover letter, a statement of teaching philosophy, a sample syllabus and two Letters of Reference (scanned copies are acceptable) to nga@auca.kg (Subject: "ESL/EFL Instructor/Assistant Professor") and put the Office of Human Resources cc-ed in your e-mail via human_resources@auca.kg by March 15, 2020 Link to this block: https://auca.kg/en/employee_opportunities/#b628 | |
Master of Arts Program in Applied Psychology (MAPAP) Full-time non-tenure track international faculty position Interested candidates should provide a CV, a Cover Letter and 2 recommendation letters from relevant employers (supervisors and professors included) to psyc@auca.kg before June 1st, 2020. Please do not hesitate to contact us with questions. Program information: MAPAP is a 2-year full-time master of arts program in psychology (https://dss.auca.kg/master-in-applied-psychology/), which provides students with coursework, internship and research experience, and prepares graduates for a career in adult and adolescent counseling and conducting research in social sciences. Join a vibrant faculty team of a young program that shares values of diversity, social justice, student-centered teaching, and community service. University information: AUCA is a liberal arts English-speaking university with diverse student body and faculty, which new 2015 campus is located in Bishkek, the multinational capital city of Kyrgyzstan, among picturesque mountainous landscapes. Most AUCA departments offer joint degrees with Bard College of USA. International faculty have an opportunity to conduct community-based research and service. University offers generous airfare and accommodation funds for international faculty, on top of the agreed salary. Expectations:
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Journalism and Mass Communications Department Assistant Professor in Journalism & Mass Communications Deadline: March 20, 2020 Responsibilities may include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Journalism and Mass Communications, conducting research, supervising theses, and participating in the development of the department. The salary is negotiable. QUALIFICATIONS
GENERAL INFORMATION As one of AUCA’s oldest departments, JMC has been training and educating competent journalists and media professionals since 1997. We are a small core team of 3 full-time faculty enhanced by a dozen prominent practitioners holding part-time positions. Approximately 50 undergraduate and 10 graduate students major in the department. As a hub of democracy in the region, we focus our education on critical thinking combined with digital tools, such as investigative journalism, data journalism, and multimedia. The department is committed to innovation in journalism education, including applied research and collaborations with the industry. Additional information can be found at https://dss.auca.kg/bachelor-in-journalism-and-mass-communications/ and https://dss.auca.kg/master-in-journalism-and-mass-communications/ APPLICATION PROCEDURES Please send your cover letter, CV, two Letters of Reference (scanned copies are acceptable) and unofficial transcripts from graduate school (official transcripts are required upon hiring) to the Office of Human Resources at hr@auca.kg, Prof. Lauren B. McConnell at mcconnell_l@auca.kg, and Director Program Anastasia Valeeva at valeeva_a@auca.kg. Applications are due by March 20, 2020. The expected starting date of employment is August 1st, 2020. ABOUT AUCA The American University of Central Asia is an international, multi-disciplinary learning community in the American liberal arts tradition that develops enlightened and impassioned leaders for the democratic transformation of Central Asia. It is located in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, and hosts about 1200 students from about 20 countries. Starting June 2011, in partnership with Bard College, AUCA awards US-accredited degrees. For more on AUCA, please visit our website at http://www.auca.kg Link to this block: https://auca.kg/en/employee_opportunities/#b638 | |
Department of General Education Assistant Professor Position: Assistant Professor Status: full-time Program: First-year Seminar, Second-year Seminar, and English Composition Deadline: April 6, 2020
The Department of General Education at the American University of Central Asia invites applications from candidates for a full-time faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. SUMMARY OF POSITION The position will involve teaching at least six undergraduate-level courses a year (three per semester) in First-year Seminar (FYS), Second-year Seminar (SYS), and English Composition. These courses are General Education requirements for the joint AUCA̧–Bard degree, focusing on developing and enhancing students’ basic skills in academic reading, writing, thinking, and speaking. FYS and English Composition are taught in combination, based on a common syllabus across all sections, with a focus on key texts and ideas in historical thought and cultural monuments. SYS is a topics course that continues and builds upon the work of FYS and English Composition, with individual faculty free to choose the topic of the course based on their teaching and research expertise. Accommodations in teaching load may be offered based on research activities. Responsibilities also include service activities at the departmental and university levels. REQUIREMENTS
APPLICATION DETAILS The deadline for applications is April 6, 2020. Shortlisted candidates may expect to be contacted for an interview by mid-April. The final offer is subject to budgetary approval. The expected started date is August 1, 2020. Applicants must submit the following materials:
Please submit your applications both to the General Education Office Manager Raushan Salimbekova at salimbekova_r@auca.kg and to the Office of Human Resources at hr@auca.kg with the subject line “Application for Gen Ed Assistant Professor (FYS/SYS/Comp)” by April 6, 2020. For any questions or concerns, please contact the Co-Chairs of the General Education Department, Dr. Nicholas Walmsley at walmsley_n@auca.kg and Dr. Chynara Ryskulova at ryskulova_c@auca.kg.
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Journalism & Mass Communications Department Assistant Professor Position: Assistant Professor Status: full-time Program: Journalism & Mass Communications Department Deadline: March 20, 2020 POSITION *Assistant Professor in Journalism and Mass Communications*, beginning Fall 2020. Responsibilities may include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Journalism and Mass Communications, conducting research, supervising theses, and participating in the development of the department. The salary is negotiable. QUALIFICATIONS
GENERAL INFORMATION As one of AUCA’s oldest departments, JMC has been training and educating competent journalists and media professionals since 1997. We are a small core team of 3 full-time faculty enhanced by a dozen prominent practitioners holding part-time positions. Approximately 50 undergraduate and 10 graduate students major in the department. As a hub of democracy in the region, we focus our education on critical thinking combined with digital tools, such as investigative journalism, data journalism, and multimedia. The department is committed to innovation in journalism education, including applied research and collaborations with the industry. Additional information can be found at https://dss.auca.kg/bachelor-in-journalism-and-mass-communications/ and https://dss.auca.kg/master-in-journalism-and-mass-communications/ APPLICATION PROCEDURES Please send your cover letter, CV, two Letters of Reference (scanned copies are acceptable) and unofficial transcripts from graduate school (official transcripts are required upon hiring) to the Office of Human Resources at hr@auca.kg, Prof. Lauren B. McConnell at mcconnell_l@auca.kg, and Director Program Anastasia Valeeva at valeeva_a@auca.kg. Applications are due by March 20, 2020. The expected starting date of employment is August 1st, 2020. ABOUT AUCA The American University of Central Asia is an international, multi-disciplinary learning community in the American liberal arts tradition that develops enlightened and impassioned leaders for the democratic transformation of Central Asia. It is located in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, and hosts about 1200 students from about 20 countries. Starting June 2011, in partnership with Bard College, AUCA awards US-accredited degrees. For more on AUCA, please visit our website at http://www.auca.kg. Link to this block: https://auca.kg/en/employee_opportunities/#b642 |
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