The MA in Teaching Program Full Time Faculty in Education (Rank Open) Position: Full-Time Deadline: Friday, February 17, 2023 Job Description: The MA in Teaching Program at the American University of Central Asia (AUCA) is inviting applications from qualified candidates for a full-time faculty position - rank open. Candidates should hold a PhD in Education or related areas, and have demonstrated experience in conducting empirical research in education using qualitative and/or quantitative methods. The area of research interests is open. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience and /or prior engagement in teacher development. Full-time faculty are expected to teach at least six courses (three per term), participate in academic advising, and supervise Masters theses. Responsibilities and expectations also include participation in programs of the Institute of Education and in university life. The MA in Teaching program at AUCA is an innovative dual-degree graduate program in teacher education - offering a Masters in Pedagogy from Kyrgyz Ministry of Education, and an MAT degree from Bard College, New York. The program offers a unique blended-learning approach with a strong focus on teaching practice, and has a diverse student body from across Central Asia. The language of instruction is English. The program is generously funded by the US Embassy, Bishkek - enabling it to offer tuition scholarships to outstanding public school teachers and teacher leaders from across the region. Student engagement and faculty development is also supported by funding from the University and from the Open Society University Network. The selected candidate will become a full-member of a small but dynamic international team - and a growing network of exceptional alumni - that is passionate about transforming the quality of teacher education in Central Asia and beyond. Roles and Responsibilities A Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) faculty member works as an instructor, collaborator with the Institute of Education (IOE) and MAT programming, and supporter of MAT students. The tasks involved include
Qualities of Full-Time MAT Faculty: We seek a faculty member who is
Benefits for Faculty
Start Date: June 1, 2023 Resumes / CVs and a Cover Letter (max 500 words) along with names and contact information of two references should be sent to Dr. Tamo Chattopadhay, chattopadhay_t@auca.kg, Director, Institute of Education, and Elizabeth Alibaeva, davis_e@auca.kg , Program Director, Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), AUCA. References will be only contacted for short-listed candidates. Deadline: Friday, February 17, 2023. Link to this block: https://auca.kg/en/employee_opportunities/#b927 |
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Psychology, bachelor and master programs Faculty member, full-time Position: Full-time Deadline: March 1st 2023 Eligibility criteria:
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Interested candidates should provide a CV, a Cover Letter and 2 references from relevant employers to psyc@auca.kg
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Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) University Sustainability Coordinator Full-time position to start in Spring 2023 This is a new, full-time, position. Organizationally, the Sustainability Coordinator will be located in the Center for Civic Engagement (CCE), and will take direction from the Center for Civic Engagement and the chairs of the Sustainable AUCA Task Force, meeting monthly to discuss and review the priority list of tasks. The Sustainability Coordinator will identify opportunities to improve the environmental sustainability of the University based on quantitative and qualitative cost/benefit analyses and will have wide-ranging latitude for leading and implementing sustainability and climate change-related projects. The Coordinator will have a budget for routine operating expenses, and will work with the President of the University and the Center for Civic Engagement to secure funding for projects. Goals for the first two years The Sustainability Coordinator will spend their first few months on the job becoming familiar with the operations of the University as relates to sustainability. The Coordinator’s goals for the first two years on the job are likely to include:
Position Responsibilities
Key Partnerships include, but are not limited to:
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Desirable Additional Qualifications:
POSITION: Full-Time WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. WORK LOCATION: American University of Central Asia Campus and online SALARY: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience TIMING: This vacancy will remain open until it has been filled. Please submit a resume and statement of interest, in English, to human_resources@auca.kg with copies to cce@auca.kg and fearey_s@auca.kg.
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