viernes, 1 de marzo de 2013

Multiple full-time positions in Statistics.Nazarbayev University

Company Information: Nazarbayev University is seeking highly-qualified faculty to join its rapidly growing Statistics track within Mathematics program in the School of Science and Technology (SST). Nazarbayev University was launched in 2010 as a premier national and regional university partnering with some of the most internationally recognized universities in Higher Education. Admission to NU is highly competitive. The student body is selected from the top high schools throughout the country and region. Most students participate in the renowned University College of London foundation year program and thus enter the School of Science & Technology with extensive language training and academic preparation. The SST programs emphasize student-oriented learning with small class sizes, hands-on lab experiences and a low student-to-faculty ratio of about 10:1. The NU campus is located in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan in the heart of the new and ultra-modern Left-Bank region of the city. Incoming faculty will enjoy a cosmopolitan living experience interwoven with traditional cultural influences in food and entertainment. The social life offers a rich and vibrant atmosphere with excellent clubs and restaurants, theater, music, opera, dancing, museums, modern and traditional bazaar shopping, professional and amateur sports, outdoor recreation, and much more.
Duties & Responsibilities: Position responsibilities include: a teaching load of two courses (on average) per semester, curricular and program development, ongoing engagement in relevant professional and research activities, general program guidance and leadership, student advising, committee service, and other activities related to the intellectual and cultural environment of the university. Faculty are encouraged to develop connections with leading researchers and institutions in their respective fields world-wide. The resulting network of international relations enables a wide range of opportunities for collaboration, faculty and student exchange programs, curricular innovation, and open-ended research and development activities.

Position Qualifications: Successful candidates should hold a doctorate degree (Ph.D.), possess strong teaching skills and experience, excellent English-language communication skills, and a demonstrated rank-appropriate research accomplishment. They will be expected to teach the undergraduate as well graduate level of courses in statistics for mathematics, biology and economics majors. International experience is helpful but not required. Positions are available at all ranks (assistant, associate and full professor); visiting faculty positions are also considered.

Benefits: Nazarbayev University offers an attractive benefits package including: competitive compensation; housing based on family size and rank; relocation allowance; air tickets to home country twice per year; no-cost medical insurance with global coverage; educational allowance for children.

Web Site: www.nu.edu.kz

Application Address: sst@nu.edu.kz att.: Dean Bulbulian

Contact Email: sst@nu.edu.kz att.: Dean Bulbulian

Application Deadline: Open until filled

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