As a member of the academic teaching team of CPS, a Senior Teaching Fellow is responsible for teaching courses, leading a team of teaching fellows, and overseeing the curricula and assessments of subject course(s) under the directions of the Head of Discipline and General Director. The STF will report to the relevant Head of
Discipline. The STF is employed for 40-hours per week and shall comply with the internal teaching and work schedule instituted by CPS and by the requirements established by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Teaching and Learning support:
Quality assurance:
Staff and Professional Development:
Administration and other activities:
1. Curriculum Vitae: max 4 pages (normal font and spacing) and include (in the 4 pages) your Contact Information for at least two referees and the contact information of your current/most recent supervisor. Note: referees/employer will not be contacted unless you are shortlisted and give permission.
2. A separate Cover Letter (max 1 page).
3. A separate document which includes: (1) a paragraph of about 100 words stating your reason(s)/motivation for applying, (2) a single sentence of 50 words or less that describes your teaching philosophy; and (3) the completion of the following sentences:
a) My educational background prepares me to teach in CPS because…
b) My professional experience prepares me to teach in a foundation program because…
c) My personality and character are suitable to work and live in Kazakhstan because…
Do not upload any other materials to your application at this time (only the three documents).
Prior to shortlisting, candidates may be asked to complete a Professional/Personality Task.
Candidates offered a contract must provide a background check, certification of degrees, and other documents as may be required.
Review of applications will begin immediately; applications received before 20 March 2026 will be accepted with final interviews planned for late-March; the position starts in early August 2026.
Questions regarding the position can be addressed to the Director through Smart Recruiter.
Additional information can be found at the official website of Nazarbayev University www.nu.edu.kz.
Nazarbayev University is an EOE.