[Bilimsel Haber] JOBS- Teaching Vacancies, American University of Central Asia, Bishkek

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JOBS- Teaching Vacancies, American University of Central Asia, Bishkek

Posted by: Nargiza Alieva <alieva_n at mail.auca.kg>

American University of Central Asia is calling for applications for
teaching positions in 2011-2012. We seek faculty with a deep
appreciation of the liberal arts and a willingness to contribute to
the development of our inter-disciplinary, interactive and
student-oriented learning environment.

Faculty members at AUCA will be expected to teach three courses per
semester and be actively engaged in scholarly research as well as
student mentoring, supervision of senior projects and university-wide
activities. The language of instruction is English.
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
plans to award US-accredited degrees. For more on AUCA, please visit
our website at http://www.auca.kg.

AUCA will continue accepting applications until the positions are
filled. Priority will be given to applications received by 25 February 2010.

Journalism and Mass Communications

Area of teaching: Mass Media Research, Communications

One vacancy

JMC program is seeking for a faculty to teach courses related to mass
media research. The ideal candidate should have a strong theoretical
background in media and mass communication. Relevant practical
experience will be an advantage.

Applicants should meet the following minimal requirements:
  - PhD or Masters in Media Studies, Communication, Journalism, Public
    Relations, or other related fields
  - Fluent English
  - Teaching experience preferred

To apply: Please send your CV, cover letter, teaching philosophy (not
more than 1000 words),  sample syllabus, and two Letters of Reference
(scanned copies are acceptable) to Gulnura Toralieva, Acting Chair of
Journalism Program, at toralieva_g at mail.auca.kg and copy to the Office
of Human Resources  at human_resources at mail.auca.kg.

Math and Natural Sciences

Area of teaching: Physics

One vacancy

Ideal candidates will be expected to teach The History and Philosophy
of Science as well as introductory Physics courses, as well as be
involved in curriculum and course development initiatives in science.

Applicants should meet the following minimal requirements:
  - PhD or Masters in a field pertaining to natural sciences
  - Fluent English
  - University teaching experience

To apply: Please send your CV, cover letter, teaching philosophy (not
more than 1000 words),  sample syllabus, and two Letters of Reference
(scanned copies are acceptable) to Sergei Sklyar, Chair of the Program
of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at sklyar at mail.auca.kg and copy to
the Office of Human Resources  at human_resources at mail.auca.kg.

Sociology

Areas of teaching: Economic Sociology, Political Sociology

One vacancy

The applicants will be able to offer undergraduate courses in
Classical Social Theory, Modern Social Theory, Gender Studies,
Sociology of Culture, Methods of Social Research

Applicants should meet the following minimal requirements:
  - PhD or Masters in Sociology or related areas
  - Fluent English
  - Teaching experience preferred

To apply: Please send your CV, cover letter, teaching philosophy (not
more than 500 words), a sample syllabus, and two Letters of Reference
(scanned copies are acceptable) to Galina Gorborukova, Chair of
Sociology Program at soc at mail.auca.kg and copy the Office of Human
Resources at human_resources at mail.auca.kg.

American Studies

Areas of teaching: American History, Government and Politics, Society
and Culture, or relevant areas

One vacancy

The American Studies Department seeks qualified international
applicants who would be willing to teach coursework in society,
culture, and government and politics, and do or offer thesis supervision.

Applicants should meet the following minimal requirements:
  - PhD or Masters in American Studies, History or relevant areas or fields
  - Fluent English
  - Teaching experience preferred

To apply: Please send your CV, cover letter, teaching philosophy (not
more than 1000 words), a sample syllabus, and two Letters of Reference
(scanned copies are acceptable) to Mary Bernadette Conde, Chair of
American Studies, at BConde at mail.auca.kg and copy to the Office of
Human Resources  at human_resources at mail.auca.kg.

General Education

Areas of teaching: Philosophy, History, and Humanities

One vacancy

The General Education Program seeks qualified international applicants
who would be willing to teach coursework in philosophy, an
interdisciplinary course, and relevant courses in humanities, history,
arts, and literature.

Applicants should meet the following minimal requirements:
  - PhD or Masters in Philosophy, History, Literature, or relevant
    areas or fields
  - Fluent English
  - Teaching experience preferred

To apply: Please send your CV, cover letter, teaching philosophy (not
more than 1000 words), a sample syllabus, and two Letters of Reference
(scanned copies are acceptable) to Mary Bernadette Conde, Director of
General Education, at BConde at mail.auca.kg and copy to the Office of
Human Resources  at human_resources at mail.auca.kg.

Master of Business Administration (graduate program)

Area of teaching: Management, Finance

5 vacancies

MBA program of AUCA is calling for applications for teaching positions
open from 10 January 2011.

The candidates are expected to teach graduate courses in one of the
following five fields:

Management:
  - Introduction to Management
  - Marketing Management
  - Brand Management

Economics:
  - Microeconomics
  - Macroeconomics

Information Technologies:
  - Introduction to Information Systems
  - Management of Information Systems

Business English

Taxation

Teaching schedule: each course is taught for 2.5 months once a week
from 5.30pm-8.10pm (except for Brand Management course, which takes
place on Saturdays from 9.25am-12.05pm).

Applicants should meet the following minimal requirements:
  - PhD or Masters in Business Administration, Economics, Public
    Administration or related areas
  - At least 1 year of teaching experience
  - Practical experience in business is highly desirable
  - Fluent English

To apply: Please send your CV, cover letter that includes teaching
philosophy (not more than 1000 words), a sample syllabus, and two
Letters of Reference (scanned copies are acceptable) to Ajara
Beishembayeva, Chair of MBA Program, at mba at mail.auca.kg  and copy to
the Office of Human Resources at human_resources at mail.auca.kg

Psychology

Area of teaching: Neuropsychology (Cognitive Neuroscience),
Educational Psychology, Evolutionary psychology and animal behavior.

One vacancy

The ideal candidates will be able to teach courses in one of the
following areas:
  - Physiological Psychology and Neuroscience (Anatomy and Physiology
    of the Central Nervous System), Comparative Psychology and Animal
    Behavior, Behavioral Genetics, Psychology of Exceptional Children)
  - Educational Psychology (Pedagogy, Teaching of Psychology,
    Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Educational Psychology)

Applicants should meet the following minimal requirements:
  - PhD or Masters in Psychology, Education, Neuroscience or related areas
  - Fluent English
  - Teaching experience

To apply: Please send your CV, covering letter, teaching philosophy
(not more than 1000 words), a sample syllabus, and two Letters of
Reference (scanned copies are acceptable) to Elena Kosterina, Chair of
Psychology Program at elena.kosterina at gmail.com and copy to the Office
of Human Resources  at human_resources at mail.auca.kg.

Unsolicited

AUCA will be accepting unsolicited applications for listed programs,
and will contact applicants as soon as a relevant vacancy arises.

International and Comparative Politics

Area of teaching: International Political Economy, International Relations

One vacancy

The ideal applicant will be able to offer both introductory and
upper-level undergraduate courses. Preferences will be given to
candidates whose teaching interests and experience lie in one of the
following fields:
  - International Relations (International Relations Theory, Foreign
    Policy Analysis, Conflict Studies and related)
  - Political Economy (Introduction to Political Economy, International
    Political Economy, Governance and Development)
  - Comparative Politics (Central Asia, Modern Islam, Nationalism,
    Democratization, Political Culture, Post-Soviet/Communist Transition)

Applicants should meet the following minimal requirements:
  - PhD or Masters in Political Science, International Relations or
    related areas
  - Fluent English
  - Teaching experience preferred

To apply: Please send your CV, cover letter, teaching philosophy (not
more than 1000 words),  sample syllabus, and two Letters of Reference
(scanned copies are acceptable) to Azamat Temirkulov, Chair of ICP
Program, at temirkulov_a at mail.auca.kg and copy to the Office of Human
Resources at human_resources at mail.auca.kg.

Business Administration

Area of teaching: Business Management, Marketing

Two vacancies

The Business Administration Program is looking for potential faculty
to teach some courses in one of the following two areas:
  - General Business Management (Human Resources Management, Strategic
    Management, Change Management, Supply Chain Management and other)
  - Marketing (Strategic Marketing, Brand Management, Advertising,
    International Marketing and other)

Applicants should meet the following minimal requirements:
  - PhD or Masters in fields relevant to expected areas of expertise
  - Fluent English
  - Teaching experience preferred

To apply: Please send your CV, covering letter, teaching philosophy
(not more than 1000 words), a sample syllabus, and two Letters of
Reference (scanned copies are acceptable) to Robert Anderson, Chair of
Business Administration Program,  at anderson_r at mail.auca.kg and copy
to the Office of Human Resources  at human_resources at mail.auca.kg.

Software Engineering

Area of teaching: Computer Science

One vacancy

The Software Engineering program is seeking a faculty member with a
strong background in Computer Science. Preference will be given to
candidates with teaching interests in Computer Architecture, Circuit
Engineering and Computer Network.

Applicants should meet the following minimal requirements:
  - PhD or Masters in Computer Science, Software Engineering,
    Information Technology, or other related fields
  - Fluent English
  - Teaching experience preferred

To apply: Please send your CV, cover letter, teaching philosophy (not
more than 1000 words),  sample syllabus, and two Letters of Reference
(scanned copies are acceptable) to Melis Osmonov, Chair of Software
Engineering Program, at osmonov_m at mail.auca.kg and copy to the Office
of Human Resources  at human_resources at mail.auca.kg.

Economics

Area of teaching: Macroeconomics

One vacancy

The applicants will be able to offer undergraduate courses in
Macroeconomics, Investments, Labor Economics and related areas.

Applicants should meet the following minimal requirements:
  - PhD or Masters in Economics or related areas
  - Fluent English
  - Teaching experience preferred

To apply: Please send your CV, cover letter, teaching philosophy (not
more than 1000 words), a sample syllabus, and two Letters of Reference
(scanned copies are acceptable) to Dr. Zarylbek Kudabaev at
assist_econ at mail.auca.kg copy to the Office of Human Resources  at
human_resources at mail.auca.kg

Anthropology

Area of teaching: Anthropology, Research Methods Research

One vacancy

Anthropology program is looking for an instructor who would be
interested in offering courses in history of anthropology,
anthropology of conflict and violence, field research methods,
quantitative research methods and related.

Applicants should meet the following minimal requirements:
  - PhD or Masters in Anthropology or related fields
  - Fluent English
  - Teaching experience preferred

To apply: Please send your CV, cover letter, teaching philosophy (not
more than 1000 words),  sample syllabus, and two Letters of Reference
(scanned copies are acceptable) to Ruslan Rahimov, Acting Chair of
Anthropology Program, at ruslanlyon at gmail.com and copy to the Office
of Human Resources  at human_resources at mail.auca.kg.

Nargiza Alieva
Assistant to Dean of Academic Development
American University of Central Asia
205 Abdymomunova Street, Bishkek 720040
Kyrgyz Republic
Tel: +996(312)663309 (ext. 270)

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