Job details
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.
Main Duties and Responsibilities.
Teaching and Learning support:
-To uphold NU principles of academic integrity and to provide guidance tocolleagues and students on embedding NU Graduate Attributes in curricular and
co-curricular activities.
-To strive for excellence in teaching both as a member and leader of a team of teaching fellows following the regulations and policies of NU and CPS.
-To advise and develop curriculum in conjunction with CPS leadership.
-To assist with designing, delivering, and marking assessments.
-To challenge thinking, foster debate and develop the ability of students to engage
in critical thinking and rational discussions.
- To provide personalized academic support and feedback to students especially giving advice to accelerate the learning of talented students and helping students with learning disabilities.
-To actively encourage students to participate in the social and cultural life of the University.
Quality assurance:
-To contribute to course development through periodic course reviews.
- To develop and ensure teaching materials, methods and approaches are in accordance with the established learning outcomes of the teaching program and policies of NU.
-To ensure that relevant NU regulations and policies are upheld, and to comply with the CPS program’s quality procedures and standards.
-To be lead invigilators of NUFYP entrance exams.
Staff and Professional Development:
-To plan and lead professional development workshops under the supervision ofthe Head of Discipline and General Director of CPS.
-To conduct formal teaching observations and assist with annual reviews of teaching fellows.
To pursue academic rigor through a commitment to academic, professional, and personal development.
Administration and other activities:
-To take administrative and academic responsibility for a team of teaching fellows—providing mentoring leadership; ensuring their classes are well
prepared and delivered as scheduled; seeing that assessments are marked and attendance recorded.
-To assist the management team in the operations of CPS and to facilitate communications within CPS and their team.
-To complete academic administration tasks (e.g., attendance data, compiling student progress reports, student surveys).
-To attend CPS meetings and to participate, as required, in other committee and working groups in CPS, NU Schools, and the University.
-To actively follow and promote NU policies, including equal opportunity—regardless of gender, sexual orientation, racial or ethnic origin or religion.
-To ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.
-To contribute to student recruitment, invigilate entrance examinations, facilitate outreach work, or participate in relevant professional activities.
- To participate in the CPS social programs where this is an integral part of the teaching/learning program (attending induction activities, welcome and
graduation ceremonies).
-To carry out any other duties within the scope and purpose of the position as requested by the General Director of CPS or relevant Head of Discipline.
Salary and benefits
An internationally competitive salary
56 days of paid leave per year
Rent-free housing based on family size
Relocation allowance
International air tickets twice a year, including dependents
No-cost medical insurance with global coverage
Educational allowance for dependent children
How to apply
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.
And submit the CV you can make it through this link: https://smrtr.io/x5tFZ
Additional information can be found at the official website of Nazarbayev University www.nu.edu.kz.
Nazarbayev University is an EOE.