KIMEP University
College of Humanities and Education (CHE)
Post Title: Full-time Faculty (Open Rank) in Arts
Department: General Education
Academic Unit: College Humanities and Education/General Education Program
Reports to: Chair of Department / Dean
Effective on August 16, 2020
Position Summary: General Education Program under the College of Humanities and Education is looking for applicants to the full-time faculty in Fine Arts position (for rank Senior Lecturer or Assistant Professor) for Academic Year 2021-2022 (with possibility of renewal). A new faculty member can teach Drawing, Painting, Arts and Visual Culture and Design Foundations and develop new offerings as well.
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Required Qualifications and Experience
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Preferred Qualifications
Almaty, Kazakhstan
The city of Almaty is situated at the base of the majestic Tien Shan Mountains in Southeast Kazakhstan. About 2 million people live in or near Almaty because it is the financial, cultural, summer and winter sports and cosmopolitan capital of Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan is located in the heart of Eurasia with important commercial inroads bridging Asia and Europe. Boasting the Silk Road of the 21st century, Kazakhstan offers unique positions in oil and gas, economic development, and trade. With a transitioning economy that has witnessed four-fold growth over the past decade, Kazakhstan's dynamically changing economic, social, educational and cultural environment provides incredible opportunities for significant and original research.
Compensation
Rank and salary are competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Compensation after tax compares favorably with net salaries in western countries.
Limited on campus housing is available to rent, or alternatively, help is available in finding off campus housing. In addition to salary, a benefit package includes basic healthcare insurance, reduced tuition rates for KIMEP courses, and subsidy for relocation allowance. New faculty members are provided with a reduced teaching schedule during the first semester. Summer paid teaching is typically available.
The salary will be subject to deduction of taxes (10% Personal Income tax in general) as required by the Law of Kazakhstan. First 183 days of staying in Kazakhstan a employee-foreigner has 20% income tax, after 183 days he/she has 10% personnel income tax.
Application Process
Please submit your application and the following documents to KIMEP University HR Portal directly: hr.kimep.kz/
Closing dates for submission of applications:
January 31, 2021 11 59 pm Almaty time (inclusive)- the full consideration by Selection Committee is guaranteed.
February 28, 2021 11 59 pm Almaty tine (inclusive-the reserved pool of applications.
Personal data provided by applicants will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purposes only.
Only shortlisted candidates will be informed and invited for interviews by the CHE Search Committee by the mid and end of February 2021.
Address any related questions to our HR Officer: recruitment@kimep.kz