Faculty Position in AI/Applied AI for Human and Social Sciences

KIMEP University invites applications for a faculty position. The position is joint appointments for School of Computer Science and Mathematics and College of Human Sciences and Education. It is a three-year full-time academic appointment to begin on 15 August 2026 with possibility of extension.

Responsibilities include teaching, scholarly activities, and service. The new faculty will assist in the undergraduate programs in AI and Applied AI (minors) and in the General Education Program (introductory required courses).

We seek talented instructors and innovative scholars in the area of AI/Computational Linguistics who can teach courses such as Artificial Intelligence, Applied AI for Human and Social Sciences, Digital and AI Fundamentals, Natural Language Processing, Logic of Language, Text Data Technology, and Human-Computer Interaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses in Applied AI (e.g., Machine Learning, AI for Business, AI in Education, Data Analytics, and related areas).
• Collaborate with other colleges to integrate AI concepts within their curricula.
• Develop and supervise interdisciplinary AI-focused projects, case studies, and student research.
• Conduct applied research in AI, with an emphasis on real-world applications.
• Contribute to the design of new AI-related programs, minors, and certifications.
• Participate in curriculum development and outreach activities (AI bootcamps, workshops, hackathons).
• Support faculty development initiatives by helping train non-CS faculty to use AI tools.

Minimum Qualifications:

Expertise in AI, Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning or related field. Demonstrated teaching excellence in AI-related courses. Strong publication record or evidence of applied research. Ability to collaborate across disciplines.

For professorial position: Required - Doctorate degree from an internationally-recognized university; 3-5 years teaching experience; prior research publications. Preferred - Involvement in curriculum development, supervising student projects, industry experience.

For senior lecturer position: Required - Master’s degree; 2 years teaching experience. Preferred - Involvement in curriculum development, supervising projects, industry experience.

ABD candidates will be considered with confirmation of defense date.

KIMEP University is the leading American-style, internationally-accredited, English-speaking institution in the Commonwealth of Independent States.

Compensation: Rank and salary are competitive and commensurate with experience. Includes basic healthcare, reduced tuition, relocation subsidy, and reduced teaching schedule in first semester.

Application Process: Submit application form, cover letter, referees’ details, and teaching evaluations to KIMEP HR portal. Address questions to recruitment@kimep.kz. Closing date: November 30, 2025.