Full Professor/Associate Professor in Inclusive Education

Job Overview

Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Education (NUGSE) invites applications for a Full Professor/Associate Professor in Inclusive Education. NU is located in Astana, Kazakhstan, and ranks highly in global university rankings. NUGSE focuses on education reform, offering Master's and PhD programs in collaboration with University of Cambridge and University of Pennsylvania.

Job Description

The successful applicant will hold a doctoral degree in education, preferably in inclusive education, with research in areas like inclusive schooling, curriculum, assessment, psychology, assistive technology, rural populations, leadership, policy, culture and disability. Requires peer-reviewed publications, grants, pedagogical innovation, and inclusive instruction experience.

Qualifications

Essential

• PhD in relevant discipline from respected university.
• Excellent teaching record, 8+ years post-PhD, 3+ at graduate level.
• Internationally established research reputation, Q1/Q2 publications, grants, leadership.
• Supervision of at least 2 doctoral students.
• Expertise in UDL, culturally responsive pedagogy.
• Understanding of equity policies (SDG 4, UNCRPD).

Desirable

• Leadership in professional associations.
• Knowledge of Kazakhstan/Central Asia.
• Editorial board experience, multilingual research.

Conditions of Employment

3-year renewable contract. Package: competitive salary, 56 days holiday, flights, health insurance, rent-free housing, relocation assistance.

Application Procedure

Submit online by May 4, 2026: Cover letter (specify rank), CV, Teaching Dossier, Research Statement, 2-3 Reference Letters. Review starts May 5, 2026. Enquiries: Mir Afzal Tajik, Vice-Dean. More info: gse.nu.edu.kz, nu.edu.kz.