Assistant/Associate Professor of Operations Management/Business Analytics

Bang College of Business, KIMEP University

Assistant/Associate Professor of Operations Management/Business Analytics

The Bang College of Business invites applications for one Assistant/Associate Professor faculty position in Operations Management/Business Analytics. The Bang College of Business has been growing in enrollment and is therefore looking for new faculty member(s). The school currently has 42 full-time faculty and aims to reach 50. Candidates are expected to teach various courses in Operations Management for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The Bang College of Business offers Bachelor, Master, MBA and PhD programs. The Bang College of Business is the first EFMD program accredited school in Kazakhstan and Central Asia. We are currently working towards EQUIS and AACSB accreditation. The appointment will normally start in Fall 2027 (August 15, 2027). Responsibilities involve teaching, research, and service.

Qualifications

Applicants must have an earned doctorate in Operations Management/Business Analytics from an AACSB/EQUIS accredited institution and/or working as a faculty in such accredited schools, and having demonstrated consistent and good quality of articles published in SSCI, ABDC/ABS and/Scopus Q1-Q2 ranked journals. Candidates who are recent graduates need to provide evidence about the potential to publish in the journals mentioned above. Candidates will be expected to publish one Scopus Q1-Q2 listed journal per year on average and maintain AACSB scholarly academic (SA) qualifications. The teaching load for this position will be 3 courses (9 hours) per semester. Further teaching reduction is possible in case of track record of consistent high-quality publications. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate (MBA and PhD). Preference will be given to candidates with a strong quantitative background and who can teach various Operations Management courses such as supply chain management, quality management, project management as well as quantitative methods, research methods and statistics.

All classes are taught in English.

KIMEP University

KIMEP University is the leading American style, internationally accredited, English language academic institution. The university provides a world class academic experience and a unique international environment to all its students and faculty. KIMEP was established in 1992 and has built a very strong regional reputation as a leading provider of higher education. The Bang College of Business currently has 38 fulltime faculty. All programs are accredited by at least one recognized international accreditation agency. In 2022, BCB also received the first EFMD Program based accreditation in Kazakhstan and Central Asia. All academic programs are ranked among the top in Kazakhstan.

Almaty, Kazakhstan

The city of Almaty is a beautiful, green, modern and vibrant city situated at the base of majestic Tien Shan Mountains in Southeast Kazakhstan. The city is very safe and presents many opportunities for an active and social lifestyle. The city has a population of 2 million people and 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. 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. Combined with a low cost of living, the salary becomes even more competitive in real terms.

Limited on campus housing is available to rent. In addition to salary, the benefits package includes health insurance, generous summer vacation of up to three months, reduced tuition rates for KIMEP courses, and a relocation allowance. The gross salary will be subject to a 10-15% income tax.

Application Process

Please submit the following documents to KIMEP University HR portal (via Apply button):

• Filled application form
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover letter explaining your motivation and how your qualifications align with the job requirements.

Address any questions to: recruitment@kimep.kz

Closing dates for submission of applications: November 15, 2026

Screening of applications will start immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed and invited for interviews by the BCB search committee