Program Director of the School of Electrical Engineering

Location: Tashkent, Republic of Uzbekistan

Reports to: Dean of the School of Electrical Engineering

Type: Full-time appointment with initial contract duration of 12 months (longer period is subject to Work Permit).

Start Date: As soon as possible

OVERVIEW

The Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan plans to launch a next generation university, with the School of Electrical Engineering (SEE) as its inaugural academic division, to support the country’s rapidly evolving power generation sector and energy transition. Tashkent University of Technology (TashTech) represents a flagship initiative of the Government of Uzbekistan to create a leading regional hub for advanced engineering education, technology, and research. The university is a cornerstone in the nation’s strategy to build a modern, innovation-driven economy. It will offer a unique greenfield environment to pilot, evaluate, and scale GenAI across curricula and student services. TashTech will serve Uzbekistan and the wider Central Asia market. It will attract faculty and students from neighboring countries, run cross-border industry projects, and become the go-to hub for energy and digital engineering talent.

The SEE will combine world-class engineering education, applied research, and a policy or industry think-tank function. It will partner with government, leading utilities, grid operators, and international companies. Priority domains include renewable generation, digital or advanced power systems, grid flexibility and reliability, energy markets and regulation, power electronics and control, and thermal energy and energy efficiency.

The Program Director (PD) is the school’s operational leader for curriculum design, delivery quality, academic operations, and accreditation across BSc/MSc programs. The PD translates the school’s strategy into executable study plans, policies, schedules, and teaching excellence standards; coordinates faculty workload and assessment; drives ABET/CDIO readiness; and ensures a seamless student journey from admission to graduation and employment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A doctoral degree (including Ph.D.) in the fields of Electrical Engineering from a university ranked top 300 according to QS or THE or Shanghai ratings. Research track record in Power Engineering, Renewable Energy, Smart Grids is an advantage
• At least three years of academic leadership experience (e.g. as a program coordinator or head of a department). Experience in new program design in industrial partnership would be an advantage
• Track record in ABET (or comparable) accreditation and outcomes-based education
• Proficiency in English (C1+) is required, knowledge of either Uzbek or Russian would be an advantage

JOB DUTIES

Course Development: Lead curriculum design, development and implementation of academic program/s and online courses. Oversee Learning Management System (LMS) matters, ensuring optimal functionality and user experience. Integrate GenAI-enabled tools and modern lab practice.

Academic Leadership: Establish and maintain high academic standards and program quality. Increase the number and quality of publications and research outputs from the faculty. Teaching and supervising students at all educational levels, including preparatory programs, degree programs, and other lifelong learning courses and programs.

Student Success:Improve student retention and graduation rates. Increase student satisfaction and engagement through regular feedback and initiatives. Enhance the employability of graduates by integrating industry-relevant skills and knowledge into the curriculum.

Faculty Recruitment and Development:Successfully recruit and retain qualified faculty members. Implement effective faculty development programs, including training and mentoring. Foster a collaborative and innovative academic environment.

Administrative Efficiency:Ensure efficient and effective administrative operations within the programs. Maintain compliance with institutional policies and accreditation requirements.

Program Accreditation:Lead efforts to obtain and maintain accreditation for the academic programs. Ensure all academic programs meet or exceed accreditation standards. Prepare and submit required documentation and reports for accreditation bodies.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To be considered for the Program Director position, the applicants must submit the following documents:

• A detailed CV highlighting academic and research, leadership achievements (6 pages max);
• Cover Letter describing how your academic/professional background meets the qualifications (4 pages max);
• The details of at least three referees (names, titles, contacts; references will be checked at the shortlisting stage). In addition, please specify your salary expectations, incl. any benefits or your current level of remuneration (the information will be kept confidential).

Please combine all the above-mentioned documents as a single PDF file. Submit the PDF file in the following email address facultyrecruit@tashkenttech-edu.uz.

Note: Failure to submit all the requested documents in the above email address could exclude the applicant from further consideration. By submitting an application for the position, you agree that the information provided in your application is subject to verification.

The position is open until filled; however, applications submitted before 31 December 2025 will get full consideration.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further consideration/interview(s).