"Senior Teaching Fellow"

Nazarbayev University’s Center for Preparatory Studies (CPS) is currently seeking qualified Teachers for our language courses: EAP or academic skills.

CPS operates a Foundation Year Program (NUFYP) which emphasizes academic English, mathematics, and a “Leadership” course to prepare students for Nazarbayev University’s undergraduate schools. The minimum English entry level into NUFYP is an overall IELTS of 5.5; all classes are taught in English.

Job Description

As a member of the academic teaching team of CPS, a Senior Teaching Fellow is responsible for teaching courses, leading a team of teaching fellows, and overseeing the curricula and assessments of subject courses under the direction of the Head of Discipline and General Director. The STF will report to the relevant Head of Discipline. The STF is employed for 40-hours per week and shall comply with the internal teaching and work schedule instituted by CPS and by the requirements established by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Qualifications

Teaching and Learning support:

• To uphold NU principles of academic integrity and to provide guidance to colleagues and students on embedding NU Graduate Attributes in curricular and co-curricular activities.
• To strive for excellence in teaching both as a member and leader of a team of teaching fellows following the regulations and policies of NU and CPS.
• To advise and develop curriculum in conjunction with CPS leadership.
• To assist with designing, delivering, and marking assessments.
• To challenge thinking, foster debate and develop the ability of students to engage in critical thinking and rational discussions.
• To provide personalized academic support and feedback to students especially giving advice to accelerate the learning of talented students and helping students with learning disabilities.
• To actively encourage students to participate in the social and cultural life of the University.

Quality assurance:

• To contribute to course development through periodic course reviews.
• To develop and ensure teaching materials, methods and approaches are in accordance with the established learning outcomes of the teaching program and policies of NU.
• To ensure that relevant NU regulations and policies are upheld, and to comply with the CPS program’s quality procedures and standards.
• To be lead invigilators of NUFYP entrance exams.

Staff and Professional Development:

• To plan and lead professional development workshops under the supervision of the Head of Discipline and General Director of CPS.
• To conduct formal teaching observations and assist with annual reviews of teaching fellows.
• To pursue academic rigor through a commitment to academic, professional, and personal development.

Administration and other activities:

• To take administrative and academic responsibility for a team of teaching fellows—providing mentoring leadership; ensuring their classes are well prepared and delivered as scheduled; seeing that assessments are marked and attendance recorded.
• To assist the management team in the operations of CPS and to facilitate communications within CPS and their team.
• To complete academic administration tasks (e.g., attendance data, compiling student progress reports, student surveys).
• To attend CPS meetings and to participate, as required, in other committee and working groups in CPS, NU Schools, and the University.
• To actively follow and promote NU policies, including equal opportunity, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, racial or ethnic origin or religion.
• To ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.
• To contribute to student recruitment, invigilate entrance examinations, facilitate outreach work, or participate in relevant professional activities.
• To participate in the CPS social programs where this is an integral part of the teaching/learning program (attending induction activities, welcome and graduation ceremonies).
• To carry out any other duties within the scope and purpose of the position as requested by the General Director of CPS or relevant Head of Discipline.