Faculty Positions of Master of Engineering Management (MEM) Program, Civil and Environmental Engineering Department

  • Full-time
  • Department: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
  • Job Type: Faculty
  • School: School of Engineering and Digital Sciences

Company Description

Company Description

Nazarbayev University is a modern and rapidly developing university located in the heart of Eurasia – Nur-Sultan, the capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Nazarbayev University (NU) was founded by the first President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev. The University aims to develop into a research university of international renown combining education, research, and innovation. Nazarbayev University educates the next generation of leaders of the Republic of Kazakhstan in science, public administration and various professions, thus contributing to the future development of the country. Core features of Nazarbayev University include: academic freedom and institutional autonomy, both legally enshrined as Nazarbayev University operates under a special Law; predominantly internationally recruited faculty, English as the language of instruction and research; entirely merit-based admission and progression system; and integrated teaching and research starting at the undergraduate level.

VISION:

To give Kazakhstan and the world the scientists, academics, managers and entrepreneurs they need to prosper and develop.

MISSION:

To be a model for higher education reform and modern research in Kazakhstan and to contribute to the establishment of Nur-Sultan as an international innovation and knowledge hub.

The NU campus is located in Nur-Sultan, the capital of Kazakhstan, in the heart of the new and ultra-modern Left-Bank region of the city. Incoming faculty will enjoy a cosmopolitan living experience, interwoven with traditional cultural influences in food and entertainment. The social life offers a rich and vibrant atmosphere with excellent clubs and restaurants, theater, music, opera, dancing, museums, modern and traditional bazaar shopping, professional and amateur sports, outdoor recreation, and much more.

Job Description

The Master of Engineering Management (MEM) Program of the School of Engineering and Digital Sciences (SEDS) at Nazarbayev University invites applications for full-time faculty positions at the ranks of Assistant or Associate Professor, in the following areas:
1. Operations Management and Industrial Analytics (including Production Management, Supply Chain Management, Risk Management, Quality Management, Statistical Analysis, etc.)
2. Operations Research and Engineering Decision Systems (including Decision Making, Linear, Integer and Dynamic Programming, Simulation, Optimization, Queuing Theory, etc.)

 

Both positions are expected to begin in August 2020. We seek candidates with high research achievement or potential, and excellent teaching skills. Applicants should have a PhD degree in the relevant field from an accredited, reputable institution, and are expected to have publications in top ranked journals/conferences in the areas of their expertise. Experience in industry and the alignment with thematic areas of the department would be favorably considered. We will consider both highly qualified entry-level candidates and experienced faculty.


The Master of Engineering Management (MEM) degree program is a specialized degree program offered by the School of Engineering and Digital Sciences (SEDS) in partnership with the Graduate School of Business (GSB) at Nazarbayev University (NU). The Program is hosted by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and since its inception it has become one of the most popular graduate programs of the University. The aim of the program is to prepare students with the technical skills and business knowledge
for leadership of engineering-related units of enterprises with innovative solutions for complex business problems.    

Additional Information

 Competitive salary and 2-course teaching load per semester
 Generous research time
 Research seed grants and other competitive research funding opportunities
 Selected conference and travel funding
 International health insurance
 Expatriate benefits (rent-free housing, home travel (two per annum), child education allowance, assistance for relocation expenses including air fares for the appointee and dependents)
 Paid home leave of 56 days per annum

Initial appointment is on a 3-year renewable contract and subsequent appointments can be 5-year/3-year renewable subject to annual performance reviews.
Application Materials Required:
 Cover letter highlighting specific area of expertise, motivation and interest in the position
 Detailed Curriculum Vitae
 Copies of three best papers
 

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled

Incomplete applications will not be considered for review. 
For any inquiries related to the application, please e-mail to the acting Department Head, Prof. Jong R.Kim ([email protected]) or the MEM Program Coordinator, Prof. D, Emiris ([email protected]).