Department: Mathematics and Natural Sciences (DMNS), School of Arts & Sciences

Duty station: Naryn, Kyrgyz Republic or Khorog, Tajikistan

Deadline: Aug 15, 2024

UCA Background:

The University of Central Asia (UCA) was founded in 2000 as a private, not for profit, secular university through an International Treaty signed by the Presidents of Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, and His Highness the Aga Khan; ratified by their respective parliaments and registered with the United Nations. The Presidents are the Patrons of the University and His Highness is the Chancellor. UCA’s mission is to promote the social and economic development of Central Asia, particularly its mountain communities, by offering an internationally recognized standard of higher education, and enabling the peoples of the region to preserve their rich cultural heritage as assets for the future. UCA brings with it the broader commitment and partnership of the Aga Khan Development Network. For more information: www.ucentralasia.org

Summary of Position and Key Responsibilities

The University of Central Asia is seeking a Senior Lecturer / Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor in Mathematics and Physics Faculty Member, who is going to have an active involvement in the development, planning, preparation, and undertaking of all academic upgrading initiatives related to Mathematics and Physics instruction within the duration of their contract. This individual is expected to teach two courses each semester from two/three cohorts of 20-30 international students by engaging students in problem-solving and concrete examples and applications to abstract ideas. The Senior Lecturer / Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor in Mathematics and Physics Faculty Member's position is supposed to ensure students are prepared for mathematics rigors and their application across other disciplines.

Overall Programme Outcomes for Mathematics

The Senior Lecturer / Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor in Mathematics and Physics Faculty Member will teach a series of Mathematics and Physics courses preferably Calculus, Linear Algebra, Discrete Mathematics and Physics.

The students should achieve the following learning outcomes:

Apply mathematical reasoning skills to identify the scope of complex mathematical and natural sciences problems
Develop logical skills in writing program across computer science courses
Select mathematical techniques and methods required to solve discrete mathematics problems
Use computational strategies related to Graph Theory, Combinatorics, Probability, and advanced Statistics
Justify solutions through mathematical arguments that integrate multiple concepts
Use a variety of ways to represent and communicate the processes used and solutions to discrete mathematics problems
Use computational strategies related to Limits, Continuity, Derivatives, Integrals, and Vectors to explore mathematical concepts
Express statement and problems using precise mathematical language in new and familiar domains
Create a mathematical proof or disproof of a given statement choosing methods from different proof techniques
Use modular arithmetic and congruences relations in cryptography
Evaluate the correctness and complexity of the algorithms and use counting principles in computation

Minimum Qualifications

A Master’s Degree from a globally recognized university in Mathematics, Physics or a related discipline where the individual had the opportunity to use advanced statistical methodologies (R-programming) would be ideal.
Teaching Certification from a globally recognized university
Experience (5+ years) in teaching Mathematics or/and Physics in community college and/or university students
Native-like English
Experience in teaching Mathematics or/and Physics in English medium (3-4 years).

Desirable Attributes

A Ph.D. from an internationally recognized university would be an asset
Experience teaching Calculus, Discrete Mathematics, Physics, Linear Algebra, Probability and Statistics, and Advanced Statistics
Experience in R-programing and other statistical tools
Experience with Mathematics curriculum development
Experience in developing and delivering training modules to other teachers, tutors, mentors, etc.
Experience managing student projects
Professional familiarity with Central Asian secondary and post-secondary education landscape would be an asset
Advanced Russian and some knowledge of Kyrgyz, Tajik or Kazakh would be an asset
Rank of the faculty (Senior Lecturer/ Assistant Prof./ Associate Prof. /Prof.) will be based on the candidate’s prior experience and record. For the Rank of Associate Prof. and higher will be further evaluated by other University Promotion Committees and BOT approval will be needed.

Relationships

The Math and Physics Faculty Member will:
Report to the Chair of Department of Mathematics and Natural Science
You should be prepared to relocate by August 01, 2024, for acculturation and to prepare for teaching starting in early September of the academic year 2024-2025.

Salary and Package

Commensurate with qualification and experience to attract the best candidate.
The job description is subject to change.

How to Apply

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Candidates from the founding countries of UCA: Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Kazakhstan are encouraged to apply for the position.

Applications will be reviewed when received. Early applications are strongly encouraged. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please include following in you application:

(1) an up-to-date resume

(2) a sample of any published work;

(3) three references (one to attest to your teaching experience, and another to your research experience)

(4) teaching evaluations from the last three years of employment (if available).