Company Description
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
NUFYP Teaching Fellows teach up to 18 student-contact hours per week (lecture, seminars, office hours) and perform eight hours of support in working groups (e.g., materials development, assessment creation), and can volunteer with student clubs, serving on university committees, offering short courses in our learning center, or presenting professional development workshops.
Candidates with an interest in teaching academic skills in a content course are desired.
Qualifications
The successful candidate must have the qualifications, experience, character, and skills required to effectively teach in an undergraduate preparatory program. These include:
- Completed Master’s degree in an appropriate subject area (e.g., Education, EAP, TESL, Applied Linguistics)
- Teaching abilities – usually demonstrated through relevant work experience with international foundation teaching experience preferred
- The ability to teach in a multicultural educational environment and collaborate as a supportive team member
- Possessing a robust work ethic, exemplary professional behavior, and strong moral character
- Excellent communications skills – the ability to follow written and oral instructions
- The ability to contribute NU’s core values
Additional Information
- Curriculum Vitae: max 4 pages (normal font and spacing) and include (in the 4 pages) your Contact Information for at least two referees and the contact information of your current/most recent supervisor. Note: referees/employer will not be contacted unless you are shortlisted and give permission.
- A separate Cover Letter (max 1 page).
- A separate document which includes: (1) a paragraph of about 100 words stating your reason(s)/motivation for applying, (2) a single sentence of 50 words or less that describes your teaching philosophy; and (3) the completion of the following sentences:
- a) My educational background prepares me to teach in CPS because…
- b) My professional experience prepares me to teach in a foundation program because…
- c) My personality and character are suitable to work and live in Kazakhstan because…
Do not upload any other materials to your application at this time (only the three documents).
Prior to shortlisting, candidates may be asked to complete a Professional/Personality Task.
Candidates offered a contract must provide a background check, certification of degrees, and other documents as may be required.
Review of applications will begin immediately; applications received before 20 March 2026 will be accepted with final interviews planned for late-March; the position starts in early August 2026.
Questions regarding the position can be addressed to the Director through Smart Recruiter.
Additional information can be found at the official website of Nazarbayev University www.nu.edu.kz.
Nazarbayev University is an EOE.
