Visiting Professor in Neuroscience and/or Psychology

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Университет Центральной Азии

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Visiting Professor in Neuroscience and/or Psychology

Department: School of Arts and Sciences

Duty station: Naryn, Kyrgyz Republic and Khorog, Tajikistan

Deadline: 28 February 2017

UCA Background

The University of Central Asia (UCA) is a private (not for profit), secular University whose charter has been signed by the Presidents of Tajikistan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Kazakhstan, and His Highness the Aga Khan, ratified by the parliaments of the founding states and registered with the United Nations. UCA is the first internationally chartered university in the world. The mission of UCA is to foster the socio-economic development of Central Asia, particularly its mountain societies, while helping the peoples of the region preserve and draw upon their rich cultural heritages as assets for the future. UCA consists of the School of Arts and Sciences (undergraduate), the School of Professional and Continuing Education and its three research institutes including the Institute of Public Policy and Administration, the Cultural Heritage and Humanities Unit and the Mountain Societies Research Institute. The University provides three additional initiatives to build teaching and scholarly capacity in the region through its Central Asian Faculty Development Programme, the Aga Khan Humanities Project, and its Research Programme. For more information, please visit http://www.ucentralasia.org.

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Summary of Position and Key Responsibilities

The University of Central Asia is seeking a Visiting Faculty Member with a background in neurosciences or psychology to teach in the Liberal Arts year at the Naryn Campus, Kyrgyz Republic and Khorog Campus, Tajikistan. In your role as Faculty Member, you will be dedicated to helping students develop an informed acquaintance with a variety of topics that are related to the structure and function of the brain and the relationship to behaviour. You will provide a window into cutting-edge topics in neuroscience, cognitive science and psychology. Students will consider how such knowledge relates to debates about nature and nurture, human differences, morality, self and society and criminal behavior through discussions and case studies.

Central to the vision of UCA is to create an outstanding teaching institution that excels in the generation and application of knowledge. Academic programmes combine the student-centred environment of a liberal arts college with the intellectual excitement of being at the frontiers of knowledge offered by a research university. The language of instruction for undergraduate studies is English, with a requirement that all undergraduate students be fluent in their native language and Russian. As a Faculty Member, you will be dedicated to teaching in small classes and providing each student with personal academic attention to ensure they master and apply the material.

Требования к соискателю

Образование

Высшее

Опыт работы

От 6 лет

Требования

Minimum Qualifications and Relevant Experience

• PhD from an internationally recognized university in neuroscience and/or psychology

• A demonstrated commitment to teaching and students; preferably at least 3 years of experience

Teaching Experience

• Demonstrated understanding of pedagogy, i.e. developing new and interesting courses grounded in a discipline area and interdisciplinary in nature

• Experience using innovative teaching methods and evaluation methodologies

• Experience in developing and delivering training modules to teachers, tutors and mentors

• Experience in some form of leadership involving students, faculty and staff, i.e. managing faculty (department lead or chair), student research projects and/or theses

• Experience in teaching in Central Asia would be a valuable asset

Research Experience

• A proven ability to publish research in peer reviewed journals related to your areas of expertise

• Regular attendance and experience with presenting at international conferences

• Experience in conducting research in Central Asia would be a valuable asset

Timing and Location

• You should be prepared to begin training in May/June 2017 or earlier for acculturation and preparation for teaching. In the 2017-18 academic year, in accordance with your availability, you will teach classes at both campuses, and regional travel, therefore, is to be expected.

Language

• English is required, and some knowledge of Russian would be an asset

Salary and Package: Salary and package to attract the best candidate. The job description is subject to change.

How to apply:

To apply please send us (1) an up-to-date resume; (2) a sample of any published work; and (3) teaching evaluations from the last three years of employment; and (4) two references (one to attest to your teaching experience, and another to your research experience) to hr.recruitme