Visiting Faculty in Ecology (Biology)

Department: School of Arts and Sciences
Duty station: Khorog, Tajikistan
Deadline: November 10th 2019 (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis)
Duration: January 15 2020 - May 15 2020

Summary of Position and Key Responsibilities
The University of Central Asia is seeking a Visiting Faculty Member with a background in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science or other interdisciplinary area to teach students Ecology and Advanced Ecology at the Khorog Campus in Tajikistan. In your role as a Visiting Faculty Member, you will be dedicated to helping students to learn about core concepts and theories in ecology and utilize ecological principles to address environmental issues. In the courses, students examine the interrelationships between organisms and their biotic and abiotic environments, and describe the genetic, evolutionary, and ecological processes governing the patterns we observe in nature. The role of nature in human societies through ecosystem services is identified and human footprint on environment is assessed. By the end of the courses, students will be expected to apply ecological knowledge to new situations, and to integrate concepts from multiple sub-disciplines to solve enduring and current environmental problems.

Central to the vision of UCA is to create an outstanding teaching and research 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 are fluent in their native language and Russian. As a Visiting Faculty Member, you will bededicated to teaching small classes and providing each student with personal academic attention to ensure they master and apply the material.

Required Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Qualifications

• A Master's Degree from an internationally recognized university in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science or other interdisciplinary field.
• A Ph.D. from an internationally recognised university would be an asset
• University teaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

Desirable Attributes
Teaching Experience

• A demonstrated commitment to teaching and students; preferably at least 3 years of experience at the undergraduate level
• 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 teaching in Central Asia would be a valuable asset

Language

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

Timing and Location

• In the 2019-2020 academic year, you teach classes at the:

Khorog Campus from January 15 till May 15 2020

Salary and Package
Commensurate with qualification and experience to attract the best candidate.

The job description is subject to change.

For more information about UCA's academic programmes please visit
https://www.ucentralasia.org/Admissions/UndergraduateProgramme

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Review other job vacancies at: http://www.ucentralasia.org/About/CurrentVacancies .

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 the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, 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 .

UCA consists of three schools including the Undergraduate School of Arts and Sciences, the Graduate School of Development (Institute of Public Policy and Administration, Mountain Societies Research Institute, Cultural Heritage and Humanities Unit), and the School of Professional and Continuing Education. UCA also includes the Central Asian Faculty Development Programme, and the Aga Khan Humanities Project. UCA's undergraduate programmes are located at its residential campuses in Naryn, Kyrgyzstan, and Khorog, Tajikistan. The Tekeli campus in Kazakhstan is expected to start classes in 2022.