Assistant Professor in Engineering Management with a Focus on Supply Chain and Operations Management

• Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Supply Chain and Operations Management.
• Engage in high-quality research activities and publications in top-tier journals.
• Supervise student projects and research, guiding them in integrating supply chain management theories and practical applications.
• Contribute to the development of the Engineering Management Program curriculum.
• Collaborate with industry partners to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world supply chain and logistics problems.
• PhD in Engineering Management, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in research with publications in recognized journals.
• Experience in teaching and mentoring at the university level.
• Professional certification in CSCP, CPIM, CLTD, CPSM, or related areas is highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills and fluency in English.

What we offer

• 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.

Required Documents

Application Procedure. Candidates should submit the following documents in electronic form (MS Word or PDF file)

•    Cover letter indicating rank of position applied for
•    Detailed curriculum vitae with publications
•    Names and contact details of three referees
•    Teaching philosophy including teaching evaluations
•    Samples of course outlines
•    Brief statement of past and current research with outputs

• Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
• Nazarbayev University is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• ‍For any inquiries related to the application, please contact the Director for Engineering Management Programs, Prof. Mariza Tsakalerou, at [email hidden].