Faculty (Open Rank) in Accounting

The Bang College of Business invites applications for a faculty position (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) in Accounting. Faculty are expected to teach various courses in Accounting for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The Bang College of Business offers Bachelor, Master, MBA and PhD programs. The appointment will start in Fall 2023 (August 15, 2023). Responsibilities involve teaching, research, and service.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have an earned doctorate in Accounting or relevant area and ideally from AACSB/EQUIS accredited institutions (ABDs will be considered but must complete their PhD by August 15 2023). Applicants should be able to teach in English. Candidates must have a record of scholarship, which includes published research in refereed journals. Applicants with extensive teaching and/or industry experience will be given extra consideration.

KIMEP University

KIMEP University is the leading American style, internationally accredited, English language academic institution. The university provides a world class academic experience and a unique international environment to all its students and faculty. KIMEP was established in 1992 and has built a very strong regional reputation as a leading provider of higher education. The Bang College of Business currently has 29 full­time. All programs are accredited by at least one recognized international accreditation agency. In 2022, BCB also received the first EFMD Program based accreditation in Kazakhstan and Central Asia. All academic programs are ranked among the top in Kazakhstan.

Almaty, Kazakhstan

The city of Almaty is a beautiful, modern and vibrant city situated at the base of majestic Tien Shan Mountains in Southeast Kazakhstan. The city has a population of 2 million people and is the financial, cultural, summer and winter sports and cosmopolitan capital of Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan is located in the heart of Eurasia with important commercial inroads bridging Asia and Europe. Kazakhstan's dynamically changing economic, social, educational and cultural environment provides incredible opportunities for significant and original research.

Compensation

Rank and salary are competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Compensation after-tax compares favorably with net salaries in western countries. Combined with a low cost of living, the salary becomes even more competitive in real terms.

Limited on campus housing is available to rent. In addition to salary, a benefits package includes basic healthcare, reduced tuition rates for KIMEP courses, and subsidy for relocation allowance. New faculty members are provided with a reduced teaching schedule during the first semester. Summer paid teaching is typically available. The salary will be subject to a deduction of 10% income tax.

Application Process

Please submit the following documents to KIMEP University HR portal, by clicking the ‘Apply’ button. 

• Filled application form.
• CV.
• Cover letter that indicates the position applied.
• Names and contact information of at least 2 references.
• Samples of teaching evaluations. 

Address any questions to: recruitment@kimep.kz 

Closing Dates for submission of applications:

Applications will be evaluated on an ongoing basis and will continue until the position is filled. Only short­listed candidates will be informed and invited for interviews by BCB search committee.