Lectureships in Economics/Finance

Duty station: Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Reports to: Head of Department

Deadline: Open until filled

WIUT Background

Westminster International University in Tashkent (WIUT) is the first international university in Uzbekistan to offer a Western-style education with UK qualifications. WIUT was established in 2002 in conjunction with the "UMID" Presidential Foundation, the Ministry of Higher and Secondary Specialized Education, and the University of Westminster in London. WIUT is still a young university with nearly 4,000 students and more than 100 full-time faculties, but with an established presence and a growing international reputation.

Summary of Position and Key Responsibilities

In your role as Faculty Member, you will be dedicated to undertake teaching, subject development, research and related administration on a range of courses, including both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Economics (Finance).

Central to the vision of WIUT is to represent the excellence of Uzbekistan’s education and research capacity in the global arena. The language of instruction for all studies is English. As a Faculty Member, you will be focused on the student experience through high-quality teaching, personal guidance and support to ensure students master and apply the material. We are seeking someone committed to the development, delivery and administration of a module or set of modules, intellectually curious and prepared to engage in research on issues relating to the economic development of Uzbekistan and Central Asia.   

Required Qualifications and Experience

Preference will be given to the candidates who have demonstrated achievement record in teaching Health Economics, Public Health, and General Economics, as well as, Financial Management, Financial Reporting and Audit, Financial Econometrics, Global Financial markets, Corporate Governance for Finance, Insurance, Taxation, Derivatives Management, Research Skills for Finance combined with expertise in Green Finance and FinTech.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent from an internationally recognized university in Economics/Finance for Lecturer/Senior Lecturer appointments; a Master’s degree is required for Associate Lecturer appointments;
• Fluency in English is required.

Teaching Experience 

• A demonstrated commitment to teaching and students; preferably, ideally at least 3 years of experience teaching introductory Micro and Macroeconomics, Econometrics, Statistics and other advanced economics disciplines/subjects;
• Demonstrated understanding of teaching i.e. developing new modules grounded in a discipline area and interdisciplinary in nature;

Research Experience

• A proven ability to publish research in internationally peer reviewed Economics journals related to your areas of personal research expertise and/or books or professional publications;
• Regular attendance and experience with presenting at international research seminars and conferences;

Research environment/Opportunities of WIUT

• WIUT Weekly Research seminar;
• Regular Research training sessions;
• University of Westminster in London (UoW) and WIUT research collaboration fund;
• Support for UoW PhD by publication;
• Case Study Development Grants;
• Support in National Research and Innovation Competitions;
• Annual Research awards (for successful researchers);
• Journal Submission fee cover fund;
• WIUT Conference Travel Support Scheme;
• WIUT local doctorate research fellowship;
• Hosting Local and International Conferences;
• Visiting fellow program;
• Jamboree for young researchers;
• Research Digest;
• Research projects;
• Learning Resource Center.

Timing and Location

• You should be prepared to move to Tashkent, Uzbekistan by August/September 2023 or earlier for acculturation and to prepare for teaching.

Language

• Fluency in oral and written English. Knowledge of Russian would be an advantage, as is knowledge of Uzbek.

How to Apply

To apply please complete the online Application Form, by clicking the 'Apply' button.

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