In line with the updated AlmaU Strategy and to enhance the capacity of the University’s Schools through interdisciplinary synergy, Almaty Management University (AlmaU) announces an open competition for the following vacant leadership positions:
- Dean of the Graduate School of Business
- Dean of the School of Management and Hospitality
- Dean of the School of Digital Technologies and Economics
- Dean of the School of Social and Human Sciences
The following vacant positions are additionally opened within the structure of the School of Social and Human Sciences:
- Director of the Institute of Law
- Director of the Institute of Education
- Director of the Institute of International Relations
We offer:
- Monthly gross salary: from 1 million to 1.5 million KZT
- KPI-based performance bonuses
- Opportunities to participate in grant-funded and commercial projects with additional remuneration
We are looking for the following in the candidates:
- Higher education and postgraduate qualifications
- Academic degree and other ranks
- Minimum 3 years of experience in academic or administrative leadership roles
- Minimum 3 years of teaching and research experience in higher education
- Knowledge of academic operational management and budgeting principles
- Understanding of Kazakhstani regulatory framework in higher education and science
- Advanced digital literacy
- Experience in developing and implementing academic programs
- Experience working with accreditation agencies
- Experience organizing and moderating academic conferences and forums
- Experience in interdisciplinary and innovative educational projects implementation
- Proven track record of external funding and project implementation
- Experience collaborating with industry partners
- Ability to establish trusting and effective business relationships within a team
- English language proficiency is required; Kazakh language is desirable
- Knowledge of the basics of building a personal brand
- Knowledge of AlmaU’s strategy is desirable
Application Package:
- CV (Curriculum Vitae)
- Personal profile and employment history
- Copies of diplomas, academic degree and other ranks’ certificates (originals required for verification)
- Motivational letter (max. 1 page)
- Development strategy proposal for the School/Institute (max. 2 pages)
- List of scientific publications and patents (last 3 years)
- Medical clearance (sanitary card, chest X-ray), scanned copy of employment record book (Current AlmaU employees do not submit these documents).
- Certificate of no criminal record; medical certificates from narcological and neuropsychiatric dispensaries (Current AlmaU employees do not submit these documents).
- Optional: Recommendation letters, additional documents reflecting qualifications or leadership potential
Application Period:
Please submit your application starting from June 9 up to July 8, 2025.
Applications must be sent via the following means of communication: vacancy@almau.edu.kz, 📞 +7 771 780 95 17 WhatsApp
The competition is held on the terms of transparency, openness and compliance with the internal regulations of AlmaU.
The dates and format of the competition will be announced additionally.