Department: Centre for Professional and Lifelong Education (CPLE)

Reports to: Director of Centre for Professional and Lifelong Education (CPLE)

Duty station: Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Opening date: 21.11.2023

Deadline: 31.01.2024

PURPOSE: To undertake responsibilities of overall planning, administration, coordination and management of the executive and short courses programmes. To work with Schools and other departments, provide information about organizing executive courses, short courses or other commercial trainings. To successfully organise executive courses, short courses or other commercial trainings.

CONTEXT: The university needs to promote and inform the markets it serves, including the Business, Corporate and Professional Market. These markets have not been addressed by universities in Uzbekistan and it is the universities mission to exploit the opportunities, not for profit but for commercial gain and to feed into the Universities research and consultancy portfolio. There is a requirement for market intelligence and informed decision making on the nature of the market and the post is the first stage in this process. The post holder is required to be able to develop and use networks, be client focused and fully aware of the universities corporate position.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• To help develop as part of the marketing strategy the university particular B2B strategy approach to its relationship to small business and corporations, in seeking projects for realisation and making a profit;
•  To help in developing new business strategies and establish corporate networks;
•  To work with Schools and other departments to provide information about Corporate education and Consultancy;
•  To coordinate Corporate Education and Consultancy direction and make a profit;
•  To establish a network with small businesses and transnational companies;
•  To promote Corporate Education and Consultancy for open market and for target market;
•  To organize Master classes for business partners, prospective participants for Executive courses;
•  Be responsible for the overall planning, administration, coordination and management of the short courses programme, executive courses;
•  To establish a business community on a WIUT platform;
•  To develop the programs for the Corporate, Professional and Executive Market;
•  Be responsible for the financial management of the short courses programme and other activities including budget setting, financial controls and day   to day financial administration;
•  To plan and manage communications for the short course programme and activities, including web-site and the production and distribution of     publicity materials in liaison with the Marketing and Media Departments;
•  To analyse and report after each professional course and consulting project to Director of Centre for Professional and Lifelong Education; 
•  To undertake appropriate duties as required and in consultation with the Director of Centre for Professional and Lifelong Education;
•  Be responsible for the monitoring and evaluation of all of the short courses programme and related activities.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

QUALIFICATIONS

• First degree in the area of Marketing or a degree which contains a substantial element of marketing or social science;
• Be competent in Russian, Uzbek and English both oral and written.

EXPERIENCE

• Exposure to marketing practice, preferably in education or an industry that is related to professional practice;
• Evidence of some dealings with organizations and corporate clients;
• Evidence working within teams.

APTITUDES, ABILITIES, SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Very strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to form positive relationships with professionals and members of the public of diverse age and background;
• Very strong planning, event management and organisational skills including the ability to prioritise a busy workload. Excellent communication, presentation and customer service skills;
• Networking and social skills to work in a Business and Professional environment;
• Innovative, and dynamic, with a practical approach;
• An understanding of the educational environment or similar professional environments;
• An ability to think strategically and creatively, able to adopt ideas and to produce practical results;
• A strong sense of corporate commitment to the mission and objectives of the University;
• Ability to work using own initiative;
• Able to work efficiently and effectively under pressure to meet deadlines;
• Ability to respond empathetically, calmly and diplomatically in challenging situations.

How to Apply

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Department: The Center for Policy Research and Outreach (CPRO)

Reports to: Director of CPRO

Duty station: Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Opening date: 06.05.2024

Deadline: 30.06.2024

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 and was voted the number one University in Uzbekistan which produced the top social sciences research by Scopus in 2023. WIUT is still a young university with more than 5,200 students and more than 140 full-time faculty with an established presence and a growing international reputation. WIUT has blended the traditions and standards of British education with the culture and environment of Central Asia.

WIUT’s development strategy is based on three strategic affairs of the University: Student Experience, Staff Experience, and Society Engagement. Our Strategic Priorities are focused on enhancing these three pillars by Strengthening, Smartening and Sustaining them. For more information: https://www.wiut.uz/

Summary of Position and Key Responsibilities

This Senior Research Fellow/Research Fellow (SRF/RF) will engage stakeholders in applied high-quality  research, policy analysis, public outreach and capacity building. The Fellow will help CPRO influence public policy as a leading think tank in the greater Central Asia region to strengthen WIUT as an international research university, and grow its portfolio of research. Individuals with a strong commitment to applied research and outreach in public policy are encouraged to apply.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: INDIVIDUAL

• As a CPRO team member, increase its ‘think-tank’ footprint connecting research with practice to inform policy and policy implementation, through interdisciplinary research. Include WIUT lecturers extensively in this process.
• Design, plan and perform research on human capital and productivity in areas such as labor, education, health, related social sectors and future scenarios.
• Strengthen and develop new research streams and enabling CPRO to impact research, policy and outreach based on internationally rigorous standards.
• Leverage existing links with the CAREC Institute, the UN-Sustainable Development Solutions Network, CPRO’s International Advisory Group, and the Central Asian Futures and Foresight Association.
• Develop complementary products, (a) short rapidly responding policy research and outreach with (b) rigorous, internationally recognized and peer-reviewed publications
• Research should have local, regional, and international relevance; using quantitative and qualitative approaches as appropriate, collecting primary or using secondary data.
• Strengthen and form relationships with different stakeholders. Generate external sponsorship for research and outreach activities.
  
  

PRINCIPAL TEAM ACCOUNTABILITIES:

TARGETS

From September to June 2024 year the CPRO team will produce:

• 18 briefs to rapidly respond to specific current questions of policy leaders and development partners, involve them to verify questions and results are useful
• 6 peer-reviewed research products submitted to international publications / outlets.
• A majority of products, work with WIUT researchers to develop research questions and seek sponsors to support diverse research—across each school and department.
• Half of peer-reviewed research products, work with international co-authors.
• The team generates research sponsorship toward off-setting CPRO’s operating costs.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Earned international doctorate (or nearing completion of degree) in a relevant discipline such as development economics, public policy, labor, education, or health sector specialist;
• Five years of relevant professional and research experience on Central Asia;
• Writing to inform decision making and develop practical policy, in addition to academic publications;
• Capacity in public policy research and analysis. Including interdisciplinary and regional research to influence policy leaders and development partners;
• A publication record in international peer-reviewed publications in English;
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders within and outside Central Asia;
• Excellent verbal and written communication and representational skills including fluency in English and Russian;
• Strong experience revising, editing, and correcting their own work ready for submission to international publications;
• Extensive quantitative methods experience including surveys,  and with qualitative data methods and analysis;
• Capacity to raise external funding using a network of academic, foundations and development partner contacts.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Flexible and able to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced work environment;
• Entrepreneurial disposition, innovative mindset and drive for results;
• ICT and project management skills;
• A positive mindset encouraging performance and constructively criticizing outputs.

Appointments are for one year with the possibility of renewal pending satisfactory performance and continued funding. 

How to Apply

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Department: The Center for Policy Research and Outreach (CPRO)

Reports to: Director of CPRO

Duty station: Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Posted date: 05.09.2024

Deadline: 25.09.2024

Summary of Position and Key Responsibilities

The SRF/RF will help CPRO influence public policy as a leading think tank in the greater Central Asia region. The SRF/RF will engage stakeholders in applied high-quality evidence-based research, policy analysis, public outreach and capacity building applying futures research and tools. The SRF/RF will strengthen WIUT as an international research university, and grow its portfolio of research. Individuals with a strong commitment and a futures mindset to applied research and outreach in public policy are encouraged to apply.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: INDIVIDUAL

• Co-design, plan and undertake anticipatory research on cross-border and greater regional issues such as sustainability, regionalism, connectivity, energy, trade, natural resources, etc.
• Develop complementary products, timely policy briefs and internationally indexed peer-reviewed publications
• Conduct interdisciplinary futures research and use futures tools supporting WIUT’s proposed UNESCO Chair in Anticipatory Governance and Sustainable Policy Making
• Research should have local, regional, and international relevance; using a diverse range of innovative research approaches and methods
• Leverage existing links with regional and international research and outreach partners
• Strengthen and form relationships with different stakeholders
• Generate external sponsorship for research and outreach activities
• Collaborate and publish research with lecturers and local and international co-authors
• Through interdisciplinary research, increase CPRO’s ‘think-tank’ footprint, influencing policy, implementation, and the way policy is made and how people participate

PERSON SPECIFICATION

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Earned / near completion of internationally recognized doctorate in a relevant discipline such as development economics, public policy, a specific sector, area studies or futures studies on governance
• Relevant professional/research experience on Central Asia / Silk Road countries
• Demonstrated capacity in policy research and analysis
• A record of indexed international peer-reviewed publications in English
• Fluent in English (Russian desired), excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong experience revising, editing, and proofreading for international publication
• Proficiency in quantitative, qualitative, and futures research and analysis methods
• Demonstrated contribution to successful grant writing leading to sponsored research

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Flexible and works both independently and in teams in a fast-paced environment
• Entrepreneurial disposition, innovative mindset and outcomes oriented
• Research management skills
• A positive mindset, encouraging performance and constructively criticizing research

Appointments are for one year with the possibility of renewal pending satisfactory performance and continued funding. 

How to Apply

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Department: innoWIUT Entrepreneur's Lab

Reports to: Director of innoWIUT

Duty station: Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Opening date: 26.04.2024

Closing date: 05.05.2024

Summary of Position and Key Responsibilities

Entrepreneur in residence provides trainings on innovation and entrepreneurship to WIUT students and faculty members as well as nonWIUT related residents to launch innovative projects and entrepreneurial initiatives. The post will manage the process of facilitating the creation of new technology based start-ups, providing business solutions to local SMEs and social projects. Entrepreneur in residence will be responsible for initiating and managing synergetic partnership between WIUT and local industry as well as international entrepreneurs and SMEs.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Build an innovative entrepreneurship ecosystem within WIUT in collaboration with experienced entrepreneurs (local and global);
• Design and implement training programs on Design Thinking and Creativity, Innovation & New Business Ventures and Entrepreneurial Finance;
• Lead and consult student teams within the framework of Tech-Entrepreneurship program, Business Consulting and Solutions program and Social-Sustainable Entrepreneurship program;
• Establish mutually beneficial partnerships between WIUT and local/international entrepreneurs, SMEs within the framework of Lab’s operations.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualification and experience

• Academic degree in Business Administration, Economics or a related field;
• Extensive knowledge of the local entrepreneurship ecosystem and global trends;
• Professional experience as trainer of entrepreneurship or a related field;
• At least 5 years of entrepreneurship, start-up and training experience in the local ecosystem;
• Experience of collaboration with local/international entrepreneurs/SMEs is preferred;
• Fluency in Uzbek and Russian. Knowledge of spoken English is strongly preferred.
  

Aptitudes, Abilities, Skills and Personal Qualities

• Flexibility and ability to work and manage in a start-up environment of a new institution in a challenging environment;
• Entrepreneurial disposition, innovative mindset and drive for results;
• Excellent presentation and training skills;
• ICT and Project planning skills;
• Ability to design training materials in the area of innovation and entrepreneurship;
• Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments;
• Ability to lead a team of students and faculty;
• Open and critical, supportive yet assertive attitude to colleagues;
• Good understanding of the national ecosystem of new-technology based entrepreneurship.

How to Apply

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School: School of Law, Technology and Education (SOLTE)

Reports to: Dean of School of Law, Technology and Education (SOLTE)

Duty station: Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Opening date: 30.10.2023

Deadline: 31.01.2024

Summary of Position and Key Responsibilities

As a key leader in the Faculty, the Associate Dean on Research and Partnership (ADRP) provides strategic research leadership to support development of capacity and excellence in the achievement of the Faculty’s research goals and objectives and play a crucial role in delivering the University's strategic objectives for education and research through the development and oversight of collaborative partnerships.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Research Leadership – provide strategic leadership and support for research and research training programs within the Faculty, including strategic planning, and research program development and evaluation;
• Research Operations – lead and coordinate operations function of the faculty strategic research plan;
• Faculty Development - collaborates with Deans and Center Directors to support faculty research development and promote research excellence;
• Faculty Representation – represent and, include when appropriate, Faculty at University level and externally on research-related initiatives. This includes liaising with partners in the public, private sectors and civil society advising the Dean on university and external research initiatives;
• Involve the Center for Policy Research and Outreach in external public policy research especially partnerships and resource development opportunities;
• Lead, along with School Deans, the development and implementation of the Faculty and School Research Strategic Plans;
• Ensure appropriate strategies and polices are in place to enable the Faculty to recruit and retain excellent researchers;
• Develop an active research culture that fosters the highest achievements, encourages originality and innovation and enriches the student learning experience;
• In collaboration with the Research and Innovation Office, capture information about all research undertaken by the Faculty and identify funding and knowledge transfer opportunities;
• Promote research links and engagement within the Faculty, across the University and with external organizations;
• In collaboration with the Deputy Rector on Research and Innovation evolve strategies to significantly grow the Faculty research income;
• Implement University-wide strategies and policies for research and to maximise the impact of research performed within the Faculty;
• Identify new research opportunities that have potential for significant growth and to liaise with departments on associated grant and contract submissions;
• Prepare the Faculty case for University investment in additional capital resources required to grow and develop research capacity;
• Leverage internal peer review mechanisms, to strengthen the quality of the Faculty research base and to nurture environments that promote research at the interface of different disciplines;
• Encourage academics to engage in multi-disciplinary research within the Faculty and, more broadly, across the University and externally with other organizations;
• Disseminate and implement good research practice across the Faculty;
• Increase external collaborative research and knowledge transfer activity regionally, nationally and internationally;
• Work with the Dean and the Heads of Departments to ensure the strongest possible submissions to the Research Excellence Framework;
• Formulate Faculty responses to internal and external consultation papers relating to research;

 Planning

• Lead, in liaison with the Heads of Department, in the development of the portfolio of activities across the Faculty;
• Assist the Dean and the Heads of Departments in developing research action plans that align with the University Research Strategy and work with the Faculty Leaders to deliver these plans;
• Ensure research activities of the Faculty are undertaken in accordance with the governance, policy and regulatory frameworks of the University;
• Chair the Faculty Research Committee and serve on or chair other Committees, Working Parties and Groups of the Faculty as required;
• Represent the Faculty on Committees, Working Parties and Groups of the University as required;
• Contribute to the management and operations of the Faculty and University by undertaking specific responsibilities as agreed with the Dean;
• Work collaboratively with other Associate Deans and Heads of Department to establish and maintain national and international recognition of the University as a center of excellence in research and knowledge transfer;
• To perform other responsibilities as requested by the Dean of School. 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

QUALIFICATIONS

The candidate shall hold the rank of associate professor or professor, preferably with an earned research doctorate, or in progress toward a doctoral degree, preferably from an international university.  The ADR must have a proven track record as a researcher and scholar as evidenced by grant capture, research dissemination and graduate student supervision; broad experience in the University, and understanding of the current context and environment of research funding and external partner communities. He/she must also have experience leading and managing effectively projects/programs, or other significant management responsibilities at the departmental or Faculty level. 

EXPERIENCE

• Strong record of research productivity;
• Effective management and leadership experience in an HE environment;
• Experience working with diverse populations;
• Participation in collaborative research initiatives;
• A record of senior authorship in peer-reviewed publications;
• Experience in mentoring junior faculty, researchers and students;
• Understanding of and support for appropriate technology integration in an academic setting
• Evidence of managing for results to increase quality, productivity, and efficiency at a higher education institution;
• Support for professional development programmes and delivery for Academic Staff;
• Good interpersonal skills and experience of communicating effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders;
• Understanding the issues involved in successfully integrating high-quality teaching, research, and service activities within an academic setting;
• Experience working effectively with external agencies, as appropriate to the role;
• Evidence of policy formulation and execution in the academic context. 

APTITUDES, ABILITIES, SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Excellent supervisory and research skills;
• Applicants will need to demonstrate their commitment, flexibility, passion and enthusiasm for their area of expertise;
• Willingness to learn and adapt, to be proactive as well as responsive to the needs of the University and its community of scholars, students and staff;
• Open to and engages with contemporary developments in Higher Education with a passion to stretch the boundaries of teaching and research quality;
• The ability to chair formal and informal meetings;
• Candidates should be fluent in English either with 7.5 IELTS or a subject qualification taught and assessed in English as per the policy on Academic staff. 

How to Apply

To apply please complete the application form online and upload:

1. Cover letter
2. CV
3. Copies of diplomas and transcripts (Bachelors, Masters and PhD)
4. Contact information for three professional references
5. Scanned copy of your previous performance evaluation report
6. Statement of your vision for the position

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School: School of Business and Economics (SOBE)

Reports to: Dean of School of Business and Economics

Duty station: Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Opening date: 22.07.2024

Deadline: 13.08.2024

Summary of Position and Key Responsibilities

This post of Associate Dean is responsible for the teaching and learning experience including the quality enhancement of teaching and learning, academic advice and the development of courses, subject development of the Faculty, through the development of subjects and modules in the Faculty, blending the outputs of Research and Practice into the content and delivery of Modules. This will require the coordination of the Heads of Departments and Subject Groupings including line management responsibilities as delegated by the Dean.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• To provide strategic leadership and support for teaching and learning programs within the Faculty, including strategic planning, program development, and evaluation;
• To ensure the Faculty has a Teaching and Learning Strategy aligned with the University Teaching and Learning Strategy and annual action plans are created and achieved;
• To ensure appropriate representation from the Faculty on all University wide decision-making bodies concerned with teaching and learning;
• To work with the First Deputy Rector (Academic) and University support services to develop and strengthen the quality of the their school’s teaching and learning;
• To be responsible within the Faculty of their School to ensure quality of the design and delivery of programs of study at the undergraduate level and, when taught by their faculty, the postgraduate level;
• To work with Student Services and Administration staff to ensure the Faculty sets and meets appropriate targets for the number and quality of students admitted to programs, and appropriate targets for increasing access, aligned with University policies and procedures; and, where input is required, to support the Faculty’s recruitment;
• To work closely with Heads of Departments on the teaching portfolio and refresh it according to the Faculty's Teaching and learning Strategy while aligning with the University’s key strategic goals for teaching and learning;
• To work with Associate Dean (Teaching & Learning) in other Schools to ensure that appropriate opportunities are taken for cross-Faculty working and to agree service teaching requirements as part of the planning process and on an ad hoc basis where required;
• To be responsible for disseminating experience and evidence of good and innovative practices in teaching and learning, and for monitoring the effectiveness of their operation;
• To strengthen the links between learning, teaching and research by identifying new opportunities for each to influence and interact with the other;
• To work with the Associate Dean (Research and Partnership) to develop the international focus of the Faculty with respect to programs and curricula;
• To ensure equality and diversity are respected throughout the student body of the Faculty and to demonstrate a ‘duty of care’ regarding the overall well-being of students;
• To line manage staff as appropriate;
• To work with Dean of School/ Heads of Departments with regard to the distribution and fairness of academic teaching and administration loads;
• To ensure the Faculty’s programs receive appropriate accreditation;
• To perform other responsibilities as requested by the Dean of School;
• Act as Dean in the absence of the Dean.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

QUALIFICATIONS

The candidate shall hold the rank of associate professor or professor, preferably with an earned research doctorate, or in progress toward a doctoral degree, preferably from an international university.  The AD must have a proven track record as a researcher and scholar as evidenced by grant capture, research dissemination and graduate student supervision; broad experience in the University, and understanding of the current context and environment of research funding and external partner communities. They must also have experience leading and managing effectively one or more programs within their department, or other significant management responsibilities at the departmental or Faculty level. A teaching qualification is essential.

EXPERIENCE

• Strong record of excellence in teaching;
• Effective management and leadership experience in an HE environment;
• Experience of working with diverse populations;
• Participation in collaborative teaching and learning initiatives;
• Experience in mentoring junior faculty, researchers and students;
• Understanding of and support for appropriate technology integration in an academic setting;
• Evidence of managing for results to increase quality, productivity, and efficiency at a higher education institution;
• Support for professional development programming and delivery for Academic Staff;
• Good interpersonal skills and experience of communicating effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders;
• Understanding the issues involved in successfully integrating high-quality teaching, research, and service activities within an academic setting;
• Experience working effectively with external agencies, as appropriate to the role;
• Evidence of policy formulation and execution in the academic context. 

APTITUDES, ABILITIES, SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Excellent supervisory and teaching skills;
• The candidate will need to demonstrate commitment, flexibility, passion and enthusiasm for his/her subject area;
• Willingness to learn and adapt, be proactive as well as responsive to the needs of the University and its community of scholars, students and staff;
• Open to and engages with contemporary developments in Higher Education with a passion to stretch the boundaries of teaching and research quality;
• The ability to chair formal and informal meetings;
• Candidates should be fluent in English either with 7.5 IELTS or a subject qualification taught and assessed in English as per the policy on Academic staff.

How to Apply

To apply please complete the application form online and upload:

1. Cover letter
2. CV
3. Copies of diplomas and transcripts (Bachelors, Masters and PhD)
4. Sample of previous performance evaluation report
5. Statement of your vision for the position

Note: Other attachments can be skipped.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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