Senior Lecturer for the course Common Law

MNU Law School

Responsibilities: Teaching the course Common Law.

Requirements:

1. Education: A Master’s degree or PhD (preferably from an overseas university) in the relevant field corresponding to the taught discipline.

• In-depth knowledge of the Common Law system, including the doctrine of judicial precedent and the foundations of contract, tort and constitutional law.
• Understanding of comparative legal analysis (Common Law and the continental legal system).
• Teaching experience in a higher education institution (preferred).
• Knowledge of the current law of the Astana International Financial Centre.

2. Additional Qualifications: Professional development courses; international training programmes or academic placements are an advantage.

3. Professional and/or teaching experience is an advantage.

4. Personal Competencies: Adaptability, strong classroom engagement skills, creativity, diligence, teamwork, and a high sense of responsibility.

5. Language requirements: Proficiency in Russian, Kazakh and English.

6. Proficient computer skills are mandatory, including the use of online teaching tools, MS Office, data analysis software, and learning management systems (LMS).

Additional Requirements (Preferred):

– Experience of working or teaching at an international university;

– Membership in professional and academic associations.

What we offer:

1. Free access to the university gym;

2. A supportive team and a positive corporate culture;

3. Company-funded corporate events;

4. Access to guest lectures and seminars at Maqsut Narikbayev University;

5. Flexible working hours, comfortable coworking spaces, and a coffee room for faculty;

6. Access to the university library;

7. Paid annual leave of 56 calendar days;

8. Timely salary payments;

9. Employment in accordance with the Labour Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.