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Cardiff University Kazakhstan is the only campus of a Russell Group university in Central Asia. Our campus opened in September 2025, welcoming a highly motivated cohort of Foundation Year students.
In September 2026, we look forward to welcome students to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, as well as our popular Foundation Year pathway.
With this growth come exciting opportunities to join a global community of academic and professional staff working together to support students at our Astana campus in becoming the leaders, thinkers, and innovators of tomorrow.
Why join us
Work for a prestigious UK Russell Group university
Be part of a flagship international campus from an early stage of development
Contribute to Kazakhstan’s academic and scientific ambitions
Teach a diverse, highly motivated student body
Gain valuable international teaching and curriculum development experience
Vacancies
We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates with expertise in the following areas:
Lecturers in Civil Engineering
Role overview
We are looking to appoint two lecturers with the ability to deliver excellent teaching and learning on our BEng Civil Engineering and BEng Civil Engineering with Foundation Year degree programmes.
Successful candidates will be expected to meet the specified essential criteria, and as many of the desirable criteria as possible.
Lecturers will engage with and inspire students, providing academic support and mentorship throughout the student journey.
The Year 1 comprises the following modules:
Engineering Maths and Computation, Fundamentals of Civil Engineering, Applied Design and Practice
Possess a PhD in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
Language proficiency (level C2) in English.
Flexibility and willingness to teach a broad selection of topics across civil engineering including: mathematics, computing, structural analysis and structural design.
Candidates should have relevant professional qualification(s) e.g. C. Eng (Chartered Engineer) or international equivalent, or be working towards them, with an expectation of gaining an appropriate professional qualification within the 3 year probationary period of the appointment.
Teaching experience at undergraduate/postgraduate level.
Demonstrate specialist knowledge and current advancements within academic subject area.
Be capable of teaching practical skills in the field (surveying) and leading/supporting student site visits.
Commitment to delivering an excellent student experience that aligns with Cardiff University’s strategy and values.
Ability to design and deliver teaching programmes for courses in CU Kazakhstan and contribute to module development as part of a module team that may be shared between Cardiff and Astana.
Desirable Criteria
Evidence of collaborations with industry.
Proven ability to work without close supervision.
Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community.
Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks and utilise them to enhance teaching activities.
Capability to carry out other forms of scholarship including work associated with examinations (setting and marking paper and providing constructive feedback to students), administration, participation in academic committees.
Terms and key dates
Application deadline: 3 July 2026
Interviews: July 2026
Start date: August (no later than 24 August)
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience
Contract type: Full time
Number of posts: 2
The closing date for applications is 3 July 2026. All applications should include a current CV and a brief statement of interest outlining relevant teaching experience and subject expertise.
Lecturers in Business Management and Economics
Role overview
We are looking to appoint three lecturers with the ability to deliver excellent teaching and learning primarily on our BSc Business Management; BSc Economics and Business; BSc Business Management with Foundation Year and BSc Economics and Business with Foundation Year degree programmes.
Successful candidates must demonstrate a commitment to delivering an excellent student experience, aligning with Cardiff University’s strategy and values. Lecturers will engage with and inspire students, providing academic support and mentorship.
We are particularly interested in applicants who might be able to teach across a broad selection of topics across Business and Economics.
The two Foundation Years comprise of the following modules:
Social Research Methods; Key Theories in Social Sciences; Understanding and Economy and Business Context; Understanding Organsiations; Mathematical Foundations, Data Science and Statistics
with the following modules in Year 1:
Sustainable Society and Economy; Digital Operations Management; Introduction to Business Accounting; Management: Theory and Evidence; People in Organisations; Principles in Marketing; Macroeconomics; Microeconomics; Maths and Statistics for Economists
Contributing to curriculum development and continuous enhancement
Provide academic guidance and pastoral support to students including personal tutoring
Participating in assessment and feedback processes
Inspire undergraduate and postgraduate students under the guidance of a mentor / module leader and develop skills in assessment methods and in providing constructive feedback to students.
Supervise the work of students
Scholarship
Support the development of a vibrant and inclusive academic community
Contribute to scholarship in the area of work through participation in conferences, seminars and other academic and professional forums to disseminate the results of individual scholarship
Engage in scholarly activity through journal articles and/or outputs which advance knowledge within the area of work
Carry out other forms of scholarship including work associated with examinations (setting and marking paper and providing constructive feedback to students), administration, participation in committee work
Other
Engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally
Undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance in the role of Lecturer
Mentor colleagues with less experience and advise on personal development
Participate in administration and activities to promote the University
Other duties not included above, but consistent with the role
Qualifications and experience
Essential Criteria
Applicants should demonstrate:
Relevant postgraduate qualification (PhD or equivalent preferred)
Experience of teaching at undergraduate level in higher education
Fluency in English
Demonstrate specialist knowledge and current advancements within academic subject area
Ability to design, deliver and continuously develop modules across the Schools teaching programmes.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex and conceptual ideas clearly and confidently to others using high level skills and a range of media
The ability to provide appropriate pastoral support to students, appreciate the needs of individual students and their circumstances and to act as a personal tutor.
Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and teamworking within work
Interest in international and transnational education
Ability to work collaboratively within a diverse academic team
Desirable
Relevant professional qualifications
Evidence of collaboration with industry
Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks and utilise them to enhance the teaching and research activities of the University.
A willingness to contribute to academic administration
Terms and key dates
Application deadline: 7 July 2026
Interviews: July 2026
Start date: August (no later than 24 August)
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience
Contract type: Full-time or part-time
Number of posts: 3
The closing date for applications is 7 July 2026. All applications should include a current CV and a brief statement of interest outlining relevant teaching experience and subject expertise.
Lecturers in Computer Science and Mathematics
Role overview
Cardiff University Kazakhstan invites applications for Lecturer or Senior Lecturer roles (depending on experience) in Computer Science and/or Mathematics.
Successful candidates will be expected to meet the specified essential criteria, and as many of the desirable criteria as possible and will be responsible for delivering our BSc Computer Science and BSc Computer Science with Foundation Year degree programmes. We are particularly interested in applicants who might be able to teach across a broad selection of topics across mathematics, statistics and computer science.
The Foundation Year comprises the following modules:
Scientific Thinking, Mathematical Foundations, Data Science and Statistics Mathematical Modelling and Applications.
With the following modules in Year 1:
Fundamentals of Programming, Computer Systems, Fundamentals of Information Systems, Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures, Mathematics for Computer Science, Professional Practice for Computer Science
Key Responsibilities
Teaching and student support
Deliver high‑quality undergraduate teaching
Contributing to curriculum development and continuous enhancement
Provide academic guidance and pastoral support to students including personal tutoring
Participating in assessment and feedback processes
Inspire undergraduate and postgraduate students under the guidance of a mentor / module leader and develop skills in assessment methods and in providing constructive feedback to students.
Supervise the work of students
Scholarship
Support the development of a vibrant and inclusive academic community
Contribute to scholarship in the area of work through participation in conferences, seminars and other academic and professional forums to disseminate the results of individual scholarship
Engage in scholarly activity through journal articles and/or outputs which advance knowledge within the area of work
Carry out other forms of scholarship including work associated with examinations (setting and marking paper and providing constructive feedback to students), administration, participation in committee work
Other
To engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally
To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance in the role of Lecturer
To mentor colleagues with less experience and advise on personal development
To participate in administration and activities to promote the University
Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.
Qualifications and experience
Essential Criteria
Applicants should demonstrate:
Relevant postgraduate qualification (PhD or equivalent preferred)
Experience of teaching at undergraduate level in higher education
Fluency in English
Demonstrate specialist knowledge and current advancements within academic subject area
Ability to design, deliver and continuously develop modules across the Schools teaching programmes.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex and conceptual ideas clearly and confidently to others using high level skills and a range of media
The ability to provide appropriate pastoral support to students, appreciate the needs of individual students and their circumstances and to act as a personal tutor.
Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and teamworking within work
Interest in international and transnational education
Ability to work collaboratively within a diverse academic team
Desirable
Relevant professional qualifications
Evidence of collaboration with industry
Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks and utilise them to enhance the teaching and research activities of the University.
A willingness to contribute to academic administration
Terms and key dates
Application deadline: 10 July 2026
Interviews: July 2026
Start date: August (no later than 24 August)
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience
Contract type: Full-time or part-time
The closing date for applications is 10 July 2026. All applications should include a current CV and a brief statement of interest outlining relevant teaching experience and subject expertise.
Lecturers in Geology
Role overview
This is a teaching-focused role, delivered in English and aligned with Cardiff University’s academic standards. You will play an active role in delivering an excellent student experience and supporting students academically and pastorally.
Successful candidates will deliver on our BSc Exploration Geology and BSc Exploration Geology with Foundation Year degree programmes.
The Foundation Year comprises the following modules:
Scientific Thinking, Mathematical Foundations, Data Science and Statistics, and Exploring Planet Earth
With the following modules in Year 1:
World of Dynamic Environments, Earth Science Fieldwork, Earth Materials, Life and Earth History, GIS and Geological Maps
Key Responsibilities
Teaching and student support
Deliver high‑quality undergraduate teaching
Contributing to curriculum development and continuous enhancement
Provide academic guidance and pastoral support to students including personal tutoring
Participating in assessment and feedback processes
Inspire undergraduate and postgraduate students under the guidance of a mentor / module leader and develop skills in assessment methods and in providing constructive feedback to students.
Supervise the work of students
Scholarship
Support the development of a vibrant and inclusive academic community
Contribute to scholarship in the area of work through participation in conferences, seminars and other academic and professional forums to disseminate the results of individual scholarship
Engage in scholarly activity through journal articles and/or outputs which advance knowledge within the area of work
Carry out other forms of scholarship including work associated with examinations (setting and marking paper and providing constructive feedback to students), administration, participation in committee work
Other
To engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally
To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance in the role of Lecturer
To mentor colleagues with less experience and advise on personal development
To participate in administration and activities to promote the University
Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.
Qualifications and experience
Essential Criteria
Applicants should demonstrate:
Relevant postgraduate qualification (PhD or equivalent preferred)
Experience of teaching at undergraduate level in higher education
Fluency in English
Demonstrate specialist knowledge and current advancements within academic subject area
Ability to design, deliver and continuously develop modules across the Schools teaching programmes.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex and conceptual ideas clearly and confidently to others using high level skills and a range of media
The ability to provide appropriate pastoral support to students, appreciate the needs of individual students and their circumstances and to act as a personal tutor.
Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and teamworking within work
Interest in international and transnational education
Ability to work collaboratively within a diverse academic team
Desirable
Relevant professional qualifications
Evidence of collaboration with industry
Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks and utilise them to enhance the teaching and research activities of the University.
A willingness to contribute to academic administration
Terms and key dates
Application deadline: 10 July 2026
Interviews: July 2026
Start date: August (no later than 24 August)
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience
Contract type: Full-time or part-time
The closing date for applications is 10 July 2026. All applications should include a current CV and a brief statement of interest outlining relevant teaching experience and subject expertise.
How to apply
For all roles, please submit your CV and supporting documents to: careers@cardiff.edu.kz. All documents must be submitted in English. Any additional requirements will be listed in the relevant post description.
Please state the name of the vacancy that you are applying for in the subject line of your email.
We welcome expressions of interest from experienced candidates who would like to join our growing team, even if no suitable vacancies are currently listed.
Cardiff University Kazakhstan is committed to providing equal opportunities and welcomes applications from qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds.
