[CivilSoc] Job--American University of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek

[Center for Civil Society International]

Assistant/Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Liaison
to the Indiana University/AUK Project American University of
Kyrgyzstan (AUK)
Period:  August 15, 2001 - June 15, 2002
The American University of Kyrgyzstan (AUK) and Indiana University
(IU) are seeking a qualified individual to assist the newly appointed
Krygyz Vice President for Academic Affairs and to serve as Project
Liaison between Indiana University and AUK for the AUK Faculty
Development and Administrative Training Program (FDAT).  This program
is a multi-year effort funded by the U.S. Department of State's
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
The position is located at the American University of Kyrgyzstan in
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, a capital city of 600,000+ nestled in the
foothills of the Tien Shan Mountains.  The average monthly salary of
residents in Bishkek is about $80/month.  AUK is a private 4-year
undergraduate institution with an enrollment of approximately 900
students.  About 20% of AUK's enrollment are international students
mainly from other countries of Central Asia. Instruction at AUK is in
Russian, English and Kyrgyz.  While knowledge of Russian or Krygyz is
very beneficial for expatriate staff at AUK, English is widely spoken
at this university-though not elsewhere in Kyrgyzstan.
During the 2001-2002 academic year, AUK will be making the transition
from a Soviet-style curriculum to a credit hour system.  The
incumbent in this position will work with the new Kyrgyz VP for
Academic Affairs in implementing this change including adjustments in
administrative planning, introducing new pedagogical approaches in
the classroom, adjusting scheduling and advising and other changes,
as necessary.  The Assistant/Assoc. VP will provide this and other
assistance as needed to the Academic Affairs VP as well as coordinate
the planning and implementation of IU's exchange activities under its
State Department grant with AUK. The position is for 10-12 months,
depending the candidate's availability.
Rank and salary will be commensurate with an individuals'
qualifications and experience.  Compensation for this position, while
less than a comparable position in the US, is high relative to the
cost of living in Kyrgyzstan and would enable the incumbent to make
considerable savings.  The position also includes RT airfare, hotel
and per diem between the US and Kyrgyzstan (including an overnight
stop each way), excess baggage allowance, housing, a daily per diem,
visa costs, and evacuation insurance.  Apartments are equipped with
English language cable TV service as well as dial-in email
connections for individuals with laptops.
The minimum qualifications for the position are:
US Citizenship, MA Degree required with possession of a PhD degree
preferred, experience in higher education planning and management,
substantial international experience (preferably in countries of the
Former Soviet Union) and a proven ability to work cooperatively with
people of other cultures.
For additional information:
Charles Reafsnyder
Associate Dean
International Research & Development
201 N. Indiana Ave.
Bloomington, IN  47408
Tel: 812-855-8882
Email: creafsny@indiana.edu
Deadline:  July 30, 2001 but applications will be reviewed as they come in.
To apply, please send an expression of interest, an electronic version of
the CV, and the names and contact information for three references.
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