Professor / Associate Professor (Faculty Position in Computer Science)

Full-Time Faculty Position in Computer Science: Professor (or Associate Professor)

Company description:

The University of Central Asia (UCA) is a world-class centre for knowledge and learning, connecting isolated rural communities with the global community and building human capital needed for modern economies and stable governance.

The mission of UCA is to promote the social and economic development of Central Asia, particularly its mountain communities, by offering an internationally recognised standard of higher education and enabling the peoples of the region to preserve their rich cultural heritage as assets for the future.

UCA's undergraduate programmes are located in world-class residential campuses in Naryn, Kyrgyzstan, and Khorog, Tajikistan, near the Tien Shan and Pamir mountains. The Tekeli campus, in the mountain ranges of Kazakhstan, is in the planning stage. In response to the needs of rural mountain communities, UCA has established its three Campuses away from major urban centres. They are on the historic Silk Road, and UCA hopes to be at the heart of the economic and intellectual transformation taking place in the region.

A private, not-for-profit, secular university, UCA was founded in 2000 through an International Treaty signed by the Presidents of Tajikistan, the Kyrgyz Republic, and Kazakhstan, and His Highness the Aga Khan, ratified by their respective parliaments and registered with the United Nations. In addition, UCA brings with it the broader commitment and partnership of the Aga Khan Development Network, one of the largest private development agencies in the world.

Full-Time Faculty Position in Computer Science: Professor (or Associate Professor)

Programme: Computer Science

School: School of Arts and Sciences
Reports to: Associate Dean, Naryn Campus
Duty Station: Naryn Campus, Naryn, Kyrgyzstan
Application Deadline: 25 November 2025
Contract Period: Fixed term for 2 years, renewable with potential transition to open-ended contract after 2 years

Position Summary

The University of Central Asia (UCA) is excited to offer a full-time residential faculty position in the Department of Computer Science at our Naryn Campus. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about research and teaching to contribute to a world-class undergraduate programme in Computer Science, originally developed in collaboration with the University of Toronto. As a faculty member, you will play an essential role in delivering cutting-edge courses, shaping an innovative curriculum, and engaging in impactful research that drives both academic excellence and regional development.

The position offers an outstanding platform for research leadership and academic collaboration, with an emphasis on shaping UCA's research profile both locally and internationally. Faculty will also have the opportunity to engage in cross-disciplinary initiatives alongside UCA's Graduate School of Development, focusing on high-impact areas such as Digital Policy, Cybersecurity, and Data Science. We are particularly eager to encourage applications from female scholars, supporting their contributions to advancing the field of Computer Science.

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a growing institution with ambitious goals for regional impact and academic excellence. If you are a passionate, innovative, and forward-thinking educator and researcher, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching: Deliver courses across the Computer Science undergraduate curriculum, including courses on theoretical foundations, applied programming, and hardware concepts. Engage students through interactive lessons, hands-on projects, and practical lab work.
• Curriculum Development: Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the Computer Science curriculum, ensuring it remains at the forefront of global advancements in the field.
• Research Leadership: Lead innovative research initiatives that align with UCA's mission to drive regional development, especially in the areas of technology, innovation, and sustainability. Forge partnerships with industry, government, and academic institutions, both regionally and internationally.
• Collaboration and community engagement: Foster synergies between the Computer Science department and other academic programs at UCA, particularly those focused on Data Science, Cybersecurity, Digital Policy and the development of the Central Asian Data Hub, through UCA's Graduate School of Development.

• Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. from a reputable university with specialization in Computer Science or Computer Engineering and a proven track record of research outputs, supervision and leadership.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a proven and outstanding track record of teaching and research in Computer Science and having practical and research experience in different fields of computer science.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Outstanding record of research publication, knowledge exchange, impact and grant capture in collaborative projects.

• Why Join UCA?

• Impactful Teaching and Research: Contribute to an academic institution that is dedicated to fostering innovation and development in Central Asia and beyond.
• Collaboration and Growth: Be part of a diverse, interdisciplinary academic environment, with opportunities for collaboration and research across multiple fields of societal relevance.
• Regional Leadership: Lead the development of innovative solutions to regional challenges in climate adaptation, sustainable development, technology, data science, and digital policy.
• Support for Female Scholars: UCA is deeply committed to supporting all scholars in STEM fields, providing opportunities to further advance gender equity in academia.

• Teaching experience requirements:

• Demonstrated subject knowledge and application in delivery across diverse core and elective courses;
• A demonstrated commitment to teaching and student learning experience. At least 5 years of teaching experience at the undergraduate level is expected;
• Experience of using and experimenting with innovative teaching methods and evaluation methodologies;
• The priority will be given to candidates who have experience in teaching the following courses:
• Data Science
• Blockchain
• Computer Graphics
• Computer Architecture
• Engage with the development of postgraduate programmes.

• Research experience requirements:

• A proven ability to publish research in web of sciences impact factor journals, Scopus indexed journals, ACM and AAAI conferences, NeurIPS, ICML or other top computer science venues;
• Leadership in knowledge exchange, developmental impact, collaborative research projects and grant capture;
• Aware of current and future industry trends; strong network of industry contacts to support internship programs, project collaborations and industrial mentoring;
• Interest in publishing research papers and working on research projects with undergraduate students.

• How to Apply:

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  Applications will be reviewed when received. Early applications are strongly encouraged. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

  
  
  Education level: Doctorate
  
  Work experience: 3-4 years
  
  Start contract date: 14-11-25