Nazarbayev University

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Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Business (NUGSB) invites applications for a faculty position in Finance for the 2025-2026 academic year.

We seek candidates with high research potential or achievement. Candidates should have a Ph.D. degree in Finance, Economics, or a related discipline, and a strong research record. Hiring will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, but an appointment at a higher rank may be considered, depending on experience and publication record.

Located in Astana, Kazakhstan, NUGSB was established in 2013 with the collaboration of its strategic partner, Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, and offers the following degree programs: PhD, Executive MBA, MBA, MSc Finance, Bachelor of Business Administration. NUGSB is the number 1 ranked research-intensive business school in Central Asia, offering its faculty generous research time, efficient teaching load, and a highly competitive salary and benefit package. To support research activities and expand professional networks, NUGSB faculty can spend research time at Duke’s Fuqua School of Business.

Recently NUGSB obtained AMBA accreditation for its MBA programs, as well as the BGA school wide accreditation for responsible management. Our diverse faculty come from over twelve different countries, which allows leveraging their rich international academic network.