International Staff

Toraighyrov University actively develops international academic cooperation and regularly engages foreign scholars and lecturers in teaching and research activities.

Currently, 19 foreign members of academic staff are working at the University’s departments under the Visiting Professors program on a part-time (non-staff) basis, contributing to teaching and research.

In addition, within the framework of network university cooperation, 5 foreign lecturers from Russia and the Czech Republic have delivered specialized courses for students of the Faculty of Economics and Law and the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences.

As of February 4, 2026, the University employs 512 academic staff members. The share of foreign faculty is approximately 4.48%.

List of Foreign Specialists:

WELCOME

Dear Colleague,

Toraighyrov University welcomes international professors, researchers, and lecturers interested in part-time online teaching and academic collaboration.

We actively engage foreign academic staff to deliver online courses, guest lectures, joint modules, and research-based teaching within our educational programs.

This guide provides essential information about cooperation formats, requirements, workload, and compensation conditions.

COOPERATION FORMAT

Online Part-Time Academic Engagement

Foreign academic staff may be engaged in the following formats:

• Online teaching of courses and modules
• Guest lectures and intensive courses
• Joint international courses
• Research seminars and workshops
• Co-teaching within degree programs
• Supervision of student research projects

Teaching is conducted fully online according to an agreed academic schedule.

FIELDS AND PROGRAMS

International lecturers may participate in teaching within:

• Bachelor’s programs
• Master’s programs
• Doctoral programs
• Specialized professional courses

Priority is given to applicants with strong academic and research backgrounds and international teaching experience.

WORKLOAD & CONTRACT TERMS

Part-time online appointments are offered on a contractual basis.

• Format: online
• Employment type: part-time / non-staff contract
• Teaching load: defined individually
• Duration: short-term modules or semester-based contracts
• Schedule: agreed with the hosting faculty/department

COMPENSATION

Salary / honorarium depends on the applicant’s qualifications and experience, including:

• Academic degree and title
• Teaching experience
• Research profile and publications
• International project participation
• Course level (Bachelor / Master / PhD)
• Teaching workload and number of hours

Compensation is determined individually and specified in the contract.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Applicants are requested to submit:

• CV (academic format)
• Copy of passport
• Copies of academic diplomas and degrees
• List of publications
• Courses previously taught
• Proposed course/module description (if available)
• Proof of academic title (if applicable)

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should have sufficient proficiency in at least one language of instruction:

English-medium teaching is especially encouraged for international programs.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications are reviewed by the hosting faculty and the International Cooperation Center.

Evaluation criteria include:

• Academic qualifications
• Teaching and research experience
• Relevance to program needs
• International background
• Proposed course content

Selected candidates will receive an official cooperation offer and contract terms.

CONTACT INFORMATION