Assistant Professors at the Faculty of Law and Social Sciences

SDU University is seeking passionate, accomplished, and forward-thinking scholars to join our academic community. We invite applications for multiple full-time faculty positions within the Faculty of Law and Social Sciences and the Journalism Program. Opportunities are open to candidates at various academic levels and fields of specialization.

Areas of Specialization (by discipline):

• International Relations

• Political Science

• Eurasian Studies

• Journalism and New Media

• International Journalism

• Media Studies

• Documentary Journalism

• Media Literacy and Digital Communication

• AI Journalism

• Photojournalism

• Social Media Marketing (SMM)

• Video Editing Techniques

General Qualifications:

• PhD in a relevant field (required for professorial positions) or Master’s degree (for senior lecturer roles)

• Academic background in:

  • International Relations, Political Science, Eurasian Studies

  • Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, or related fields

• University-level teaching experience

• Strong research and publication record (for professorial positions)

• Interest and/or experience in curriculum development and academic leadership

• Engagement in scholarly activities and the international academic community

• English language proficiency:

  • C1 level or higher (for International Relations position)

  • B2 level or higher (for Journalism Program positions)

Social package:

• English language courses offered with a discount of up to 50%;
• Access to a new and innovative library that includes rare books;
• Opportunities for sports such as a gym and table tennis;
• Availability of healthy and tasty lunches at a discounted rate of 50%;
• Access to medical services including consultations with doctors at "Zhanuya" medical center;
• Availability of a free psychological assistance center;
• Participation in regular training sessions, seminars, and conferences;