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From: <[log in to unmask]> 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: [log in to unmask] 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.