Acting Director of Experiential Learning (temporary)

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Acting Director of Experiential Learning (temporary)

KIMEP School of Law is looking for applicants for the following position:

Acting Director of Experiential Learning (Temporary, anticipated to be one year)

Department: School of Law

Job Type: Clinical Staff

Applicant Type: No Nationality Restrictions

Type of Position: Full-Time

Closing Date: September 9, 2025

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Staff Position to provide replacement for Maternity Leave.

Position Summary:

We seek a talented and enthusiastic legal professional to manage the School of Law’s portfolio of experiential education opportunities for students, and to assist the Dean and Associate Dean with outreach to various constituencies. The Director will have primary responsibility for administration of legal clinics, Ask-A-Lawyer, internships, externships, Mentorship, and moot competitions, guest speakers, an annual High School debate tournament and job fairs. An interest in clinical legal education and the ability to exercise sound judgment while working creatively is required.

Minimum Qualifications:

An earned LL.B. is the minimum academic qualification required for the directorship, but an LL.M. is preferred. Two years of teaching and two years of licensed Kazakhstan practice are preferred, but some other combination of the two may be considered. Professional fluency in English and Russian is required, with additional fluency in Kazakh preferred.

The School of Law:

Since being founded in 2010, the Law School has ranked among the best in the nation. Undergraduate degrees awarded are the Bachelor of Laws in Jurisprudence (LL.B.) and the Bachelor of International Law (B.I.L.). The Master of Laws (LL.M.) is awarded at the graduate level.

KIMEP University:

KIMEP University is the leading American-style, internationally-accredited, English-speaking academic institution in the Commonwealth of Independent States. It provides a world-class academic experience and a unique international environment to all its students and faculty. KIMEP was established in 1992 and has built a very strong regional reputation as a leading provider of higher education. All graduate and undergraduate programs are accredited by at least one recognized international accreditation agency. Academic programs are regularly rated in the top rank of provision by national bodies.

Almaty, Kazakhstan:

The city of Almaty is situated at the base of majestic Tien Shan Mountains in Southeast Kazakhstan. About 2 million people live in or near Almaty because it is the financial, cultural, summer and winter sports and cosmopolitan capital of Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan is located in the heart of Eurasia with important commercial inroads bridging Asia and Europe. Boasting the Silk Road of the 21st century, Kazakhstan offers unique positions in oil and gas, economic development, and trade. Kazakhstan's dynamically changing economic, social, educational and cultural environment provides incredible opportunities for significant and original research. 

Compensation

Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Compensation after-tax compares favorably with net salaries in other countries. Limited on-campus housing is available to rent. In addition to salary, the benefits package includes basic healthcare, reduced tuition rates for KIMEP courses, subsidy for children’s school tuition and relocation allowance