At Webster University in Tashkent, we take pride in our hand-picked faculty and staff who enable us to maintain a high standard of education and support for the people we serve — our students. We hire nationally and internationally, selecting candidates who will bring their unique experience, knowledge and skills to our constantly growing body of faculty and staff.

We are currently accepting applications for the faculty and staff roles described below.

Open Positions

Effective Date: March 2024

Position Title: HR Officer

Department: HR Office, Tashkent Campus

How to Apply: Submit a resume to uzcareers@webster.edu 

Please include "[Job Title]" in the subject line of your email

 

General Statement of Duties:

As an HR Officer, she/he plays a pivotal role in the Human Resources Department, and is responsible for a variety of HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations and HR compliance. The ideal candidate is an organized, detail-oriented and approachable individual who can effectively communicate with employees at all levels. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Recruitment and Onboarding: Manage the full recruitment cycle, from job postings and candidate screening to interviews and onboarding. Provide a positive onboarding experience for new employees.
  • Employee Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries, concerns and conflict resolution. Promote a positive workplace culture and resolve HR issues fairly and in a timely manner.
  • HR Compliance: Stay current with labor laws and regulations while ensuring company compliance. Implement and revise HR policies and procedures as necessary.
  • Records Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, including personnel files, time and attendance records and HR databases.
  • Training and Development: Coordinate training and development initiatives by identifying employee skill gaps and helping to close them.
  • Benefits Administration: Administering employee benefit programs, including health insurance, pension plans and vacation policies.
  • Reporting: Prepare HR reports and data analysis to support HR decision making and strategy.
  • Recruitment and Onboarding: Manage the full recruitment cycle, from job postings and candidate screening to interviews and onboarding. Provide a positive onboarding experience for new employees.
  • Employee Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries, concerns, and conflict resolution. Promote a positive workplace culture and resolve HR issues fairly and in a timely manner.
  • HR Compliance: Stay current with labor laws and regulations while ensuring company compliance. Implement and revise HR policies and procedures as necessary.
  • Records Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, including personnel files, time and attendance records and HR databases.

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or a related field.
  • One year of relevant HR experience.
  • Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
  • Strong command of the English Language
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.

 

Effective Date:  June 2024

Position Title: Quality Assurance and Faculty Training Manager 

Department: Quality Assurance, Faculty Development and Training, Tashkent campus

Reports to: (Interim) Rector, Webster University, Tashkent

Supervisory responsibilities: Responsible for managing staff in the department.

Other contacts:

Internal:  Deputy Academic Directors, Program Coordinators and responsible personnel in partner universities.

External: Accreditation bodies in the U.S. through responsible persons at Webster St. Louis, various government and accreditation agencies in the Republic of Uzbekistan.

How to Apply: Submit a resume to uzcareers@webster.edu 

 

 

Job Summary:

Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for developing, implementing and managing quality assurance processes to ensure the highest standards of academic excellence. This role involves working closely with the academic division of the university, working with the deputy academic directors, program coordinators and invited staff, students and other stakeholders to assess and improve systems and to implement data-driven strategies, procedures and outcomes, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the University and thus, ensure compliance with accreditation standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Quality Assurance Policy: 

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive quality assurance strategy at Webster University in Tashkent in alignment with Webster St. Louis and other local government agencies.
  • Organize and document key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure and evaluate quality across academics, including teaching and research, and administrative functions.
  • Share the quality results, analysis and expectations with each academic and administrative unit.

Assessment and Evaluation: 

  • Design and execute assessment and evaluation processes to measure the effectiveness of academic programs. 
  • Collaborate with faculty and staff to collect and analyze data for decision making.
  • Conduct all faculty evaluations in a way that meets the quality standards of the University.
  • Report the findings of faculty evaluation reports with the Rector and other assigned persons.
  • Assessment and evaluation of face-to-face and remote learning.
  • Suggest ways to improve both face-to-face and remote learning and implement those recommendations with assistance of all concerned persons involved.

Quality Assurance and Enhancement Standards: 

  • Establish and communicate quality assurance and enhancement standards and benchmarks for academic programs, educational services and institutional processes.
  • Ensure implementation of external standards of authorization and accreditation and procedures.
  • Provide necessary trainings to faculty to enhance their teaching and meeting Webster University standards.

Process Improvement: 

  • Identify opportunities for process improvement in academic (teaching and research) and administrative functions.
  • Collaborate with governance bodies and structural units to implement changes that enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and the overall quality of educational services of the branch. 

Training and Development: 

  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement teaching and research methodology. 
  • Provide regular training to program coordinators and faculty to enhance improved delivery of teaching and using technology in the classrooms.

Data Analysis and Reporting: 

  • Collect and analyze data related to academic performance of academic and staff, student outcomes, and educational processes.
  • Prepare regular QA reports and presentations for leadership and governance bodies of Webster University.

Risk Management: 

  • Identify and mitigate risks related to quality assurance and teaching and research excellence. 
  • Develop strategies to address potential challenges and ensure proactive risk management. 
     

 

Qualifications: 

  • PhD from an accredited international university.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in quality assurance and training, preferably in higher education. Experience in international accreditation procedures would be an asset.
  • Strong understanding of accreditation processes and quality assurance frameworks.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of relevant software tools for data analysis and reporting.
  • Experience working in a multicultural and multilingual environment.

 

Job Title: MA EDIN Graduate Program Leader and BeD Undergraduate Program Leader

How to Apply: Submit a resume to uzcareers@webster.edu  

 

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Vice-Rector for Academics. Responsible for all academic matters pertaining to the MA EDIN graduate program and certificates and the BeD undergraduate program and emphasis; the focus and pertinence of this work is on academic quality and student success.

  • Represent and communicate with adjunct faculty regarding adherence to the program's standards through assessment and accreditation activities, including relative to the HLC and local governmental recognition and compliance.
  • Coordinate scheduling, advising, registration and deployment of classes, including entering courses and student schedules into CX.
  • Monitor and participate in recruitment, registration and retention initiatives, activities and reports relative to data driven decision-making.
  • Review the credentials of individuals who apply to teach in the program as adjunct faculty.
  • Interview qualified teaching candidates and make hiring recommendations.
  • Evaluate the performance of adjunct faculty through a process of continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
  • Review and monitor course syllabi as per program standards for program delivery and assessment of student learning.
  • Reviews and monitors instructor course preparation in WorldClassroom (Canvas) to ensure courses meet quality standards and delivery, including syllabus, textbooks/information, attendance, participation, assignments and grades.
  • Assists in ensuring undergraduate graduate academic policies and grading standards, including instructor grade usage, entry and compliance.
  • Recommends changes to the curriculum and assessment.
  • Coordinate and assist in faculty and student training and development workshops/meetings, including orientations and programmatic meetings.
  • Assist with student academic performance and success, including warnings, probations, dismissals and reinstatements.
  • Work with students, career development and the community to design internships and set up internship and job placements. Locate other opportunities for professional development in the community for students, including developing partnerships with key professional organizations.
  • Attend community events and marketing/recruiting opportunities to represent the program.
  • Identify grant possibilities and develop proposals.
  • Represent, communicate and engage with Webster University (STL) as assigned.
  • Assist the Vice-Rector of Academics relative to other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

 

Required Qualifications

  • Ph.D./Master’s degree in MA English/ Education or TESOL from an accredited university with at least 5 years’ teaching and leading experience.
  • ​Advanced English language skills 
  • International experience, preferably at a university  
  • Creative, motivated, self-starter who can work independently, but function as part of a team.
  • Outstanding problem-solving skills.
  • Must be consistently detail-oriented, precise and meticulous.
  • High level customer service skills that include working with a diverse and geographically dispersed student population base.  
  • Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, sustain productivity despite consistent interruptions, juggle multiple tasks simultaneously, plan and anticipate, manage time well, think critically and comport themselves in a professional and ethical manner.
  • High level of integrity and appreciation for student confidentiality  
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • ​Ability to think strategically, communicate effectively, plan, prioritize and multi-task
  • ​Ability to effectively present information in a variety of modalities (online, webinars, face to face, group presentations, etc.)
  • High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, mail-merge functions) 

Effective Date: April 2024

Position Title: Marketing and PR Officer

Type: Full-time

Department: Department of Admissions and Marketing

How to Apply: Submit a resume to uzcareers@webster.edu

  

Summary

This position is responsible for the daily operations of Webster University in Tashkent’s Department of Admissions and Marketing (Department), vendor relations, budget and overall marketing and communication plans. Requires close working relationships with WUT’s senior and mid-level leadership, vendors, media and community members.

Primary Duties Performed

  • Works directly with the Director of Admissions and Marketing (Director) of Webster University in Tashkent. 
  • Develop and execution of the marketing strategy for the campus.
  • Increasing brand awareness.
  • Creation and overseeing branding, advertising and promotional campaigns.
  • Establish positioning, identify target audiences and develop marketing plans with specific objectives across different channels and segments.
  • Analyze customer insights, consumer trends, market analysis and marketing best practices to build successful strategies.
  • Create/collect and build reports about the completion of the tasks of the Department and report back to Director on a weekly, monthly and yearly basis. 
  • Create, maintain and conduct analytics reporting across multiple platforms and extract key insights for future campaign development and go-to-market strategies, complete with formal proposals and recommendations on tactics.
  • Active assisting and participation in building recruitment strategy and attending recruitment events in regions.
  • Assists and advises members of the University community regarding public relations issues and assists administrative officers in planning and formulating policies, strategies and responses relative to institutional issues and crisis management.
  • Provides public relations information to the University community and its constituencies, plans and directs the development and communication of information designed to keep the public informed of the University's programs, accomplishments or points of view.
  • Supervises the production, delivery, distribution and payment of University publications such as University catalogs, printed program brochures, news and other media reports.
  • Writes, edits and reviews public relations materials including news releases, articles, speeches and online information services; develops marketing and public relations materials for designated University client departments.
  • Designs, writes scripts and oversees production of audio/video and/or printed promotional and public affairs materials; may supervise production budgets.
  • Plans, develops and/or coordinates the production of University publications.
  • Assists in the coordination and guidance of the work of other marketing staff, as appropriate.
  • Participates as appropriate in the planning, development and/or implementation of web-based and other emerging communication technologies, methods, resources, concepts and standards, within overall goals and parameters set by senior management.
  • Coordinates and facilitates on-site publicity activities and related services, which may include photographic services.
  • Assists with major University events, such as commencement.
  • Provide back-up social media support.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Director.

Skills and Knowledge

  • Strong O365 Skills, including Excel
  • Strong understanding of communication platforms, such as Constant Contact, Hootsuite and social media
  • Ability to motivate, influence and inform students
  • Belief in the University values of students-first, learning, diversity and inclusion, and global citizenship

Position Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree, master’s preferred
  • Exceptional command of the English Language (IELTS 7+)
  • Fluency in the Uzbek language (written and communications skills)
  • International education experience
  • Demonstrated student leadership experience
  • Progressively responsible experience in marketing, media, or public relations field

 

Effective Date: May, 2024

Position Title: Undergraduate Admissions Officer

Department: Admissions Office, Tashkent Campus

How to Apply: Submit a resume to uzcareers@webster.edu  

Reports to: Director of Admissions and Marketing

 

General Statement of Duties: 

To provide a responsive and efficient admissions service to prospective students, ensuring that all applicants receive comprehensive, impartial and client-centered initial information and advice. The post-holder will be member of a team of admissions professionals with responsibility for the recruitment and admissions of students to the Webster University in Tashkent.  S/he will be working closely with academic staff across the University and will serve as liaison with high schools and applicants. S/he will also be expected to participate in recruitment activities such as Open Days and Higher Education conventions in a professional and flexible manner. This varied role requires the exercise of independent judgment and initiative, strong administrative and excellent interpersonal skills.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Report directly to the Director of Admissions and Marketing
  • Promote Webster University programs and present a positive image of Webster University and its activities both within the university environment and outside it;
  • Serve as the main point of contact for admissions-related questions from prospective students, their parents, teachers and advisers;
  • Provide the highest quality customer service to the community in both a team and independent setting;
  • Process incoming applications for all degree programs, checking qualifications, the validity of decisions and authenticity of results;
  • Enter decisions and generate offers using the CRM system and other databases with the aim of 100% accuracy;
  • Monitor the responses of applicants to decisions;
  • Build and manage potential student database;
  • Answer phone calls and emails, offering a high level of customer service to ensure a pleasant experience for applicants;
  • Schedule and organize meetings/events and maintain agendas;
  • Manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines;
  • Assist in outreach efforts on behalf of multiple Webster teams;
  • Slate application reviews
  • Review and process all transfer students
  • Data Manager – Keeps all the important data (enrollment numbers, office of admissions-related documents, reports)
  • Assisting in recruitment.
  • Assist in other duties as assigned
     

Functional/Technical Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field.
  • English language skills (English, Uzbek and Russian languages are required).
  • Excellent human interaction skills that include working with a diverse and geographically dispersed student base.
  • Ability to effectively present information in a variety of modalities (online, webinars, face to face, group presentations, etc.).

 

Effective Date: November 2023

Position Title: Executive Assistant to Directors

How to Apply: Submit a resume to uzcareers@webster.edu

 

General Statement of Duties:  

Reporting jointly to the Rector, Director of Admissions and Marketing, Director of Operations and Finance and is responsible for performing administrative assistance duties of the highest level of responsibility, confidentiality and sensitivity for the Directors and manages the clerical operations of the respective Offices. Work assignments require the incumbent to use a high degree of independence, discretion and tact, and to exercise sound judgment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provides administrative and technical assistance on a wide range of special projects as assigned by the directors and Rector.
  • Makes high-level contacts of a sensitive nature regarding routine & non-routine issues internally and externally requiring a high degree of discretion and diplomacy and time sensitivity.
  • Makes referrals to appropriate WUT office staff or provides requested information.
  • Develops and manages a database of contacts, initiatives and assignments.
  • Records minutes or notes of meetings as required.
  • Reviews, proofreads, edits and translates documents as required. 
  • Attends required meetings and translates during the meetings between attendees. 
  • Maintains the directors' and Rector’s calendar; schedules appointments, meetings and other commitments; assists the directors in managing their time effectively.
  • Acts as a liaison between the Directors and the senior staff of the campus on matters related to scheduling of meetings, events and other commitments, status of information requests and other designated administrative support projects.
  • Develops and implements procedures for preparing, receiving and processing official documents and correspondence in accordance with policies and administrative deadlines.
  • Screens telephone calls and visitors to the Rector's Office for urgency and nature of business; refers calls not requiring the Rector's attention to appropriate staff/office or personally responds to inquiries, as well as alerts the Rector accordingly.
  • Makes domestic and foreign travel arrangements, prepares itineraries and compiles travel vouchers, and maintains relevant travel records 
  • Reviews incoming correspondence for nature of business and urgency;
  • Highlights items of special interest to the directors’ Office; directs items to appropriate staff or personally responds to routine matters.
  • Drafts and/or edits correspondence such as letters, personal acknowledgments,
  • Reports and other materials based on verbal instructions or own initiative using word processing, spreadsheet.
  • Represents, communicates and engages with Webster University (STL) as assigned.
  • Assists and supports the directors relative to other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Functional/Technical Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field.
  • English language skills (English, Uzbek and Russian languages are required).
  • Excellent human interaction skills that include working with a diverse and geographically dispersed student base.
  • bility to effectively present information in a variety of modalities (online, webinars, face to face, group presentations, etc.).

Position Title: Wellness Counselor

Type: Full-time

Number of Positions: 1

How to Apply: Submit a resume to uzcareers@webster.edu and include the job title in the subject line.

Job Description

Wellness Counselor is to provide professional psychological counseling to student, staff and faculty of WUT on demand. Duties of the Wellness Counselor include:

  • Provide counseling related to students issues.
  • Work with culturally diverse populations (especially racial, sexual orientation, international).
  • Be a resource for staff and faculty that may need psychological or emotional therapy.
  • Design and delivery of psycho-educational, in-services and skills-building workshops as needed.
  • Respond to emergency situations and works in conjunction with other University staff in dealing with student crises. Required to carry a cell phone and be on call 24 hours a day in case of emergencies. May require some evening and weekend hours.
  • Serve as the advocate for survivors of sexual offenses. This includes providing support, information and counseling to survivors and acting as liaison to other campus departments and community agencies.
  • Provide training for peer support personnel and faculty/staff members.
  • Act as a consultant to administrators regarding student mental health issues and problems.
  • Maintain confidential files and progress notes.
  • Assist the Student Affairs Coordinator with the coordination of new student orientation and related retention-oriented activities.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Knowledge

  • Strong O365 skills, including Excel.
  • Strong understanding of student development theory.
  • Ability to motivate, influence and develop student leaders.
  • Above average event management skills, including project management, event execution, setting and maintaining budgets and reports.
  • Above average empathy skills.
  • Creativity and Innovation.
  • Belief in the university values of students-first, learning, diversity & inclusion and global citizenship.

Position Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree/Master’s degree.
  • Strong command of the English Language (IELTS 6.5+).
  • International education experience.
  • Demonstrated student leadership experience.
  • Previous experience serving on a student board or governance body.

Position Title: Instructor of Film and Video Production

Type: Full-time

How to Apply: Submit your CV and fill out an application

Required Qualifications and Skills

  1. Must be able to teach offline (on campus) at Webster Tashkent. Special arrangements may be made for international faculty moving to Uzbekistan for this assignment. Details on request.
  2. Master’s degree or a bachelor’s degree plus five years of experience in the video production business is also required. Proven professional experience in video production is a must.
  3. English at a professional fluency is required.
  4. Must be capable of working autonomously in the areas of videography (camera or multi-camera with sync sound) using stabilizers (Ronin or other), 3-point lighting and must be able to direct others in a larger crew is needed.
  5. Must be proficient in DIT (digital image transfer), editing projects in Adobe Premiere and AfterEffects.
  6. Integrate all video and audio components in the new video studio on campus; podcast and radio facilities.
  7. Be able to produce and direct a multi-camera shoot with several camera-persons, audio engineer and video-switching engineer.
  8. Familiarity and production experience with the following equipment and systems:
    1. Sony cameras; 6500, 6600, A7Siii, FS5, FX6 (or the majority of these).
    2. Zoom Recorder H4N.
    3. Ronin, (DJI) Stabilizers, ability to learn Osmo, Manfroto and Moza.
    4. Adobe Suite, primarily Premiere, AfterEffects, Photoshop, Lightroom.
    5. Video Studio Configuration and Integration: Control Room Setup; Black Magic Multi-Camera Switcher; Wireless Headset operation (x6); Wireless Multi-camera Transmission; Audio Mixing and Microphone equipment; Basic Lighting setup.
    6. Familiarity with Windows workstations (primarily), but also Mac workstations and cross-platform translation.
    7. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word; Excel; Outlook.

Courses to be Taught

  1. FTVP 1100 Produce and Direct
  2. FTVP 1200 Camera and Light
  3. FTVP 1300 Edit and Color
  4. FTVP 1400 Graphics and Effects
  5. EPMD 1000 Introduction to Media Production
  6. PHOTO 1010 Digital Basic Photography

Other courses may also be offered depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Webster University in Tashkent is currently accepting applications for adjunct faculty in the following fields:

  • accounting
  • business
  • business law
  • computer programming
  • computer science
  • data analytics
  • economics
  • entrepreneurship
  • finance
  • information technology
  • international relations
  • journalism
  • management
  • marketing
  • media studies
  • psychology
  • public relations
  • sociology
  • statistics
  • sustainability studies

Do not see a position for you, but still believe you would make a great Webster staff or faculty member? Submit your CV or resume so we know you're out there!

 

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