Information About Foreign Faculty at JAIU

Jalal-Abad International University (JAIU) welcomes highly qualified academics from around the world, including foreign faculty in its Medical, IT, and Business Management departments. According to the university’s official website, JAIU lists several foreign professors and lecturers among its academic teaching staff. These foreign professors bring international experience, professional expertise, and research credentials that enhance the quality of education.

The university supports its teaching staff—including foreign faculty—through continuous professional development: recent JAIU news reports that faculty members (including international professors) are participating in pedagogical training to improve modern teaching methods.

JAIU’s governance structure, including its Faculty Academic Council, ensures that all faculty (local and foreign) are involved in academic decision-making and maintain high teaching and research standards.

General Rules for Employment of Faculty Members at a Medical University in Kyrgyzstan (Including Foreign Faculty)

Below is a summary of typical rules and requirements for employing academic (especially medical) faculty in Kyrgyzstan, adapted for JAIU from national regulations, university policies, and good-practice norms.

Legal Work Authorization

• To hire foreign faculty, the university (as the employer) must comply with Kyrgyz labor law, including obtaining a work permit / employment permit for the foreign national.
• The university’s human resources / legal office (for example, JAIU’s Legal & HR Department) handles these permit processes. The head of this department is publicly listed in JAIU’s organizational chart.

Qualification Requirements

• According to JAIU’s staff regulations (its internal “Academic Staff” policy), academic staff filling roles such as senior lecturer / associate professor typically must have at least 5 years of pedagogical or research experience plus a relevant academic / scientific degree.
• For more senior roles (e.g., department head, professor), higher academic rank and a stronger research profile may be required. JAIU’s internal regulations define these qualification thresholds.

Employment Contract

• The employment of academic staff is formalized via a contract, in accordance with the Labor Code of the Kyrgyz Republic and the “Regulations on Filling Teaching Staff Positions” for universities.
• Contracts should clearly define the term of employment, duties (teaching, research, service), remuneration, and conditions of renewal or termination.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

• Hiring must comply with Kyrgyz labor law which prohibits discrimination on grounds such as nationality.
• Candidates are selected based on qualifications, experience, and fit for the academic role, not nationality.

Academic Duties & Integration

• Foreign faculty are expected to fully participate in teaching, research, and university governance (e.g., Faculty Council).
• They may also contribute to curriculum development, particularly for English-medium or international medical programs.
• Continuous professional development is encouraged; JAIU already organizes regular pedagogical trainings for its faculty.

Performance Evaluation

• Performance reviews should be conducted periodically, assessing teaching quality, research output, and service to the university.
• These evaluations inform contract renewal, potential promotions, and alignment with university standards.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary for academic roles at Kyrgyz universities may vary. For example, typical faculty salary bands are set locally, and foreign faculty compensation is negotiated according to experience and national standards.
• Benefits may include housing assistance, health insurance, and support in relocating / visa processes (depending on the university’s policy).

Compliance with Accreditation & Standards

• The university must maintain compliance with national accreditation standards for medical education, which includes ensuring a qualified faculty body.

Faculty credentials (degrees, publications) must align with Kyrgyz accreditation bodies’ requirements.