LLC “East-West Teaching University” announces an open competition starting from October 24, 2022, for the following academic positions at the School of Medicine:

  1. a) One full-time position for Professor in the field of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery
    b) One full-time position for Associate Professor in the field of Traumatology/Orthopedics
    c) Two full-time positions for Associate Professor in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Competition Requirements:

  • The competition must adhere to the principles of transparency, equality, and fair competition.
  • Participation is open to individuals with relevant academic qualifications. Specifically:
    • For the position of Professor or Associate Professor, candidates must hold a PhD or equivalent academic degree.
    • For professional-track positions, an academic degree is not mandatory.

To participate in the competition, candidates must submit:

  1. a) A completed application form developed by the University (available at eastwest.edu.ge)
    b) A copy of an ID card
    c) Four 3×4 photos
    d) Documentation confirming higher education
    e) A copy of a scientific (PhD) or equivalent academic degree certificate
  • (For degrees obtained abroad, the candidate must submit a recognition certificate issued by the LEPL National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement)
    f) One scientific publication that best reflects the candidate’s research skills
  • (For professional-track positions, documents listed in points e and f are not required)
    g) A course syllabus for one course the candidate is prepared to teach
    h) A certificate of academic and teaching experience
  • (Minimum 6 years for Professor, 3 years for Associate Professor)
    i) For professional-track positions:
  • At least 5 years of practical experience in the field
  • Certificates of specialized training (seminars, conferences, workshops, etc.)
    j) Documents confirming experience in teaching in English
    k) State certificates for permitted clinical specialties (as required by the position)

 

Evaluation and Selection Process:

Applications will be reviewed by a competition commission established by the University Administration. The main evaluation criteria include:

  1. a) The candidate’s ability to teach in their field in accordance with modern scientific standards
    b) Teaching experience
    c) Quantity and quality of scientific publications (especially over the past 10 years)

Application Process:

Applications should be submitted to the Human Resources and Records Management Department of East-West Teaching University at the following address:
9 Vakhtang Gorgasali Street, Tbilisi, from November 24 to November 29, 2022.

  • Competition results will be announced on December 6, 2022, on the university’s website: eastwest.edu.ge
  • All documents must also be submitted in electronic format (on a DVD disc)
  • Submitted documents will not be returned to applicants

Competition Stages:

  1. Review of application documents by the commission
  2. Initial evaluation
  3. Interview with selected candidates and final decision-making