At the University of Washington since 2006
Visiting professor of IAE Business School Aix-Marseille University–France since, 2007
Director of Professional Manager Consulting Firm since 1990
Associate professor of American University in Central Asia, 1998-2004
Dean of Economic and Management Department of Bishkek International School of Management and Business, Kyrgyzstan, 1996-1997
Assistant Professor of Kyrgyz State University, Kyrgyzstan, 1978-1988
Researcher, Kyrgyz National Academy of Sciences, Kyrgyzstan, 1971-1978
“Cognitive Approach to Business Training”
Nishanov, V., (2003). Training & Management, pp. 17.
“Strategic Management and Business Planning: Training Materials”
Nishanov, V., (2002).
“Business Education in Kyrgyzstan”
Nishanov, V., (2002). Training & Management, pp. 43.
“The State–Business Relations: Kyrgyzstan 2000”
Nishanov, V., (2001). ARD/Checchi (USAID).
“Political System of Kyrgyz Republic”
Nishanov, V., (1999). United Nations Development Programme.
“Cognitive Approach to the Design of Management Training Program: The Nature of University Education and Research”
Nishanov, V., (1999). Annual Conference Proceeding.
“Management of Education, School Management, Financial Management”
Nishanov, V., (1999). ADB-Fontys.
“The Phenomenon of Understanding: Cognitive Analysis”
Nishanov, V., (1990).
2nd Place in Humorous Speech Contests (Eastside Toastmasters), 2004
The Best Instructor of the year who made outstanding contribution in business education in Kyrgyzstan, USAID (USA program in Kyrgyzstan)/Pragma, 2001