Employment Opportunities

Full-time faculty at Psychology Department

Position: Full-time faculty of MA in Psychology

Location: American University of Central Asia

Type of work: full-time, 1-year contract

Start of work: August 1st, 2025

 

Key responsibilities:

• Teaching graduate and undergraduate courses related counseling, psychotherapy and/or research in psychology
• Oversee of internship processes of master students
• Service to the university and the department
• Participation in work with stakeholders of the program: partner organizations etc.

 

Eligibility criteria:

• PhD, Candidate of science, or related degree (candidates with a master-level degrees might be selected for interview in case of substantial practical or research experience)
• Good command of English
• Practical experience in psychology or counseling
• Teaching experience in psychology or related fields, preferably at graduate level

 

Interested candidates should send a resume and a cover letter to [email protected] and [email protected]

 

Full-Time Professor in History of Kyrgyzstan at AUCA

The General Education Department at the American University of Central Asia (AUCA) invites applications for a full-time faculty position in History of Kyrgyzstan. We are seeking an accomplished and dedicated educator with demonstrated teaching experience and academic expertise in the History of Kyrgyzstan.

 

Position Title: Full-Time Professor in History of Kyrgyzstan
Department: General Education
Location: American University of Central Asia, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Application Deadline: Open until filled

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate courses in the History of Kyrgyzstan
• Develop syllabi, lectures, and educational materials in line with AUCA’s liberal arts curriculum.
• Contribute to the design and enhancement of the General Education history curriculum.
• Coordinate preparation and implementation of State Examination materials in history.
• Participate actively in departmental meetings, university service, and collaborative initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in History of Kyrgyzstan.
• At least five years of successful teaching experience at the university level.
• Demonstrated commitment to student-centered teaching and academic excellence.
• Evidence of active scholarship or research potential in the field.
• Ability to contribute to the academic community through service and collaboration.
• Proficient command of academic English.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit the following materials to [email protected] and CC: [email protected]:

• A cover letter outlining teaching philosophy, research interests, and suitability for the position.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV), including the names and contact information of three professional references.
  
  

American University of Central Asia (AUCA), Department of TV, Cinema, and Media Arts

Coordinator of TV Studio

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and providing technical support for the the university’s video and photo equipment;
• Consulting and assisting students in working with equipment;
• Organizing and monitoring the issuance of equipment to students;
• Filming and editing official AUCA events;
• Keeping records of equipment and ensuring compliance with usage policies.

Candidate Requirements:

• Higher education (Bachelor’s degree or above) in film, media, or related fields;
• Practical skills in working with modern video and photo equipment;
• Knowledge and experience with video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, etc.);
• Proficiency in English sufficient for professional communication;
• Responsibility, attention to detail, and ability to work in a team.

We Offer:

• Work in an international academic environment;
• Stable employment and official contract;
• Opportunities for professional and career development;
• Modern infrastructure and favorable working conditions.

Application Procedure:
Interested candidates are invited to send their CV and cover letter to: [email protected], [email protected] and  [email protected]

Development Office Assistant

Position: Development Office Assistant

Location: American University of Central Asia

Application Deadline: Position open until filled

Type of Employment: Full-time

Salary: TBD

Development Office Assistant is a full-time position that includes working with all Development office’s units and staff: Development Director, Development Officer, the Alumni Relations and Career Development offices. This role is a hub for providing administrative services for all of the DO units communication with internal departments and external partners of the university, management of the social media of the office, office management, event planning and organization, support in various development/fundraising endeavors, etc.

The successful candidate should match the following criteria:

• bachelor degree required; major in public relations/communications/marketing is an asset;
• full professional proficiency in spoken and written English, Russian, and professional working proficiency in spoken and written Kyrgyz is an advantage;
• a high level of professionalism, flexibility, enthusiasm, project management, organizational skills and attention to detail;
• good interpersonal skills for interacting with university’s units, donors, members and volunteers;
• experience in civic engagement is an asset;
• excellent knowledge of MS Office software; knowledge of photoshop, illustrator is preferable; knowledge of data analysis is an asset;
• ability to work flexible hours.

DO Assistant functions include, but not limited to:

• maintaining office services by organizing office operations and procedures, answering phone calls, greeting visitors, controlling correspondence, planning and implementing equipment procurement, ordering office supplies;
• managing paperwork, designing/maintaining filing systems;
• coordinating appointments and meetings and managing staff calendars and schedules;
• assisting the Development Officer in managing the Calendar of Grant Opportunities
• assisting the Development Officer with the preparation of formal letters to the potential donors/partners
• coordinating domestic and international travel, including flight, hotel, restaurant and car rental reservations;
• assisting with development/fund-raising activities, such as: processing gifts, donor acknowledgments and varied financial reports for the Development Department;
• managing donor lists and preparing mailing materials (invitations, newsletters, acknowledgement letters, etc.); ensuring timely acknowledgment of contributions;
• coordinating donor/partners visits and other activities (participates in event planning and organization, coordinates logistics, financial reporting, etc.);
• assisting the Development office’s units with the organization of major events;
• social media activities and website updates, and preparing promotional materials.

Working conditions.

Physical requirements are those present in normal office environment conditions. Employee is required to sit at a desk and work at a computer for long periods of time. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs.

Please send your cover letter and resume (in English) to [email protected], and CC: [email protected]