Employment Opportunities

Russian Language and Literature Instructor

Position: Russian Language and Literature Instructor

Location: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Institution: American University of Central Asia

Deadline: Open-ended

Job Description:

The General Education Department invites applications for a full-time position in Russian Language and

Literature. The successful candidate should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching,

scholarly research, and service to the department and institution.

Responsibilities include:

- Teaching Russian Language and Literature to undergraduate students ranging from beginners to

advanced levels.

- Developing innovative and engaging curriculum materials to support language instruction and cultural

immersion.

- Conducting scholarly research in the field of Russian language and literature, leading to publications in

peer-reviewed journals and presentations at academic conferences.

- Contributing to the academic community through departmental and university service, including

participation in committees and engagement with relevant academic organizations.

Qualifications:

- Ph.D. in Russian Language and Literature.

- Proficient command of academic English.

- Demonstrated excellence in teaching Russian as a foreign language at the university level for more than

three years.

- Strong research agenda and potential for scholarly productivity in the field of Russian language and

literature.

- Ability to work effectively with varied student populations and a commitment to fostering belonging and fairness in the classroom.

- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit the following documents to gened@auca.kg and human_resouces@auca.kg :

1. Cover letter detailing a candidate’s teaching philosophy, research interests, and why one is a suitable

candidate for the position.

2. Curriculum vitae with three professional references.

AUCA is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to promoting variety and inclusivity within

our community. We encourage applications from candidates who contribute to the enrichment of our

university.

Contact Information:

For inquiries about the position or application process, please contact gened@auca.kg.

Link to this block: https://orient2020.auca.kg/en/employee_opportunities/#b1138

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 psyc@auca.kg and human_resources@auca.kg

Link to this block: https://orient2020.auca.kg/en/employee_opportunities/#b1184