At the American University of Yangon (formerly known as Connect Institute), we are passionate about giving Myanmar-students equitable access to higher education. Beyond providing students with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive under the rigorous educational standards of U.S. universities, we create a lively environment for students to develop their extracurricular interests and leadership skills. With opportunities for scholarship and financial aid, we seek to promote diversity in the classroom and encourage all Myanmar students to strive for success. Having been designed in collaboration with our U.S. university partners, our courses are of the highest academic standard.
Our mission is to provide an intellectual space for people to explore ideas and our team embodies this mission every day. Our culture encourages imagination and innovation, allowing our team members to explore new possibilities each day. Become part of our dynamic and diverse team by exploring our current needs below. We are always seeking new talent and fresh perspectives, so if you don’t see a relevant vacancy below, feel free to reach out to us, we would love to get to know you more!
Current Vacancy
If you are interested in any of these positions at American University of Yangon, please email to jobs@connect.edu.mm to inquire or to apply.
Faculty positions for Credit courses and Non-Credit Courses
We are looking for faculty members to teach in our credit courses and non-credit courses. The credit courses are designed by articulation agreements between American University of Yangon and its partner universities, thus required a faculty with native and extensive American and/or international background on right experience. The position is open not limited to international travelers but also to their spouses who are currently living in Myanmar, if their experiences are in a right fit. The Non-Credit courses are to support the students in their academic journey, and are open to native or non-native candidates with TOEFL, IELTS and Advanced English High Scores as well as previous ESL teaching experiences.
Compensation: hourly basis $30/hour for credit courses and $20/hour for non-credit courses, on campus. 30 hrs to 120 hrs, ~$3600 on project-base. From June 6 to August 26.
NEW: Compensation: hourly basis, 60,000 MMK/hour for credit courses and 40,000 MMK/hour for non-credit courses, on campus. 30 hrs to 120 hrs through January to May, 2023.
Delivery: On campus
Frequency: 2-3 hours a day, 4 days a week
We are looking for a communications officer with native or a previous US residential background. The position is open not limited to international travelers but also to their spouses who are currently living in Myanmar and are interested to bring intercultural values to the local community, and are good with people skills.
Compensation: depending on the experience and performance
Delivery: On campus
Frequency: 40 hours, 5 days a week
Associate Education Consultant/ Admissions Counselor
We are looking for an Associate Education Consultant/ Admissions Counselor to work together with the admission senior consultant. The nature of the job includes a well-rounded service personality with a previous experience of education consultation at an international organization. This position is open to the alumni of American University of Yangon or the candidates with the former consulting experiences mentioned above.
Compensation: depending on the experience and performance
Delivery: On campus
Frequency: 40 hours, 5 days a week
We are looking for an admin executive to work together with the admin manager. This position is open to the candidates with previous administration background.
Compensation: $150 per month
Delivery: On campus
Frequency: 40 hours, 5 days a week
Academic & Transfer Intern (Open to AU Alumni)
We have an open intern position for academic and transfer process. This position is open only to the former students/alumni of American University of Yangon.
Compensation: $150 per month
Delivery: On campus
Frequency: 40 hours, 5 days a week
We are looking for a part-time teaching assistant to assist and tutor the students in their lectures. This position is open only to the former students/alumni of American University of Yangon.
Compensation: $50 ~ $150 per month according to the classes offer each term
Delivery: On campus
Frequency: 40 hours, 5 days a week
We are looking for guest speakers with different intercultural and professional background. This invitation is open to the expats, local residents and creators with outstanding knowledge of their fields and are open-minded.
Compensation: $30/1.5 hour
Delivery: On campus
Frequency: One time event or on topics basis
Program Associate (Repat, Alumni, Local Candidates) (Status: Applications Closed.)
We are looking for a Program Associate to work together with the program team. This position is open to the former students/alumni of American University of Yangon as well as candidates with American education background.
Intern (Design, Printing and General) (Local Candidates) (Status: Accepting applications.)
We are looking for candidates who have learned, have background and work experience to assist the senior designer and general day to day administration and operations at the Idea University schools and organizations