Full-Time Faculty Position in Data/AI or Computer Science


Department: Zaven and Sonia Akian College of Science and Engineering (CSE)
Contract type: Full-time
Job location: Yerevan
Application deadline: 01/08/2025

About AUA: The American University of Armenia (AUA) is a private, independent university in Yerevan, Armenia, accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and affiliated with the University of California System.  Founded in 1991, AUA is a leading institution dedicated to excellence in education and research. We foster a collaborative environment that emphasizes innovation, academic integrity, critical thinking, and community engagement. Our Akian College of Science and Engineering is at the forefront of research and education in the region in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Computer Science, preparing students to tackle real-world challenges.

Position Overview: The Akian College of Science and Engineering invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Data Science/AI or Computer Science. We seek a dedicated individual who will contribute to our vibrant academic community through teaching, mentoring, and innovative research. This position provides an opportunity to engage with students and collaborate with local and global scholars to advance knowledge in these critical fields.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

 

Teaching Overview: Foster an inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation and critical thinking.  Develop and deliver engaging curriculum for undergraduate and graduate courses in Data Science and Computer Science, including but not limited to:

Computer Science - Introduction to Computer Science, Principles of Programming Languages, Programming Techniques, Object-Oriented Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, Web Technology and Programming, Game Programming, Mobile Application Development, Computer Architecture, Computer Networks and Communication, Operating System Principles, Parallel and Distributed Systems, Digital Systems, Theory of Computation, and more.

 

Data Science - Databases, Data analytics, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Cheminformatics, Business Analytics, Bayesian Statistics, Cryptography, Causal Inference, Data Visualization, Generative AI, Training and tuning Large Language Models, Speech recognition, and more.

Requirements

Additional information

Interested candidates should send the following materials to academicjobs@aua.am: with a subject line "FT Faculty in CSE"

Join us at the American University of Armenia and be a part of a community that values excellence, collaboration, and innovation. We are excited to welcome passionate educators who are eager to inspire the next generation of leaders in Data Science and Computer Science.