Department: Zaven and Sonia Akian College of Science and Engineering (CSE)

Contract type: Full-time

Job location: Yerevan, the capital of the Republic of Armenia

Programs: BS in Engineering Sciences

Position Overview: The Akian College of Science and Engineering’s BS in Engineering Sciences (https://cse.aua.am/es/) invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Aerospace Engineering at the rank of Assistant Professor, starting in July 2026. Faculty members at AUA are expected to teach three courses per semester, pursue an active research agenda, and engage in program development and university service. We seek a dedicated individual who will contribute to our vibrant academic community through innovative research, teaching, and student mentoring.

About the American University of Armenia: Founded in 1991, the American University of Armenia is committed to providing excellent education at the graduate and undergraduate levels. AUA’s mission is to bring American education to Armenia, preparing Armenian citizens and those of the region to address the needs of sustainable development in an environment that values academic excellence, free inquiry, integrity, scholarship, innovation, leadership, and service to society. AUA is accredited by the US Department of Education, through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) regional accrediting body, and it benefits from a formal affiliation with the University of California system, which has significantly influenced its academic development and offers legal and investment support. 

Responsibilities:

• Teach courses, such as mechanics, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, engineering dynamics, control systems, systems engineering, and mechatronic design
• Contribute to curricular and programmatic developments
• Engage actively in research that contributes to the fields of aerospace engineering and   publish findings in high impact journals
• Develop new courses, such as introduction to aerospace engineering, aerodynamics, propulsion, aerospace structures, aerospace systems and control
• Mentor students in their academic and research pursuits, including capstone project supervision and independent studies
• Participate in program, college, and university service activities
• Perform other duties assigned by the Dean

Qualifications:

Candidates must hold a PhD in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or a closely related discipline. Applicants at the assistant professor level should have some teaching experience and a record of peer-reviewed publications.

Requirements for this position include:

• PhD degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or related field
• Documented experience in research and teaching within the areas of mechanics, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, engineering dynamics, control systems, systems engineering, and mechatronics
• Documented ability to do research in other areas, such as introduction to aerospace engineering, aerodynamics, propulsion, aerospace structures, aerospace systems and control or related fields
• Documented experience in teaching in English
• Documented experience in student supervision, including thesis supervision
• Documented experience in collaboration with companies and/or other organizations in research and education
• Documented experience in applying for research funding and involvement in Horizon Europe or the National Science Foundation (NSF) funded projects

Compensation:

Compensation is commensurate with the university-wide pay scale and will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

 

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Three-page cover letter addressing teaching strategies and philosophy, as well as current and future research directions
• Names and contact information of three referees

 

All materials should be submitted  here. Priority will be given to applications received by December 15, 2025. Shortlisted applicants will be notified via email. For inquiries regarding the search, please contact the CSE Dean, Reza Malekian, at reza.malekian@aua.am.

 

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