Department: College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS)

Contract type: Full-time

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

Program: Master of Public Affairs and/ or MA in International Relations and Diplomacy

Job Type: Open rank, Full-time

Position Overview: The American University of Armenia (AUA) College of Humanities and Social Sciences is seeking applicants for three (3) full-time open-rank positions for its Master of Public Affairs (MPA) program and its MA program in International Relations and Diplomacy (MAIRD). Candidates with a track record of teaching, research in Scopus-indexed outlets, and university service are invited to apply. Administrative experience such as program/department chair will be considered an asset. Hired faculty will teach, mentor students, and conduct research in collaboration with colleagues locally and globally. Teaching responsibilities may extend to several programs: MPA, MAIRD, Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Governance (BAPG), and the General Education program.

 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 core courses and electives in the MPA and/or the MAIRD programs.
• Teach courses in the BAPG program and in General Education.
• Supervise students’ theses.
• Engage actively in research that contributes to the fields of Public Affairs, Public Administration, Governance, Political Science, and/ or International Relations and Diplomacy.
• Actively seek extramural funding for research.
• Mentor students in their academic and professional development.
• Contribute to curricular and programmatic developments.
• Participate in program, college, and university service activities.

Qualifications:

• Earned Ph.D. in Public Affairs, Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science or a related field preferably from a US institution.
• Teaching experience, preferably in a US-accredited institution, will be considered an asset.
• Shared values of civicness and emphasis on local governance, bottom-up participation, and network collaboration.
• Professional experience in human resource management in the governmental or NGO sectors will be considered an asset.
• Excellent command of the English language (both spoken and written).
• Demonstrated interest in scholarship and research with a record of scientific publications in Scopus-indexed outlets.
• Experience applying and securing extramural funding for research.
• Full-time commitment with residency in Armenia.
• Experience in advising, mentoring and teaching students in classroom and online environments.
• Academic program management (academic program development, governance, accreditation and assessment).

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

Application process: 

Applicants are instructed to submit their applications via our platform here. The position will remain open until filled. Shortlisted applicants will receive an email notification from the Search Committee. For inquiries regarding the search, please contact Dr. Jean-François Caron, interim program chair, at jean-francois.caron@aua.am.

Applicants must submit:

• A curriculum vitae with a list of academic publications.
• A letter of interest detailing their qualifications for the position, in which they are invited to include the list of courses from the MPA, MAIRD and BAPG they would be qualified to teach.
• A statement on current and future research interest.
• Evidence of excellence in research and teaching.
• Names and contact information of at least three referees that have first-hand knowledge of the applicant's accomplishments.

 Application Deadline: December 8, 2025.

Review Process: Applications will continue to be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2026.

 

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