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 

Job Type: Full-time, Assistant Professor

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 (Autonomous and Intelligent Systems) 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.

We welcome applicants working across the broad domain of autonomous and intelligent aerospace systems, and we encourage candidates from a wide range of subfields. These may include—but are not limited to—advanced control systems; UAV and UAS design; autonomous navigation, and mapping; flight dynamics; AI-driven perception and decision-making; machine learning for aerospace applications; sensor fusion and state estimation; computer vision for robotics and aerospace; real-time simulation and hardware-in-loop environments; mechatronics; and emerging or interdisciplinary areas that enhance the program’s research and teaching profile. Candidates whose work bridges multiple domains or expands the field in innovative directions are particularly encouraged to apply.

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, engineering dynamics, control systems, systems engineering, and mechatronic design
• Contribute to curricular and programmatic developments
• Engage actively in research that contributes to the field of Aerospace Engineering (Autonomous and Intelligent Systems) and publish findings in high impact journals
• Develop new courses such as advanced control systems, engineering computing and simulation, UAV systems design, artificial intelligence in aerospace applications, sensor fusion and estimation theory, computer vision for robotics and aerospace, and related fields.
• 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 aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer 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 aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer engineering, or related field
• Documented experience in research and teaching in several of the following areas: advanced control systems, engineering computing and simulation, UAV systems design, artificial intelligence in aerospace applications, sensor fusion and estimation theory, computer vision for robotics and aerospace, or related fields
• Documented ability to do research in other areas such as autonomous navigation, mapping, and guidance, AI-based decision-making in aerospace operations, Learning-based control (reinforcement learning, adaptive systems), sensor fusion for navigation and environment perception, real-time simulation and hardware-in-the-loop systems
• Documented experience in teaching in English
• Documented experience in student supervision, including thesis supervision
• Documented experience in collaboration with industry and/or other organizations in research and education
• Documented experience in applying for research funding or 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 January 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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