Program: MA in Education
Job Type: Full-time, Open Rank
Position Overview: The American University of Armenia (AUA) invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Educational Leadership, Management, and Policy, at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, in the newly developing MA in Education program. The position is expected to begin in Fall 2027.
The MA in Education is designed to strengthen teacher quality and educational leadership in Armenia while contributing to international educational research and discourse. The program prepares educators, school leaders, policymakers, researchers, and other education professionals to address contemporary challenges through research-informed practice, innovation, and evidence-based educational leadership.
Faculty members in the MA in Education program are expected to teach three courses per semester, engage in an active research agenda, contribute to program development and university service, and participate in partnerships with schools, government agencies, NGOs, and other organizations involved in education in Armenia.
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.
The MA in Education is a 45-credit, 1.5-year graduate program designed to respond to the evolving educational needs of Armenia. The program combines a strong theoretical and research foundation with applied learning, practicum experiences, action research, and opportunities for professional specialization. The program prepares graduates for careers in K-12 teaching, instructional and curricular leadership, educational administration, education policy, research, and education-related roles in public, private, nonprofit, and corporate sectors.
The program includes an emphasis on educational leadership, management, policy, as well as a Certificate in Educational Leadership, Management, and Policy.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Candidates must hold a PhD or EdD in Educational Leadership, Education Policy, Educational Administration, or a closely related field by the time of appointment. Candidates should demonstrate a strong record of teaching, research, and professional or academic service, with the level of experience and scholarly achievement commensurate with the rank sought.
Candidates should have professional experience in K-12 education, either through teaching, school leadership/administration, education policy, government or nonprofit education roles, or other professional engagement with K-12 educational systems. Experience working directly with schools, teachers, school leaders, or education policymakers is highly desirable.
Preference will be given to candidates with strong quantitative or mixed-methods expertise, experience teaching and advising graduate students, and working with non-native English speakers in international or multicultural contexts.
Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to applied, research-informed education and to engaging with the Armenian educational context. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who demonstrate a strong commitment to AUA’s BAC (Belonging, Access, Community) principles, as well as to equity, inclusion, and social justice in their research, teaching, and service.
Compensation: Compensation is commensurate with university-wide pay scale, qualifications and experience.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a 2-3 page cover letter addressing their teaching strategies and philosophy, relevant professional experience, as well as current and future research directions. Applications should also include a Curriculum Vitae and the names and contact information of three referees. All materials should be submitted via AUA career platfrom here.
Priority will be given to applications received by January 8, 2027. Application review will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Shortlisted applicants will be notified via email. For inquiries regarding the search, please contact Dr. Hagop Yacoubian, CHSS Dean, at hyacoubian@aua.am.