Program: BS in Data Science
Job Type: Full-time, Assistant Professor
Position Overview: The Akian College of Science and Engineering (https://cse.aua.am/) invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence at the rank of Assistant Professor, starting in July 2027.
Faculty members are expected to teach three courses per semester and to maintain an active, externally visible research program. Beyond the classroom, the successful candidate will help develop and modernize the curriculum, contributing to new courses, hands-on labs, and project-based learning that reflects current industry and research practice in Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning (AI/ML). They will also take part in promoting the College's programs to prospective students, industry partners, and the broader public, and contribute to university service.
We are looking for a faculty who will help grow AUA's AI/ML research ecosystem: building and leading research projects, supervising student theses and capstones, pursuing competitive funding, and collaborating with local tech companies and international research groups. The role includes active participation in organizing conferences, workshops, seminars, and hackathons hosted by the College, as well as community-building initiatives that connect students, faculty, alumni, and Armenia's growing technology sector. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape a strong, collaborative AI/ML community and to translate research into real-world impact.
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:
Qualifications:
Candidates must hold a PhD in computer science, or a closely related discipline. Applicants at the assistant professor level should have some teaching experience and a record of peer-reviewed publications. We seek candidates capable of teaching and research within the area of ML, including deep learning, reinforcement learning, and computer vision. We also welcome applicants whose work spans other AI areas, such as generative AI, NLP, or related fields.
Requirements for this position include:
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:
All materials should be submitted via AUA career platform here. Priority will be given to applications received by December 15, 2026. Shortlisted applicants will be notified via email. For inquiries regarding the search, please contact the ACSE Dean, Reza Malekian, at reza.malekian@aua.am.