Program: 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 at the rank of Assistant Professor, starting in July 2027. 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. The successful candidate will teach foundational engineering courses while contributing to the development and delivery of aerospace-specific courses, including aerodynamics, propulsion, aerospace structures, and aerospace systems and control. The position also offers an opportunity to play an active role in expanding aerospace engineering education and research at AUA, including curriculum development, student mentoring, and industry collaboration. 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.  

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.  

Position Overview: 

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) at the American University of Armenia (AUA) seeks to hire a highly qualified educator to teach in the Bachelor of Arts in English and Communications (BAEC) program for the Spring 2027 semester. The successful candidate will teach the following undergraduate course from the BAEC Catalogue: 

EC 234: Advertising

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.

Position Overview: 

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) at the American University of Armenia (AUA) seeks to hire a highly qualified educator to teach in the Bachelor of Arts in English and Communications (BAEC) program for the Spring 2027 semester. The successful candidate will teach one or more of the following undergraduate courses from the BAEC Catalogue: 

EC 237: Introduction to Filmmaking

EC 241: Scriptwriting

EC 262: Film and Video Editing

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.

Position Overview: 

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) at the American University of Armenia (AUA) seeks to hire a highly qualified educator to teach in the Bachelor of Arts in English and Communications (BAEC) program for the Spring 2027 semester. The successful candidate will teach one or more of the following undergraduate courses from the BAEC Catalogue: 

EC 240: Creative Writing-Fiction

EC 241: Scriptwriting

EC 249: Creative Writing-Poetry

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. 

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 Social Studies Education, 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 a graduate certificate in Teaching Social Studies, designed for K-12 teachers, subject coordinators, curriculum developers, and other education professionals. The Social Studies specialization emphasizes effective teaching, assessment, curriculum development, critical thinking, inquiry, and active learning.

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.

Program: MA in Multiplatform Journalism

Job Type: Open Rank 

Position Overview: The MA program in Multiplatform Journalism (https://chss.aua.am/mamj/) at the American University of Armenia (AUA) invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Journalism & Media Studies, starting in July 2027. 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.

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 MAMJ Program at AUA is a 14-month graduate program funded by a U.S. State Department grant that enters its third year in June 2027. The mission of the program is to train the next generation of Armenian journalists to reach the highest professional journalistic standards and to create fact-based and engaging news content for the public.

Program: BA in English and Communications

Job Type: Full-time, Assistant/ Associate Professor 

Position Overview: The American University of Armenia (AUA) invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Rhetoric, Composition, and Writing Studies, starting in July 2027. This position is open at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.  Faculty members at AUA are typically expected to teach three courses per semester, engage in program development and university service, and pursue an active research agenda.

The English and Communications program at AUA introduces its students to the wide range of literacies needed to analyze complex problems and produce innovative creative work in the mid-21st century. Our alumni often go on to top graduate programs at institutions such as Harvard University, Columbia University, Sciences Po, the Sorbonne, and University College London.

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. 

Program: BS in Nursing

Position Overview: The American University of Armenia (AUA) invites applications for a full-time position (Assistant or Associate Professor or Lecturer) in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at the Turpanjian College of Health Sciences (TCHS). The program seeks a dynamic nurse educator committed to advancing evidence-based practice, student-centered teaching, and the development of Armenia’s nursing workforce.  Appointment at the rank of Lecturer, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate nursing education through classroom, clinical, and skills-lab instruction, curriculum development, and active engagement in program growth.  Physical presence in Yerevan, Armenia during the entire academic year is required. The anticipated start date is January 1, 2027 or shortly thereafter. 

Established in 1995, the mission of the TCHS is to improve population health and health services in Armenia and beyond through interdisciplinary education, transformative research, and development of health professionals to be leaders in public health, nursing, health services research and evaluation, as well as health care delivery and management. The TCHS is actively engaged in an increasingly extensive portfolio of projects in Armenia and the region.  The TCHS collaborates with world renowned Schools of Nursing and Public Health. The BSN program at TCHS was established in 2022 as the first accredited BSN program in Armenia. It is a bridging program intended for nurses who hold a nursing diploma at the college level and seek a higher education degree in nursing.

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.

Institution: American University of Armenia (AUA)

College: Open (Business and Economics; Science and Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences; Health Sciences)

Job Type: Endowed, Associate Professor or Professor

Position Overview

The American University of Armenia (AUA) invites applications for the William Frazer Endowed Named Professorship, a full-time faculty position open to distinguished scholars in science and engineering, broadly construed. The position may be housed in any of AUA’s four Colleges and is open to candidates whose work spans disciplinary boundaries, including scholars whose research bridges scientific, technical, and policy domains.

AUA is engaged in an ambitious process of strategic development aimed at strengthening its academic programs, research profile, and societal impact in Armenia, the region, and beyond. In support of these goals, AUA seeks a highly accomplished scholar with a strong record of research leadership, scholarly publication, and external funding, and with demonstrated capacity to contribute to institutional development through research and collaboration through AUA’s research centers. 

The appointment will be made at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor for a renewable three- or five-year term.

About the American University of Armenia

Founded in 1991, the American University of Armenia is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and research, and to fostering creativity, integrity, and service to society. AUA’s mission is to contribute to the advancement of resilience in Armenia, the region, and the world through academic excellence, innovation, inquiry, and diversity.

AUA is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and benefits from a formal affiliation with the University of California system. The University’s four Colleges—Business and Economics; Science and Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences; and Health Sciences—are home to a range of research centers that support research, education, and outreach, and that foster collaboration locally, regionally, and internationally.

The William Frazer Endowed Named Professorship was established in honor of Professor William Frazer, a physicist who served as Chairman of the Board of AUA, Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs for the University of California system, Acting Provost of UC San Diego’s Third College, and research scientist at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey.