"C. Judson King Visiting Chair Professorship"

Job Details

Department: Provost's Office

Contract type: Full-time

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

The American University of Armenia (AUA) invites applications for the C. Judson King Visiting Chair Professorship for the 2026-2027 academic year. We welcome applications from distinguished scholars and academics with expertise in all programmatic areas offered by the University (listed below), with a particular emphasis on candidates specializing in Science and Engineering, Political Science, International Business, Finance, Economics, International Law, Human Rights, Health Sciences, Philosophy, Public Administration, and related disciplines.

The ideal candidate will be a highly accomplished academic with a significant record of teaching, research, and service to the university community. For those applying from institutions of higher education, we seek individuals holding the rank of Associate Professor or higher, with a minimum of ten years of university service. The appointment will be for a minimum duration of one semester, during which the Visiting Chair Professor will be expected to engage in teaching, student mentoring, research capacity-building, and collaborative research initiatives with local faculty members.

It is anticipated that the visit will foster long-term academic collaborations with local faculty, extending beyond the duration of the appointment, and contribute to the ongoing development of the university’s programs and research.

Application Process:

Inquiries, nominations, and applications should be submitted electronically via the following link. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications by November 15, 2025. The position will remain open until filled. Shortlisted applicants will be notified by the Search Committee by e-mail.

Application Requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae with a list of academic publications
• Letter of interest detailing qualifications for the position
• Statement of planned activities
• Names and contact information of three referees that have firsthand knowledge of the applicant's accomplishments

Compensation:

Compensation will depend on the length of stay, teaching load, and other planned activities. AUA offers competitive benefit packages, including health insurance and for international faculty a housing allowance.

The University:

The American University of Armenia is a privately endowed, independent American institution of higher education affiliated with the University of California. Located in Yerevan, the capital of the Republic of Armenia, it has an enrollment of approximately 2,400 students, including 420 graduate students. The American University of Armenia is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, 1080 Marina Village Parkway Suite 500, Alameda, CA 94501, 510.748.9001, www.wscuc.org.

AUA’s academics are organized into four colleges with graduate programs in Business Administration, Economics, Management, Industrial Engineering and Systems Management, Computer and Information Science, Laws, Human Rights and Social Justice, International Relations and Diplomacy, Public Affairs, Public Health, and Teaching English as a Foreign Language; and undergraduate programs in Business, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering Sciences, English & Communications, Nursing, Politics & Governance, and Environmental & Sustainability Sciences.

AUA Mission:

The American University of Armenia aims to have an impact on students and the community as a center of academic excellence, innovation, inquiry, and diversity that contributes to the further development and advancement of Armenia, the region, and the world through teaching and scholarship, fostering creativity, integrity, and community service.

AUA is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to an active non-discrimination program within the institution.