"Visiting Faculty Position in Environmental Sciences"

Job Details

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

Program: BS in Environmental and Sustainability Sciences

Job Type: Visiting Faculty, open rank

Position Overview

The Akian College of Science and Engineering’s BS in Environmental and Sustainability Sciences (https://cse.aua.am/ess/) invites applications for a visiting faculty position, starting in July 2026. The visiting faculty members at AUA are expected to teach one or two courses per semester, and pursue an active research agenda during the visit. We seek a visiting faculty who will contribute to our vibrant academic community through teaching, innovative research, and student mentoring. This position is ideal for scholars on sabbatical leave, Fulbright scholars, or others seeking a visiting appointment for one semester, a year, or longer.

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 in the bachelor’s program in BS in Environmental and Sustainability Sciences, such as AI and biodiversity, digital twinning of natural and urban environments.
• Contribute to curricular and programmatic developments
• Engage in research in the fields of AI and environmental and sustainability sciences
• Publish findings in high impact journals
• Mentor students in their academic and research pursuits, including capstone and thesis supervision and independent studies
• Participate in program, college, and university service activities
• Perform other duties assigned by the Dean

Qualifications:

Requirements for this position include:

• PhD degree in information systems, biodiversity, ecosystems or a related field.
• Hold a professorship at a U.S. or European university
• Documented experience in student supervision, including thesis/capstone projects
• Track record of successful grant applications and funding from Horizon Europe, or the US National Science Foundation (NSF)

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 February 15, 2026. Shortlisted applicants will be notified via email and scheduled for an in-person or a zoom interview. For inquiries regarding the search, please contact reza.malekian@aua.am, and alen@aua.am.