Assistant Professor in Computer Science/Data Science

The American University of Paris invites applications for a full-time position in the Department of Computer Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Science at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning 1 August 2025.

Qualifications:

Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related discipline by the time of appointment (1 August 2025) and show a proven capacity for engaged teaching and research, as well as proven experience in software development (any context and language). Strong interdisciplinary interest in the social sciences or an applied discipline is an asset. Teaching experience or familiarity with liberal arts education is desirable. The candidate must be able to speak and write in fluent English. The ability to speak French is recommended but not required.

Candidates should show expertise in their area of Computer Science or Data Science, including academic publications, active contribution to codebases in publicly accessible repositories, and proof of excellence in teaching.

Dossiers showing teaching, research, or industrial experience related to one or more of the following fields: data science, software development, artificial intelligence (including machine/deep learning), high-performance computing, cybersecurity, and theoretical computer science, are of particular interest, but strong dossiers centered on neighboring areas of Computer Science, Data Science, and AI are also welcome.

The University is an equal opportunity employer for whom diversity is an essential source of vitality and strength and we strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

The Institution:

Founded in 1962, The American University of Paris (AUP) is a small, undergraduate and masters degree-granting institution with a Liberal Arts core, dedicated to the advancement of the Arts & Sciences in an international and multicultural environment. AUP brings together the values of the American higher education system with its location in Paris and Europe. Located at the crossroads of American and European institutions of higher education and research, AUP facilitates its faculty’s development of an international and stimulating professional network. The Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools accredits AUP in the United States of America. AUP has cooperative agreements with USA and European-based universities.

The department hosts a major in Computer Science as well as interdisciplinary majors in Quantitative Environmental Science, Mathematics and Computer Science, and Environmental Studies along with five minors. The master's program in Human Rights and Data Science is housed in the department which also has a small but growing curriculum in Data Science.  The department contributes to AUP’s innovative Global Liberal Arts Core Curriculum by providing AUP students with skills for quantitative, experimental, and abstract reasoning; comprehension, analysis, and integration of knowledge; digital literacy and critical thinking; and skills to formulate and efficiently solve problems.  

Applications: Please submit your application by clicking the ‘Apply’ button

Applications should be received by October the 31^st 2024 for full consideration

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