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 neighbouring 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.ResponsibilitiesThe teaching load is the equivalent of six courses per academic year.Teaching responsibilities will primarily be focused on the department’s curriculum. Depending on their expertise, successful candidates may be asked to teach:Introductory programming classesCore undergraduate CS classes such as: Human Computer Interaction, Database Applications, Algorithms and Data Structures, Software engineeringIntroductory mathematics classes such as Math for Life and Applied StatisticsOther Data Science / Computer Science classes at the undergraduate or graduate level, depending on scheduling requirementsThey may also be asked to develop and teach higher level Data Science classes or other classes in an area of their interestProfessional mentorship is an important component of our work with students.Commitment to scholarship, excellence in teaching, integrative learning.Service to the department (contributing to curricular development and innovation, collegial behavior, advising students).Willingness to provide service to the university (participation in committee work, assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration).Participating in faculty governance, including attending full faculty, department, and committee meetings.Working in a professional and collegial manner with the university community.Maintaining compliance with policies and procedures in the Faculty Manual.Faculty at AUP must have a commitment to liberal arts education in a highly international environment and pursue international research and scholarship. We seek engaged scholars and have high expectations of teaching and scholarly research.Application InstructionsPlease submit your application including:Statement of pedagogical philosophy with evidence of teaching effectiveness.Statement of research interests.A writing sample of recent scholarship.Three confidential letters of reference.Links to coding projects/repositories to which the candidate has contributed (if available).Application ProcessThis institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge. #J-18808-Ljbffr