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 2026 .

Qualifications :   Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in computer science, data science, or a related discipline by the time of appointment (1 August 2026) and show a proven capacity for engaged teaching and research, as well as proven experience related to the specialization areas listed below. Although we are looking for a technical profile, a strong interdisciplinary interest 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 provide proof of excellence in teaching. They should show expertise in their specific area and experience in Data Science and / or Software development, including academic publications and contributions to codebases in publicly accessible repositories.

Dossiers showing teaching, research, or industrial experience related to one or more of the following specialization areas are of particular interest :

• Advanced techniques for data storage / retrieval / processing / visualization on large scale.
• Cybersecurity
• Software engineering
• Machine / deep learning
• Technical aspects of human computer interaction (HRI, multi-modal, conversational agents, etc.).

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.

Responsibilities :

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.