Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Physics or Computer Science

The Department of Physics and the Department of Computer Science in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invite applications for a full-time, tenure-track position (open rank) beginning August 1, 2026. We encourage candidates in physics, computer science, or data science with a vibrant research profile that engages with artificial intelligence to apply. The ideal candidate would serve as a connection between the Physics and Computer Science departments and contribute to both with a mutually-agreed time and effort. Applicants should have a PhD or an anticipated PhD completion by August 2026 in physics, computer science, data science or a related field. Depending on qualifications, the appointee to this position may be recommended for tenure at the time of hiring. 

Candidates should be effective teachers and must be strongly committed to excellence in scholarly research and student mentorship. We envision a faculty member who can teach and mentor undergraduate students and who can secure external funding to support their research agenda. In addition to scholarship and teaching, responsibilities will include participation in department, school and university activities and service. This position is part of a university-wide initiative to enhance our capacities in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science.

American University is a private institution with an increasingly diverse student population in a dynamic metropolitan area. Our campus is within easy reach of the many science centers located in and around the nation’s capital, including NASA, NOAA, NIST, DOE, NSF, NIH, DOD, and many other federally funded labs and research centers. Our departments pride ourselves on our student-centered approach to mentorship and teaching for all students interested in physics and computer science. The Physics Department offers undergraduate degrees in Physics, and the Computer Science Department offers both undergraduate and MS degrees. Tenure-track faculty teach a maximum of two courses per semester. Click link to apply and view full job description.

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