Posted by Silvina Guidoni | August 31, 2025 | Employment Opportunities

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Joint Appointment in the Departments of Physics and Computer Science College of Arts and Sciences American University (Washington, DC)

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.

For more details, please check the application webpage: https://american.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/AU/job/Main-Campus-Washington-DC/Assistant-Associate-Full-Professor-of-Physics-or-Computer-Science_R3074