Job Openings at AUP
To submit an application for any of the posts listed under “Administrative Positions” below, please send an email to recruitment.hr@aup.edu with the subject line in the following convention “First and Last name: Position Title” OR “First and Last name: Candidature Libre” for spontaneous applications. Please attach your CV or resume to the email, without this your application will not be able to be considered. You may also choose to include a cover letter in the body of the email or as an attachment; while not required, this element is strongly encouraged.
To apply for one of the listed “Faculty Positions”, please follow the guidelines provided in the job description by using the apply.interfolio link provided to submit supporting documents.
Please note that except where explicitly stated otherwise, or for faculty and US-based positions, proof of French employment authorization or EU/EEA/Swiss nationality are required in order for applications to be considered.
For all questions regarding employment opportunities at The American University of Paris, please contact the office of Human Resources at recruitment.hr@aup.edu, and indicate “Question” in the subject line.
Administrative positions
CATEGORY: Technician (T3)
DEPARTEMENT: Academic Affairs – Student Accounting Services (SAS)
SUPERVISOR: Senior Manager of Student Accounting Services or any other supervisor designated by the president.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Student Accounting Assistant will provide information, support, and regular communication to students regarding tuition, fees, payments, and billing. The position will be responsible for responding to telephone inquiries, assisting with student walk-ins, managing the SAS shared mailbox, serving as a backup for SAS team members, and coordinating with other departments on matters related to student billing, collection, and refunds. The Student Accounting Specialist will also be responsible for updating th e Student Information System when needed.
Position to be filled from September 2025.
DUTIES:
• Provide daily support to students and FRPs (Financial Responsibility Parties) on matters related to payments and refunds
• Record and process daily incoming payments in the system, then issue confirmation notifications to the students
• Ensure an efficient response to phone inquiries and in-person visits
• Handle the SAS shared mailbox and improve KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
• Serve as a backup for SAS team members
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of student refunds in accordance with established policies
• Coordinate with other stakeholders on matters related to student billing, collection, and security deposit refunds
• Handle adjustments as needed
• Implement a systematic follow-up process to resolve outstanding payment issues.
• Update the Student Information System and student records as appropriate
• Ensure tax forms are prepared accurately and in compliance with regulations
• Assist in certifying students who benefit from the Department of Veterans Affairs
• Responsible for overseeing both academic and financial processes, which entails managing tasks such as registration, withdrawals, leave of absence, Internships, and student academic concerns
• Assist in reviewing SAS policies and updating the BPRs (Business Process Records) when necessary
• Run regular reports from the Student Information System and adjust as necessary• Work with departments including the Registrar’s Office, Admissions, Financial Aid, Outreach,
• Health, Housing, Internship Office, and Library to update records
• Review and correct cost type, update holds, coop billing, and User Defined notes
• Handle bank transfers, checks, credit card, cash deposits, and other transactions into the system
• Assist in system testing, and writing test cases
• Make sure that the student records are up to date on all systems and process reconciliation when necessary
• Prepare reports, dashboards as required
• Be adaptable and willing to take on additional responsibilities as needed by the manager
INVOICING:
• Send merge emails with billing statements to all students
• Send proforma invoices to incoming students
• Provide manual invoices as requested
• Ensure tuition and fees are correctly charged
• Review all student loans to ensure the amounts are correct; liaise with Financial Aid; respond to student queries about grants and loans; liaise with parents about how loan refunds are distributed
• Reconcile accounts as needed
• Ensure loans and Financial Aid match course registrations
• Send merge emails to Loans students
Other appropriate duties may also be assigned as requested by the Supervisor and according to the needs of the department.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Native or near-native English speaker with a good command of French
• Excellent organizational skills
• Service-oriented, excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with the American educational system is desirable
• Cultural sensitivity, experience studying/working in highly diverse environments
• Ability to work well under stress
• Ability to deal effectively with people and within a team
• Outlook, Excel, and basic computer skills
APPLICATIONS:
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to recruitment.hr@aup.edu and title the email in the following convention: “First and Last name – Student Accounting Assistant”
Any candidate who applies must have the legal right to work in France.
CLASSIFICATION: Technician (T3)
CONTRACT: CDI, September start
DEPARTEMENT: ACE, Academic Affairs
SUPERVISOR: Director of Career Development or any other supervisor designated by the president.
POSITION OVERVIEW
This role will likely vary as the ACE Center evolves. All members of the Center for Academic, Career, and Experiential Advising support the Center’s primary mission of helping students clarify both their academic and career pathways.
DUTIES
Working alongside the other team members, the ACE Center Administrative Assistant will support the team in the following ways:
Student contact
• Work at a welcome desk location requiring on-campus presence.
• Serve as first point of contact for students at the Center and assist them in using ACE resources and online tools.
• Answer student queries and implement smooth handoff to an advisor or other member of the AUP staff based on students’ needs.
• Support the management of shared email inboxes.
Office/administrative tasks
• Serve as point person for the ACE Center online Career System (this will include working closely with external provider i.e. Symplicity).
• Provide administrative support on tasks related to the online Career System including data entry, managing reports, approval of profiles, troubleshooting with students, etc.
• Support administrative tasks related to internship registration
• Plan and schedule workshops for the ACE Team, help produce necessary support materials for the sessions. May be called upon to co-facilitate sessions at the manager’s discretion.
• Process event attendance, compiling office statistics and planning and implementing unit assessment activities.
• Support administrative tasks related to keeping the office running smoothly, such as managing supplies and processing documents.
Outreach and Communications
• Create, update, and post ACE Center webforms, flyers, and other online and print resources.
• Support continuous maintenance of web page content that is not evergreen (for example, office hours & contact information).
• Post internship and job offers on online system and help promote them to students.
• Liaise with other academic and administrative units as appropriate: Student Accounting Services, Student Immigration Services, AUP Health Office, Student Development, Alumni Relations, Communications, Registrar’s Office, Graduate Programs Office, academic department chairs and program directors, etc.
OTHER
The post holder may additionally be involved in transversal projects the University wishes to explore. Other appropriate duties may also be assigned as requested by the Supervisor and according to the needs of the ACE Office.QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Intermediate written French.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to work quickly and efficiently, both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong technology skills (Microsoft Office, Internet searches, managing databases, experience with Symplicity is a plus).
• Patient, friendly, and efficient manner with students; cross-cultural sensitivity; commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to work under pressure and to understand and follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to work on campus 5 days per week during academic periods (one remote workday per week may be possible with manager’s agreement during student breaks and the summer period).
• High level of professionalism, proactive, motivated to learn, and flexible in response to shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Knowledge and understanding of the American system of higher education is a plus.
APPLICATIONS
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to recruitment.hr@aup.edu and title the email in the following convention: “First and Last name – ACE Administrative Assistant”.
Any candidate who applies must have the appropriate work authorization for employment in France.
CATEGORY: Technician T2
DEPARTMENT: Information Technology Services (ITS)
CONTRACT: CDI, September start
SUPERVISOR: IT Support Services Manager or any other supervisor designated by the President
JOB DESCRIPTION: The IT Support Technician position assists staff, faculty, and students with technical support of computers, applications, and related technology. Activities require interaction with application software and operating systems (such as Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office 365 environment, and Apple Macs) to diagnose and resolve problems. The position utilizes IT support Management tool to provide first-line helpdesk support to AUP users, assisting them in person, via phone, email, chat and remote connection. Problem resolution may involve the use of diagnostic and help request tracking tools, as well as require that the individual give in-person, hands-on help at the desktop level.
Duties and Responsibilities – Desktop support
• Assists staff with the installation, configuration, and ongoing usability of desktop computers, peripheral equipment and software within established standards and guidelines.
• Performs hands-on fixes at the desktop level, including installing and upgrading software, installing hardware, and configuring systems and applications.
• Responds to and resolves user requests for IT technical support in a timely manner using AUP Request Management Systems.
• Responds to and resolves user requests for support in a virtual environment.
• Takes ownership of user problems and proactively deals with user issues.
• Troubleshoots system failures and network issues involving Mac and Windows workstations, printers, WIFI, authentication, connectivity, VoIP telephone, and printers by providing solutions to restore functionality.
• Performs installation and routine maintenance of network cabling, patching network cables to the switches, and WIFI access points and testing network links and connectivity.
• Performs user management tasks such as user ID creation and maintenance, password reset, and directory search using the users’ management web page.
• Works with the IT support team and System Administration staff as appropriate to determine and resolve problems received from clients.
• Builds and deploys new desktops, laptops, and portable devices by use of deployment tools.
• Deploys software and applies system configuration and settings on user devices using device management tools.
• Update, and maintain the knowledge base, working collaboratively with system administrators to ensure accuracy.
• Tests and troubleshoots policies and configurations applied on laptops and workstations, provides feedback to your manager, and proposes enhancements.
• Follows standard procedures to apply, remove and amend access rights on IT resources.
• Maintains hardware inventory for computers and printers using AUP ITS management systems.
• Works with vendor support contacts to resolve technical problems with desktop computing equipment and software.
• Trains and orients staff on the use of hardware, standard desktop software, and office 365 collaboration tools.
Duties and Responsibilities – Other support
• Supports users in the use of computer equipment by providing necessary training and advice.
• Installs and maintains audio/visual hardware and software: deliver, installs, and maintains classroom technology as needed.
• Assists students and faculty in classrooms and other student areas around campus as needed.
• Performs duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor(s).
Other appropriate duties may also be assigned as requested by the Supervisor and according to the needs of the Department.
Skills Required
• 3-5 years experience providing technical support services.
• Experience with LAN/WAN networks.
• Strong computer skills including knowledge of computer hardware, software, local area network and peripheral equipment.
• Working knowledge of operating systems with emphasis on Windows and Mac OS environments as well as knowledge of Local Area Networks, PC hardware set-up and configuration, printer set-up and configuration, virus protection, Multimedia equipment, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Self-motivated, autonomous, hardworking, good analytical, diagnostic and problem-solving skills, and eager to learn and take on additional responsibilities.
Physical Demands
• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move heavy materials between campus buildings.
Other requirements
• IT Education : Bac +2 minimum : BTS/BUT/Licence or equivalent combination of education and experience, Microsoft and/or Apple certifications are plus.
• Must be fluent in both English and French and have valid working papers for the EU.
• Excellent customer service and teamwork skills are needed.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry hardware and supplies, between campus buildings, weighing up to 20 Kilos.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings, as necessary.
APPLICATIONS
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to recruitment.hr@aup.edu and title the email in the following convention: “First and Last name – IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN”.
Any candidate who applies must have the appropriate work authorization for employment in France.
Faculty Positions
American University of Paris invites applications for a permanent full-time position in the Department of Psychology, Health and Gender at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning 1 August 2026. Applicants should begeneralists in psychology who have developmental psychology expertise as well as demonstrate familiarity with qualitative and quantitative methods. The exact research orientation is open given a developmental approach is taken. A critical, socially relevant and culturally engaged research and teaching perspective would be desirable. Candidates should be able to offer and develop courses in developmental psychology across the lifespan.
Qualifications: A Ph.D. or PsyD in Psychology or Human Development by the time of appointment (1 August 2026) is required. Proven capacity for engaged teaching is essential. Desirable is experience within a liberal arts context and familiarity with liberal arts education. An interdisciplinary interest in the social sciences and facilities in several languages would be advantageous.
The University is an equal opportunity employer for whom diversity is an essential source of vitality and strength and we strongly encourage women and those from other underrepresented groups to apply.
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:
The Department of Psychology, Health and Gender primarily consists of a psychology undergraduate major and minor. Our psychology degree is taught as an interdisciplinary degree with a basis in psychological theory and methods and places particular emphasis on the sociocultural aspects of human lives. In our courses, students are challenged to understand the cultural and social bases of human action, thought, and feeling. In this way, they are able to take new insights into our intercultural world. We especially value qualitative research approaches.
The Department of Psychology, Health and Gender houses The George and Irina Schaeffer Center for the Study of Genocide, Human Rights and Conflict Prevention.
https://www.aup.edu/academics/departments/psychology-health-gender
Responsibilities:
• The teaching load is six courses per academic year.
• Teaching responsibilities will be focused on the department’s psychology curriculum, while also supporting the teaching of AUP’s core curriculum. Teaching might include courses such as an introduction to psychology, research methods in psychology, and writing in the social world. The ability to teach understanding human development is essential as well as the ability to create new developmental courses.
• Professional mentorship is an important component of our work with students.
• Commitment to scholarship, excellence in teaching, and 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).
• Willingness to contribute to the first-year program.
• 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.
Applications: Please submit your application to https://apply.interfolio.com/170022 including:
• cover letter
• curriculum vitae
• statement of pedagogical philosophy with evidence of teaching effectiveness
• statement of research interests
• a writing sample of a recent scholarship
• three confidential letters of reference
Deadline to apply: 31 October 2025
The American University of Paris invites applications for a full-time position in the Department of Art History and Fine Arts at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin August 1, 2026. The Department seeks a candidate who works on a period pre-1900 and specializes in a geographic region outside Europe such as Asia, Africa, the Middle East, colonial Latin America, or the Indigenous arts of the Americas or Oceania. The ability to teach in more than one geographic area is desirable. Art historians with a disciplinary interest in anthropology, architecture, and/or material culture are especially welcome to apply.
The successful candidate will demonstrate their commitment to a liberal arts education and to global approaches to the field of art history. The applicant’s research and teaching would complement current departmental expertise and contribute to the Department’s efforts in diversifying the curriculum and expanding the geographic scope of the program. We seek a scholar who would teach introductory undergraduate courses from a global perspective, as well as mid- to upper-level classes in their area(s) of expertise. The standard teaching load is 3/3. Candidates who plan to make use of the collections, museums, and architecture of Paris in their teaching while addressing issues of colonialism and cultural heritage are especially encouraged to apply.
The University is an equal opportunity employer for whom diversity is an essential source of vitality and strength and we strongly encourage women and those from other underrepresented groups to apply.
Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Art History in hand. Proven capacity for engaged teaching, research potential, and willingness to participate in curricular development and service to the department and the university. Familiarity with liberal arts education, learning objectives, skill development and assessment is highly desirable. Capacity to work in a multi-cultural environment is a strong plus. European Union citizenship or the legal right to work in France is helpful, but not necessary at the time of application.
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:
The Department of Art History and Fine Arts consists of an Art History major and a Fine Arts major. We also house minors in Art History, Fine Arts, and Visual Culture. The Art History program offers an in-depth, critical study of visual and material culture from the ancient to the modern period. Students learn how to interpret works of art, read major theoretical texts, and explore the relationships between visual culture and society. Through visual literacy, students likewise approach broader, interdisciplinary questions relating to race, class, power, gender, and sexuality. Our small class sizes allow students to engage in intellectual debate and discussion. Outside of the classroom, students benefit from unparalleled opportunities to study art history in Paris’s museums and monuments, as well as through study trips led by professors both within France and beyond.
https://www.aup.edu/academics/undergraduate/majors/art-history
Responsibilities:
• The standard teaching load is 3/3 courses per academic year
• Commitment to scholarship, excellence in teaching, and integrative learning
• Service to the department, including curricular development and innovation, advising students
• Willingness to provide service to the university and participation in faculty governance
• Working in a professional and collegial manner with the university community
• Maintaining compliance with policies and procedures in the Faculty Manual
• Willingness to contribute to the first-year program
Applications: Please submit your application to https://apply.interfolio.com/170021 including:
• cover letter
• curriculum vitae
• statement of pedagogical philosophy with evidence of teaching effectiveness
• statement of research interests
• 1 or 2 writing samples of recent scholarship
• 1 or 2 sample course syllabi
• three confidential letters of reference
Deadline to apply: November 1, 2025
We currently seek a dynamic scholar-teacher to help strengthen our anthropology offerings and participate in the long overdue redesign of our sociocultural anthropology minor while forging innovative connections across our expanding departmental programs in communication and civil society, fashion studies, film studies, food studies, global communications and journalism. Such interdisciplinary connections could take many forms, including the design of an interdisciplinary major with sociocultural anthropology at its core. We need a versatile colleague who can teach across our curriculum, clearly articulating anthropology's relevance from first-year students discovering the discipline to seniors engaged in advanced research projects to graduate students in our communications programs.
Our ideal candidate is a scholar whose research and teaching engage some of the urgent questions of our time through innovative ethnographic approaches grounded in sustained fieldwork and complemented by additional methodological skills (e.g. visual, film, digital, multimodal). While geographic specialization is open, we are particularly interested in candidates working in: applied or public anthropology, environmental studies and sustainability, power and global organizations; social movements and social justice; globalization, transnationalism and migration; body and embodiment, ethnographic film and critical practice.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong disciplinary training, a promising research agenda, commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching in a liberal arts context and an interest in meaningful participation in department and university service. Teaching will include some combination of existing courses (e.g. introduction, political anthropology, media and anthropology), the development of new core courses (e.g. a 2000-level methods course, a 3000-level ethnographic writing course), and new upper-level course(s) that align with her/his/their scholarly interests.
This position offers the opportunity to shape curriculum in a dynamic department while pursuing research with full academic freedom. You will live and work in Paris within a vibrant international academic community. AUP provides a supportive environment for research growth with faculty development funding and opportunities to engage with AUP’s interdisciplinary research centers.
Qualifications: PhD in Anthropology or closely related discipline by time of appointment (August 1, 2026); engaged research agenda that demonstrates international reach and sustained ethnographic research experience; evidence of teaching excellence and/or mentorship; commitment to liberal arts education in an international environment. The ability to speak French is recommended but not required.
The University is an equal opportunity employer for whom diversity is an essential source of vitality and strength and we strongly encourage women and those from other underrepresented groups to apply.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 hascooperative agreements with USA and European-based universities.
The Department: Dedicated to the international and comparative study of communication, media and culture, the department houses five undergraduate majors (Communication and Civil Society, Fashion Studies, Film Studies, Global Communications, Journalism), six undergraduate minors (Comparative Political Communications, Fashion Studies, Film Studies, Food Studies, Global Communications, Journalism, Sociocultural Anthropology) and a dynamic MA program in Global Communications offering additional MA tracks in Fashion; Development Communications; and Digital Cultures and Industries. The department has 16 full-time faculty, 5 part-time faculty, 150 undergraduate majors and 90 graduate students.
https://www.aup.edu/academics/departments/communication-media-and-culture
Summary of Responsibilities:
• Teaching six courses per academic year with emphasis on excellence in the liberal arts tradition of small classroom settings that foster collaboration and discussion; experiential learning opportunities are encouraged
• Professional mentorship and advising of students
• Commitment to sustained research agenda and international scholarship
• Departmental service including curricular development, innovation, and collegial collaboration
• University service through committee work, assessment, and interdisciplinary initiatives
• Active participation in faculty governance and compliance with institutional policies
• Willingness to contribute to the first-year program. 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.
Applications: Please submit your application to https://apply.interfolio.com/169907 including:
• cover letter
• curriculum vitae
• statement of pedagogical philosophy with evidence of teaching effectiveness
• statement of research interests
• a writing sample of recent scholarship
• three confidential letters of reference
Deadline to apply: 20 October 2025
This early submission date allows time to obtain visas, if necessary, for short-listed candidate’s campus visits.
The American University of Paris invites applications for a full-time permanent position (CDI) in the Department of Psychology, Health and Gender at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning 1 August 2026. Candidates should have the expertise to teach core and advanced undergraduate courses in Biological, Cognitive, and Neuropsychological perspectives in psychology. As a full-time faculty member, the candidate is required to teach six courses per academic year and must demonstrate commitment to scholarship, high- quality teaching, and university service. An interdisciplinary interest in the social sciences or cultural processes would be advantageous.
Qualifications:
A Ph.D. or PsyD in Psychology or Human Development by the time of appointment (1 August 2026) is required. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record or potential for teaching excellence, service to the institution, and scholarly research. Applicants with experience in a liberal arts context and an interest in participating in AUP’s core curriculum are encouraged to apply. Likewise, we welcome an ability and interest to engage in transdisciplinary teaching that reflects our institutional values and liberal arts context. Applicants who have completed the coursework for a PhD but have not yet defended their doctoral dissertation with a strong teaching, service, or research agenda may be considered for the position. A facility in several languages would be considered an asset.
The University is an equal opportunity employer for whom diversity is an essential source of vitality and strength and we strongly encourage women and those from other underrepresented groups to apply.
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:
The Department of Psychology, Health and Gender consists primarily of a psychology undergraduate major Faculty and minor. Our psychology degree is taught as an interdisciplinary degree with a basis in psychological theory and methods and places particular emphasis on the sociocultural aspects of human experience. In our courses, students are challenged to understand the cultural and social bases of human action, thought, and feeling. In this way, they are able to take new insights into our intercultural world. The department values both qualitative and quantitative research methods in order to understand human psychology.
The Department of Psychology, Health and Gender houses The George and Irina Schaeffer Center for the Study of Genocide, Human Rights and Conflict Prevention.
https://www.aup.edu/academics/departments/psychology-health-gender
Responsibilities:
- The teaching load is six courses per academic year.
- Teaching responsibilities will primarily be focused on the department’s psychology curriculum, while also supporting the teaching of AUP’s core curriculum. The ability to teach courses such as introduction to psychology, research methods in psychology and writing in the social world is essential.
- Professional 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 contribute to the first-year program.
- 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.
Applications:
Please submit your application to https://apply.interfolio.com/170083 including:
• cover letter
• curriculum vitae
• statement of pedagogical philosophy with evidence of teaching effectiveness
• statement of research interests
• a writing sample of recent scholarship
• three confidential letters of reference
Deadline to apply: 3 November 2025
The American University of Paris invites applications for a full-time permanent position in the Department of Economics & Management at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning 1 August 2026.
Qualifications:
A PhD in Accounting or a related Management, or Business Administration field is required at the time of the appointment. The successful candidate will have a track record and/or demonstrated potential for teaching excellence, service to the institution, scholarly research, and publications in the field of accounting and/or management. The appointees will be responsible for teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses in financial and managerial accounting. Additionally, they will teach courses in management and other subjects related to accounting and finance. Applicants with experience in a liberal arts context and an interest in occasionally engaging in transdisciplinary teaching are strongly encouraged to apply. Additionally, applicants who have completed coursework toward a PhD but have not yet defended their doctoral dissertation, and who have a strong record in teaching, service, or research, may also be considered for the position.
The American University of Paris is an equal opportunity employer. We consider diversity as an essential source of vitality and strength for our scholarly community and its growth. Consequently, we invite and encourage individuals from underrepresented communities to apply.
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.
About the Economics s & & Management Department:
The E&M Department strives to offer an interdisciplinary and international learning environment that encourages students to examine a variety of perspectives and methods of critical thinking. With a focus on reflective and ethical approaches to present-day economics and management questions and challenges, students are preparing for further academic work and their future professional careers. Our diverse faculty has a wide range of academic and professional experience and is dedicated to preparing compelling and rewarding classroom experiences. The department hosts five majors, six minors, and an MSc in International Management. We also offer a joint MSc program in Strategic Brand Management with the Department of Communication, Media, and Culture as well as a five-year BA/MSc program.
Responsibilities:
The teaching load is six courses (at 37 classroom hours per course) per academic year
- Developing and maintaining an active research agenda
- Excellence in teaching, and interdisciplinary learning.
- Academic advising and professional mentorship of students.
- Service to the department - contributing to curricular development, innovation, and collaboration.
- Service to the university through participation in committee work, assessment, and 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.
- Ensure compliance with policies and procedures outlined in the Faculty Manual, demonstrating a commitment to ethical conduct.
- Willingness to contribute to the first-year program.
Application instructions:
Please submit your application to https://apply.interfolio.com/170147 including the following materials:
- cover letter
- curriculum vitae
- statement of pedagogical philosophy with evidence of teaching effectiveness
- statement of research interests
- 2 samples of recent written scholarship
- three confidential letters of reference
Application deadline:
Please submit applications by November 10th, 2025
The American University of Paris invites applications for a full-time position in the Department of Economics and Management at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning 1 August 2026
The Position:
Candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate level economics courses that may include principles of macroeconomics, intermediate macroeconomics, international monetary economics, econometrics, and money, banking, and financial markets. Experience with or an interest in teaching or research in the areas of sustainable development, political economy, environmental economics, and institutional economics will be reviewed favorably in the context of our undergraduate and graduate programs. As a full-time faculty member, the candidate is required to teach six courses per academic year with twenty students per class on average and must demonstrate commitment to scholarship and high-quality teaching. The candidate must engage in curricular development and innovation, department and university service, student advising, and assessment. The candidate is expected to participate fully in faculty governance including attending faculty, department, and committee meetings in accordance with the policies and procedures stipulated in the University Faculty Manual.
Qualifications:
A PhD in Economics is required at the time of the appointment. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record or potential for teaching excellence, service to the institution, scholarly research, and publication in the fields of macroeconomics, monetary economics, international finance, international political economy, sustainable development, environmental economics or a related area. Applicants with experience in a liberal arts context and an interest in occasionally engaging in transdisciplinary teaching are strongly encouraged to apply. Additionally, applicants who have completed coursework toward a PhD but have not yet defended their doctoral dissertation, and who have a strong record in teaching, service, or research, may also be considered for the position.
The University is an equal opportunity employer for whom diversity is an essential source of vitality and strength and we strongly encourage women and those from other underrepresented groups to apply.
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:
The Department of Economics and Management fosters an interdisciplinary and international environment that encourages students to explore global issues from multiple disciplinary perspectives. This approach aims to equip students with a thoughtful and ethical understanding of contemporary economic and management challenges, preparing them for future academic pursuits and professional careers. Our diverse faculty brings a wealth of academic and professional expertise, creating engaging and enriching classroom experiences. The department offers six undergraduate majors, six minors, and a Master’s program in International Management. Additionally, we provide a joint Master’s program in Strategic Brand Management in collaboration with the Department of Communication, Media, and Culture, as well as a combined five-year BA/MSc program.
https://www.aup.edu/academics/departments/economics-and-management
Responsibilities:
- The teaching load is six courses per academic year.
- Teaching responsibilities will primarily be focused on the department’s curriculum, while also supporting the teaching of AUP’s core curriculum.
- Developing and maintaining an active research agenda
- Professional mentorship is an important component of our work with students.
- Commitment to scholarship, excellence in teaching, and 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).
- Willingness to contribute to the first-year program.
- 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.
Applications: Please submit your application to https://apply.interfolio.com/170082 including:
• cover letter
• curriculum vitae
• statement of pedagogical philosophy with evidence of teaching effectiveness
• statement of research interests
• three writing samples of recent scholarship
• three confidential letters of reference
Deadline to apply: 15 November 2025
JOB TITLE AND CLASSIFICATION
Post-doctoral researcher (CDD)
DUE DATE FOR APPLICATIONS
Applications due, September 1, 2025
DEPARTMENT
Center for Critical Democracy Studies, American University of Paris
SUPERVISOR
Stephen Sawyer, Director of the Center for Critical Democracy Studies
DATES OF POSITION
September 15, 2025 to June 15, 2025 (9 months)
Fields: Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Comparative Law, History, Political Philosophy, Political Science
The Center for Critical Democracy Studies at the American University of Paris is offering a position of a postdoctoral research fellow to (1) work on “COntinuous COnstruction of resilient social Contracts (CO3)”, supported by the European Commission’s Horizon-Europe program led by Stephen Sawyer and Roman Zinigrad that studies more open, inclusive, and democratic models of social contracts in Europe, and (2) kick-start a new “Law, State, and Democracy” initiative in the fields of administrative and constitutional law.
RESPONSIBILITIES
CO3 Project
- Develop, in dialogue with the PI the research, guidelines and deliverables.
- Complete necessary country reports and data on social contracts.
- Maintain correspondence with the other teams completing country reports from all PIs for other countries.
- Regular reminders of deadlines for drafts
- Responding to any questions regarding the work package deliverables
- Reviewing and returning drafts of country reports for work package deliverables
- Writing and editing final country reports
- Providing regular updates concerning progress
Law, State, and Democracy Initiative
- Help coordinate and organize a new initiative, “Law, State, and Democracy”, on the role of the administrative state in sustaining democratic resilience and protection of individual rigths.
- Organize an interdisciplinary “Law, State and Democracy” Symposium in December 2025.
Other Duties
- Keep the CCDS website up to date with regards to CO3/”Law, State, and Democracy” and liaise with the AUP Communications team with regular updates on progress and events related to OppAttune and the Center for Critical Democracy Studies.
- Organize at least 2 events (talks, symposia, visits) per semester related to democracy at the Center for Critical Democracy Studies.
QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD or terminating degree in Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Comparative Law, Philosophy, Political Science, History or related field.
- Able to write in English, comfortable working in multiple languages including French
- Experience working in teams, completing projects with multiple participants, and meeting important deadlines.
- Ability to multi-task, manage workflow and deliver according to deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and team skills and the ability to collaborate with colleagues and to work closely and effectively with a variety of constituencies including but not limited to alumni, administrators, faculty, and students.
- Familiarity with the American and French educational systems is a plus.
DUE DATE FOR APPLICATIONS
Applications due, September 1, 2025, submitted to CCDS@aup.edu.
Applications should include:
- Letter of motivation explaining the candidate’s experience, motivation for working on this project and a discussion of how the candidate hopes to contribute to the CCDS through CO3 and “Law, State and Democracy”.
- CV
- Sample of an article/paper presented or published in English.
For more information about the Center for Critical Democracy Studies, its community, research projects, events, and other initiatives, please visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn, X, and Bluesky. Contact: CCDS@aup.edu.
The American University of Paris invites applications for a full-time open rank faculty position in the Department of Art History and Fine Arts beginning 1 August 2026
The Position:
The candidate should be able to teach traditional and contemporary art techniques related to 2D media, including Drawing and Painting classes at all levels (beginning, intermediate and advanced), special topics classes, and capstone courses like the Junior and Senior Seminars. The ability to teach Printmaking and a class on Materials & Techniques is also beneficial. Ability/skills in applied arts would be a plus. The candidate will have good knowledge of and the ability to teach the history of their discipline and demonstrate a deep knowledge of materials and techniques. Experience and qualifications in conservation-restoration sciences are desirable. Administrative experience (such as Program Coordinator or Department Chair) and interest in curricular development is desirable. Interest in supervising the university’s gallery and/or the student gallery space is also a plus.
Qualifications:
M.F.A. (or international equivalent) at hand. An additional Master's degree in Conservation/Restoration would be a plus. University teaching experience is required. Proven capacity in creative projects, research, and engaged and interactive teaching. Familiarity with liberal arts education, learning objectives, skill development, and assessment is highly desirable. Capacity to work in a multi- cultural environment is a strong plus. The candidate must be able to speak and write in English. French fluency is desired but not required. European Union citizenship or legal right to work in France is not required at the time of application.
The University is an equal opportunity employer for whom diversity is an essential source of vitality and strength, and we strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
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. https://www.aup.edu/about
The Department:
The Department of Art History and Fine Arts consists of a major in Art History and a major in Fine Arts. We also welcome minors in art history, fine arts and visual culture. The Fine Arts section is particularly involved in the university's Liberal Arts program by offering students from other disciplines anopening to its specific creative and reflective methodologies. Exchanges with other disciplines are encouraged, as well as the opening of Fine Arts to the Applied Arts. Students who choose this Major develop a solid base in art history, learn and practice a wide variety of media, and deepen their knowledge of materials and techniques. Students are invited to acquire and explore creative methodologies and to develop their skills in critical thinking, such that they become autonomous and informed creative producers. This aspect of the program is facilitated by the small size of the classes and by exchanges and debates within the university and with visiting artists. Regular visits to exhibitions, museums and workshops in Paris and throughout Europe expand classroom offerings.
https://www.aup.edu/academics/undergraduate/majors/fine-arts
Responsibilities:
- The teaching load is six courses per academic year.
- Teaching responsibilities will primarily be focused on the department’s curriculum, while also supporting the teaching of AUP’s core curriculum.
- Professional mentorship is an important component of our work with students.
- Commitment to creative production and scholarship, excellence in teaching, and integrative learning.
- Service to the department (contributing to curricular development and innovation, collegial behavior, advising students).
- Willingness to contribute to the first-year program.
- 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.
Applications: Please submit your application to https://apply.interfolio.com/171072 including:
• cover letter
• curriculum vitae
• statement of pedagogical philosophy with evidence of teaching effectiveness
• statement of creative interests (and research interests where applicable)
• Evidence of recent creative work, combined into one .pdf document (and, where applicable, in a separate .pdf document, examples of scholarly publication)
• three confidential letters of reference
Deadline for applications: 1 November 2025
The American University of Paris invites applications for a full-time position in the Department of Art History and Fine Arts at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning 1 August 2026
The Position:
The candidate should be experienced with traditional and contemporary art techniques related to volume and design, and/or architecture methodologies. The candidate should be able to teach sculpture classes at all levels (beginning, intermediate and advanced), special topics classes, and capstone courses like the Junior and Senior Seminars. The candidate will have good knowledge of and the ability to teach the history of their discipline and demonstrate a deep knowledge of the materials, techniques and processes of their specialty (sculptures, objects or buildings). The candidate will have a good mastery of computer tools and digital 3D technology, and knowledge of past and current research methodology applied to their domain. Administrative experience (such as Program
Coordinator or Department Chair) and interest in curricular development is desirable. An interest in supervising the university gallery and/or the student gallery space is also a plus.
Qualifications:
M.F.A., Master’s degree in Design or M. Arch (or the international equivalent) in hand. University teaching experience is required. Proven capacity in creative projects, research, and engaged interactive teaching. Familiarity with liberal arts education, learning objectives, skill development, and assessment is highly desirable. The candidate must be able to speak and write in English. French fluency is desired but not required. The capacity to work in a multi-cultural environment is a strong plus. European Union citizenship or legal right to work in France is not necessary at the time of application.
The University is an equal opportunity employer for whom diversity is an essential source of vitality and strength and we strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
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. https://www.aup.edu/about
The Department:
The Department of Art History and Fine Arts consists of a major in Art History and a major in Fine Arts. We also welcome minors in art history, fine arts and visual culture. The Fine Arts section is particularlyinvolved in the university's Liberal Arts program by offering students from other disciplines an opening to its specific creative and reflective methodologies. Exchanges with other disciplines are encouraged, as well as the opening of Fine Arts to the Applied Arts. Students who choose this Major develop a solid base in art history, learn and practice a wide variety of media, and deepen their knowledge of materials and techniques. Students are invited to acquire and explore creative methodologies and to develop their skills in critical thinking, such that they become autonomous and informed creative producers. This aspect of the program is facilitated by the small size of the classes and by exchanges and debates within the university and with visiting artists. Regular visits to exhibitions, museums and workshops in Paris and throughout Europe expand classroom offerings.
https://www.aup.edu/academics/undergraduate/majors/fine-arts
Responsibilities:
- The teaching load is six courses per academic year.
- Teaching responsibilities will primarily be focused on the department’s curriculum, while also supporting the teaching of AUP’s core curriculum.
- Professional 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 contribute to the first-year program.
- 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.
Applications:
Please submit your application to https://apply.interfolio.com/171073 including:
• cover letter
• curriculum vitae
• statement of pedagogical philosophy with evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Evidence of creative and professional production (combined into a single .pdf file), and, where applicable, evidence of recent scholarship (combined into a separate single .pdf file)
• three confidential letters of reference
Deadline to apply: 1 November 2025
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.
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:
Cherishing the ideals of the liberal arts, the Department of Computer Science, Mathematics and Environmental Science aims for a contextualized and active learning approach. Emphasizing interdisciplinary education and research, the department maintains close ties with other departments within the University as well as with research centers, universities, and industry in Europe and all over the world. The full-time faculty in the department have expertise in a diverse collection of disciplines including artificial intelligence, automated reasoning, human-computer interaction, number theory, group theory, statistics, operations research, astronomy, ecology, evolutionary biology and climate modelling.The department hosts a major in Computer Science as well as interdisciplinary majors in Data Science and the Environment, 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.
Responsibilities:
- The teaching load is equivalent to 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 classes
- Core undergraduate CS classes such as: Human Computer Interaction, Database Applications, Algorithms and Data Structures, Software engineering
- Introductory mathematics classes such as Math for Life and Applied Statistics
- Other Data Science / Computer Science classes at the undergraduate or graduate level, depending on scheduling requirements
- They may also be asked to develop and teach higher level Data Science/Computer Science classes in an area of their interest
- Professional 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
- Willingness to contribute to the first-year program
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.
Applications:
Please submit your application to https://apply.interfolio.com/170146 including:
• cover letter
• curriculum vitae
• 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).
Applications should be received by November 15, 2025, for full consideration.