Full-time Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice (Computing & Data Sciences)

About the role

The School of Computing and Data Sciences (SCDS) at the American University of Beirut is building its founding faculty. We invite applications for a full‑time, non‑tenure‑track Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice to bring professional expertise into our undergraduate and graduate programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and deliver practice‑based courses in computing, data science and artificial intelligence.
• Lead project‑based and experiential learning activities, mentoring students on real‑world problems.
• Foster partnerships with industry, government and other external organisations to bring relevant challenges and opportunities to the school.
• Contribute to the intellectual, pedagogical and institutional development of the new school.

Required profile

• PhD in computing, data science, or a closely related discipline.
• Significant professional experience in computing, data science, AI or related fields.
• Demonstrated leadership of teams, projects or initiatives.
• Evidence of teaching, mentoring or curriculum development is preferred.

Required skills

• Computing
• Data science
• Artificial intelligence

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape a new academic unit at a leading regional university.
• Engagement with a vibrant community of scholars and industry partners.
• Support for research and professional development.