Career at ADA

ADA University

ADA University is a world-class government supported public university with its main campus in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. Baku is a vibrant and pleasant multicultural center boasting a unique blend of beautiful historical and creative modern architecture situated on the coast of the Caspian Sea. 

ADA University (www.ada.edu.az) is a rapidly growing, English-language state higher education institution located within a beautiful, modern campus in Baku, Azerbaijan. With more than 3600 current students and 150 faculty members representing 49 countries, ADA University fosters an exceptionally rich environment in international expertise and diverse perspectives.

School of Information Technologies and Engineering

The School of Information Technologies and Engineering (SITE) is rapidly growing with strong industrial and international cooperation. SITE is launching new engineering programs in collaboration with George Washington University and Politecnico di Torino.

The School of IT and Engineering (SITE) of ADA University has a number of open positions.  Openings are primarily at the Assistant Professor Rank, but all applicants will be considered.

The Position

SITE at ADA University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Physics position starting in Fall 2025. We are seeking dynamic and energetic scholars with a passion for teaching and research, who are eager to work collaboratively in an international academic environment. The ideal candidate will contribute to our commitment to excellence in education and research.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching lower division physics courses to undergraduate engineering majors, providing a high-quality educational experience;
• Developing and refining course materials and laboratory experiments tailored to the content of the lower-division physics courses in the curriculum;
• Conducting state-of-the-art research including in physics education and publishing results;
• Mentoring and advising undergraduate students to foster their academic and professional growth;
• Participating in the school and institutional service activities.

Required Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Physics, Physics Education, or a related field;
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong interest and training in physics education;
• Experience in teaching lower-division undergraduate physics courses, particularly to non-physics majors;
• Experience in designing and developing educational physics labs;
• Experience in effectively incorporating innovative web-based learning tools into physics teaching;
• Publication record in the field of physics using an interdisciplinary approach in the areas of the School’s scope (including education);
• Strong commitment to serving the university and society.

Employment at ADA

ADA University is an equal employment institution that offers a competitive remuneration package and attractive conditions of employment of high standard. For more information about ADA University, please visit www.ada.edu.az.

How to Apply

Candidates are requested to submit, as separate PDF documents:

1. a letter of interest specifying their particular suitability for the position, 
2. a teaching philosophy and research statements, 
3. a current resume, 
4. the names, email addresses of three references.

Send materials via e-mail to siterecruitment@ada.edu.az with copy (CC) to site@ada.edu.az with the subject line “SITE Job Application”. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Evaluations of applications will start immediately and will continue until all positions are filled. Appointments begin from Fall 2025. ADA University offers a competitive remuneration package and attractive conditions of employment of high standard. For more information about ADA University, please visit www.ada.edu.az.