AU Washington College of Law Adjunct Faculty (Open Continuous)

Job Description: We’re excited that you are interested in becoming a member of the Adjunct Faculty at American University. Adjunct faculty are a key component of the university community, enriching the curriculum with their professional experience and scholarly expertise. They play a vital role in every department and program in every school and college at the university, teaching on campus, in our online programs, and working with students one-on-one. American University Washington College of Law is an institution with a unique heritage. It was founded over 120 years ago by two pioneering women – Ellen Spencer Mussey and Emma Gillett – at a time when women were generally excluded from the legal profession. Today, more than 120 years later, the faculty and administration of the law school believe that lawyers have a crucial role to play in the development of society, business, government, and individual freedoms. The law school is as a center of educational scholarly excellence where students from all backgrounds meet to study law. J.D. or other terminal degree, required. Prior teaching experience, preferred. Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.

Benefits: AU offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn about American University’s unique benefit options. American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively “Protected Bases”) in its programs and activities.