Adjunct Faculty - SIS Department of Peace, Human Rights & Cultural Relations (Open Continuous)

American University•Washington, DC

About The Position

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. This is an open continuous vacancy announcement that will be used to fill adjunct vacancies as they occur. Until you hear from a representative of the SIS Department of Peace, Human Rights & Cultural Relations or the Office of HR Faculty, please continue to also apply directly to other positions posted on AU's website. We’re excited that you are applying to become a member of the Adjunct Faculty in the Department of Peace, Human Rights & Cultural Relations in the School of International Service 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 on-line programs, and working with students one-on-one. Through ethical engagement, the SIS Department of Peace, Human Rights & Cultural Relations (PHRCR) seeks to eliminate violence, ranging from war and genocide to interpersonal and structural violence. We work to achieve this essential goal through theoretical, policy-oriented, and ethical research and by educating our students in conflict resolution, human rights, international and intercultural communication, economic justice, and the role local, national, transnational, and international actors play. Established in 1957, American University’s School of International Service (SIS) is a top-ten school of international affairs located in Washington, D.C. SIS faculty produce transformational research and prepare our students for global careers in government, nonprofits, and business. SIS’s prime location provides opportunities for research, professional training, public service, and internships in the nation’s capital and around the world.