AU Washington College of Law Adjunct Faculty (Open Continuous)

American University•Washington, DC

22h

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. 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 on-line 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.

Requirements

J.D. or other terminal degree, required.
Hiring offers for this position are contingent on the successful completion of a background check.
Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.