Adjunct Faculty Position - Ongoing

Description

The School of International Service at American University invites applications for adjunct appointments on a continuous basis. We may not have an immediate need or opening for someone with your background and experience; however, we accept applications in all disciplines on a rolling basis. Your information and materials will stay on file and be active, and you will be contacted if we have an opening that is a match for you. You may also apply for specific open positions through the HR portal.

A PhD or significant professional experience in a relevant discipline is preferred.

As a School that includes a diversity of scholarly disciplines and approaches, we seek the best candidates without respect to a particular discipline. We seek scholar-teachers and professionals whose work is theoretically grounded, empirically tested, and policy relevant. Candidates should demonstrate excellence in their field and a commitment to university service. Candidates should share the School’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. 

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and as adjunct positions become available.  Please submit applications via Interfolio.  Include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, recent teaching evaluations, and a copy of a recent published paper or working paper.  Applicants should also submit the names and emails of three references who will automatically be contacted and asked for a confidential letter of recommendation. Your information and materials will stay on file and be active, and you will be contacted if we have an opening that is a match for you. Queries about the search should be sent to sisfacultysearch@american.edu.  Queries about the online application system should be sent to help@interfolio.com. 

American University is a private institution within easy reach of the many centers of government, business, research, and the arts located within the nation’s capital.  For more information about American University, visit www.american.edu.

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.

Housed in a beautiful LEED-Gold certified building which reflects our commitment to sustainability and ecological stewardship, SIS is a diverse and inclusive community of 3,000 students, 120+ full-time faculty and more than 20,000 alumni worldwide. Our offerings feature a comprehensive liberal arts program for undergraduates, professional education in international affairs for Master’s students, and a multidisciplinary program for Doctoral students.  Learn more about SIS at www.american.edu/sis. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

American University is a tobacco and smoke free campus. Hiring offers for this position are contingent on the successful completion of a background check. 

American University is required to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). In accordance with the Clery Act, each year American University prepares an Annual Security Report. This report contains campus crime statistics as well as descriptions of Public Safety's services. It is available to all applicants upon request by calling the Department of Public Safety at 202-885-2537 or the Annual Security Report is also available online.