Applicant Pool for Tenured and Tenure-track Positions to Begin AY 25-26

American University
US - District of Columbia - Washington
October 13, 2024
Education

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.
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Department:

Washington College of Law

Time Type:

Full time

American University Washington College of Law (AUWCL) seeks applications for the 2025-2026 academic year for six entry-level or lateral tenure-line positions, with interest in torts, environmental law, criminal law, criminal justice clinic, data privacy, law and government, international law, and tax law.
We have particular interest in entry-level or lateral candidates who would teach in and administer the Janet R.
Spragens Federal Tax Clinic.
We are especially interested in candidates who will contribute to our vibrant and diverse community.

Candidates must hold a J.
D.
, Ph.
D.
, or equivalent degree by the date of their application.
We seek candidates who are, or who promise to be, innovative and productive scholars, exemplary teachers, and dynamic and engaged institutional citizens.

Applications, including a curriculum vitae and cover letter, should be submitted on Workday:
.
After submitting your application, you will be asked to submit contact information for confidential letters of recommendation.
Do not provide contact information for references; we may ask for references later in the process but we are not seeking letters of recommendation at any stage of the process.

If you have general questions regarding the application process, please contact Erica Devine, Faculty Affairs Manager, at .
@wcl.
american.
edu.
Please contact Professor Andrew Ferguson, Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee, .
@wcl.
american.
edu with any other questions.
Although there is no formal deadline, we will begin interviewing candidates as early as August 2024, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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.
Salary ranges are:
assistant professor, $150,000-$175,000; associate professor, $168,000-$180,000; professor, $177,000-$210,000 (disclosure pursuant to D.
C.
law).

American University is a tobacco and smoke free campus.

Hiring offers for this position are contingent on the successful completion of a background check.

Benefits

AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite.
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Other Details

• Hiring offers for this position are contingent on 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.

• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• American University is an E-Verify employer.

Current American University Employees

American University current employees must apply through their employee Workday account.
If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.

For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email .
@american.
edu.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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