Job Description

The School of International Service (SIS) at American University (AU) invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty appointment for AY 21-22 for a scholar or experienced practitioner specializing in international development who is also familiar with program design, monitoring and evaluation.

The position is intended for a person who would teach courses three undergraduate and/or graduate courses per semester. All faculty are expected to hold office hours and participate in School and University activities and service. Applicants should share the School's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

The position will primarily teach courses related to international development. The successful candidate will also be expected to teach methods courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.The ideal candidate will be able to teach courses on program design, monitoring, and evaluation.

Rank will be dependent on experience and stature in the field. The appointment is a full-time, non-tenure, 9-month term position and will commence on August 1, 2021.

Salary is competitive. Review of applications will begin on July 2, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled, subject to on-going budgetary approval.

Qualifications

Applicants should hold a PhD or the highest equivalent degree in a social science discipline by the start date or an experienced practitioner with equivalent (MA/MS and ten years of professional experience).

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin in July 2, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled.

• Applications must be submitted electronically via Interfolio.
• Attach a letter of application that addresses affinities with relevant teaching areas (international development, methods).
• Attach a statement describing past examples of your contributions to diversity and inclusion in the classroom and/or in other professional settings.
• Attach teaching evaluations and sample syllabus,, if applicable and/or evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Attach a 1-page statement of teaching philosophy
• You will be asked to submit the names and email addresses of three references and request that Interfolio contact them for a confidential letter of recommendation.

Queries about the search may be sent to the search committee chair, Dr. Gina Lambirght (lambrigh@american.edu).

Queries about the online application system may be sent to help@interfolio.com.

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