The School of Education in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a term faculty appointment for Academic Year 2017-18. Rank will be dependent on experience and stature in the field. The appointment is a 9-month term position and will commence on August 28th, 2017.
Applicants should hold a PhD or other terminal degree. Highly qualified applicants with all but dissertation in a field related to education will be considered. This position will require the incumbent to teach six courses per year, which will include a combination of undergraduate or graduate courses focused on teacher education. Priority will be given to applicants who have experience in mathematics education and/or urban education. These individuals will also be responsible for providing mentoring to undergraduate and graduate students in the School of Education. All faculty are expected to hold office hours and participate in the school, college, and University activities and service.
Salary is competitive. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled, subject to on-going budgetary approval. Please submit applications via Interfolio. Include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, two letters of recommendation, recent teaching evaluations (when possible), and copies of recent published papers or working papers. Please contact Jacqueline Garcia, 202-885-3728 or jgarcia@american.edu if you have any questions. Review of applications will begin as soon as possible.
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
The School of Education offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs in special education, teacher education, international education and training and educational leadership. Learn more about the School at www.american.edu and about the department at www.american.edu/education
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
