What are the responsibilities and job description for the AUWCL Visiting Professor position at American University?
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American University Washington College of Law (AUWCL) seeks applications for a full-time visitor beginning August 1, 2025 to teach criminal procedure and/or evidence in fall 2025, and two sections of first-year criminal law in spring 2026.
Candidates must be full-time law school faculty and must hold a J.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree by the date of their application.
Salary and benefits are competitive. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled, subject to on-going budgetary approval. Candidates should submit applications, including curriculum vitae, via Workday. If you have general questions regarding the application process, please contact Erica Devine, Faculty Affairs Manager, at edevine@wcl.american.edu. Please contact Sr. Associate Dean Brandon Weiss at weiss@wcl.american.edu with any other questions. 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: visiting assistant professor, $150,000-$175,000; visiting associate professor, $168,000-$180,000; visiting 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. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options.
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.
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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 : $150,000 - $175,000
