SOC Faculty Fellow

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

American University in Washington, DC invites applications for a Part-time Faculty Fellow in the School of Communication. The Fellow will advance research, foster international engagement, and strengthen faculty development by collaborating with colleagues, staff, students, and external partners.

The role emphasizes expanding research opportunities, creating scholarly resources, supporting recruitment initiatives, and mentoring junior faculty while contributing to research excellence and global

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent required.
• Experience collaborating with faculty, staff, students, and external partners.
• Commitment to international engagement and scholarly activity.

Responsibilities

• Advance research projects in collaboration with AU faculty.
• Develop resources to support scholarly activity.
• Promote international collaboration and recruitment initiatives.
• Mentor and advise junior faculty.

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

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. Learn more about American University

Department:

School of Communication

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Job Description:

The Faculty Fellow supports the School of Communication’s strategic priorities by advancing research, fostering international engagement, and strengthening faculty development. Working collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and external partners, the Faculty Fellow helps expand research opportunities, develops resources that support scholarly activity, promotes international collaboration and recruitment initiatives, and serves as a mentor and resource for junior faculty. The Faculty Fellow contributes to the overall mission and success of the School by supporting activities that enhance research excellence, faculty engagement, and global partnerships

Essential Functions (required: Percentage of effort for each Essential Function totaling 100%)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Collaborate with AU faculty and staff to advance research projects. This includes fostering international opportunities for collaboration. (25%)
2. Develop research resources for AU faculty, especially in the School of Communication. (25%)
3. Promote international engagement with SOC, including recruiting international graduate students and promoting international research opportunities with AU faculty. (25%)
4. Provide guidance and share expertise with junior SOC faculty. Generally, further the goals and activities of the School of Communication. (25%)

Required Education (Minimum)

PhD or equivalent

Required Experience (Minimum)

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Preferred Education

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Preferred Experience

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Supervisory Responsibility (list position numbers if applicable)

None

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work (if continuation of position is contingent upon funding, include expected end date of funding.)

Travel Required

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)

Other Duties

Please note this job description 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.

Benefits

AU offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn about American University’s unique benefit options.

Other Details

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• 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.
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