Two Tenured or Tenure-track Positions to Begin AY 27-28

American University; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

American University Washington College of Law (AUWCL) invites applications for the 2027-2028 academic year for two full-time, tenured or tenure-track positions at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor. Depending on qualifications, the appointee to one or both positions may be recommended for tenure at the time of hiring.

Position areas include Constitutional law, including the First Amendment and free expression, and Tort law.

Qualifications

• Requires J.D., Ph.D., or equivalent by the date of application.
• Demonstrated innovative and productive scholarship with exemplary teaching.

Education

J.D.

Ph.D. or equivalent

Job description

American University Washington College of Law (AUWCL) seeks applications for the 2027-2028 academic year for two full-time, tenured or tenure-track positions at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor. Depending on qualifications, the appointee to one or both positions may be recommended for tenure at the time of hiring.

Position Areas

• Constitutional law, including the First Amendment and free expression.
• Tort law (many strong applicants for the torts position may also have an interest in an additional field).

Position Requirements

• Candidate must hold a J.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree by the date of application.
• Applicants should demonstrate innovative and productive scholarship, exemplary teaching, and dynamic engagement within the AUWCL community.
• Background check required for hiring.

Hiring & Compensation

• Submit a curriculum vitae and cover letter via Workday.
• No formal deadline; interviews begin as early as August2026. Apply as soon as possible.
• Salary ranges: Assistant professor $150,000–$175,000; Associate professor $168,000–$180,000; Professor $177,000–$210,000 (disclosed pursuant to D.C. law).
• Benefits: competitive benefits package.

Notice

This job announcement is not designed to provide a comprehensive listing of duties, responsibilities, or activities that may be required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity & EEO 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 basis under federal or local laws in its programs and activities.