Adjunct Faculty-Encounters Program (Open Continuous)

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School of Education

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Exempt

This is an open continuous vacancy announcement that will be used to fill adjunct vacancies as they occur.

Until you hear from a representative of the Undergraduate Education and Academic Student Services (UEAS), please continue to also apply directly to other positions posted on AU's website.

Adjunct faculty are a key component of the university community, enriching the curriculum with their professional experience and scholarly expertise. They play a vital role in every department and program in every school and college at the university, teaching on campus, in our on-line programs, and working with students one-on-one.

Adjunct Payment Rates

Candidates Without a Terminal Degree

1-2 Credit Course: $2,865 –per course

3-4 Credit Course: $4,725 – per course

5-6 Credit Course: $4,938 – per course

Candidates With a Terminal Degree

1-2 Credit Course: $3,414 – per course

3-4 Credit Course: $5,400 – per course

5-6 Credit Course: $5,548 – per course

At American University’s Office of Undergraduate Education and Academic Student Services (UEAS), we are committed to guiding students through every stage of their undergraduate journey and ensuring access to the resources they need to succeed. UEAS is a vibrant community of students, faculty, and staff working together to foster academic growth, engagement, and discovery within a living community of people, ideas, and transformation. We advance this mission every day through experiential learning opportunities, holistic advising and academic support, co-curricular activities that extend learning beyond the classroom, and collaboration across AU that equips students with the skills, knowledge, and mindset to thrive in college and beyond. Central to this work is helping students engage with the responsibilities of citizenship in an academic community, embrace intellectual freedom, and consider the evolving role of higher education in society.

Benefits

AU offers a competitive benefits package. 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

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