"Applicant Pool for Tenured or Tenure-track Position to Begin AY 26-27"

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Department: Washington College of Law

Time Type: Full time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Description: American University Washington College of Law (AUWCL) seeks applications for the 2026-2027 academic year for one full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor, with interest in criminal law and related fields.

Candidates must hold a J.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree by the date of their application. We seek candidates who will be innovative and productive scholars, exemplary teachers, and dynamic and engaged members of the AUWCL community. Applications, including a curriculum vitae and cover letter, should be submitted on Workday.

If you have general questions regarding the application process, please contact Erica Devine, Faculty Affairs Manager, at edevine@american.edu. Please contact Professor Jeremi Duru, Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee, jduru@wcl.american.edu with any other questions. Although there is no formal deadline, we will begin interviewing candidates as early as August 2025, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Salary ranges are: assistant professor, $150,000-$175,000; associate professor, $168,000-$180,000; professor, $177,000-$210,000 (disclosure pursuant to D.C. law).

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.
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