Two Tenured or Tenure-track Positions to Begin AY

American University Washington College of Law (AUWCL) seeks applications for the  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.

• 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).

• 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.

• Submit a curriculum vitae and cover letter via Workday.
• No formal deadline; interviews begin as early as August
  2026. 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.

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.

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.