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American University Washington College of Law

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

Pay: $150,000/yr

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Washington, DC (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/5/2026

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A Law Professor teaches national and regional legislative ideas and truths, as well as the methods used in practicing various forms of law to students through a combination of classroom instruction, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field. In some cases, law professors will perform legal services.

$113,296 / year median in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)

+4% projected growth

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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 of these positions may be recommended for tenure at the time of hiring. The positions are in (a) constitutional law, including the First Amendment and free expression, and (b) tort law. Many strong applicants for the position in torts may also have an interest in an additional field. 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 via

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https://american.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/AU/job/Tenley-Campus-Washington-DC/Two-Tenured-or-Tenure-track-Positions-to-Begin-AY-27-28_R4436-1 If you have general questions regarding the application process, please contact Erica Devine, Faculty Affairs Manager, at edevine@wcl.american.edu. Please contact Professor David Snyder, Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee, dsnyder@wcl.american.edu, with any other questions. Although there is no formal deadline, we will begin interviewing candidates as early as August 2026, 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).