College of Arts and Sciences, Dept. of Literature - College Writing

The Department of Literature in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for part-time adjunct faculty to teach WRT 100 – College Writing in the 2021 fall semester.

Completion of WRT-100 College Writing and WRT-101 College Writing Seminar fulfills the AU Core Written Communication and Information Literacy requirement. The class will have up to 19 students enrolled. Fall semester sections will meet face-to-face for 75 minutes on Tuesdays and Fridays or Mondays and Thursdays. Classes begin August 30 and end December 10, 2021, with a final-exam period to follow.

Applicants should hold an MA or PhD in English or Rhetoric and Composition, an MFA in Creative Writing, or a master’s degree or PhD in a related field, and a demonstrated capacity for teaching. Applicants must meet requirements to receive and maintain an adjunct teaching appointment at American University.

Please submit a CV and cover letter detailing applicant’s related experience to acruz@american.edu .

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 bases under federal or local laws (collectively “Protected Bases”) in its programs and activities.

American University is a tobacco and smoke free campus. Hiring offers for this position are contingent on the successful completion of a background check.