The Graphic Design Program in the Department of Art at American University is seeking an adjunct instructor or professorial lecturer to teach a course on the history of graphic design during the Fall semester of 2013.
The ideal candidate will hold an MFA in graphic design or a PhD in Art History, Cultural studies or another closely associated and relevant discipline. Teaching experience is highly preferred, though not required. The course serves design majors and minors as well as the University's General Education program, so demonstrable ability to highlight graphic design's social, political, artistic and economic connections is highly desirable. Please send CV and samples of relevant writing to:
art@american.edu
Subject heading: Adjunct Search GDES 230
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the selected candidate's experience and qualifications.
American University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body. Minority and women candidates are encouraged to apply.
The Department of Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a part-time adjunct faculty position to teach in the Public Health Program in the 2012 fall semester.
The Public Health Program at American University seeks an adjunct to teach Introduction to Infectious Disease with laboratory for Fall 2012. This course is designed for undergraduate students interested in earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health. Lecture sessions meet twice a week, and lab meets once a week, from August 27 – December 7 2012. The successful candidate must have strong teaching skills, and either an M.P.H or Ph.D. in an appropriate field. Applications will be reviewed immediately upon receipt until position is filled. To apply, submit (via fax, email, or hard copy) curriculum vitae and have three letters of reference sent directly from the referees to:
Dr. Lynne Arneson
Public Health Program
Hurst 101
American University
Washington, DC 20016-8007
biology@american.edu
fax: 202-885-2182
American University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Department of Computer Science in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a part-time adjunct faculty position to teach in the 2013 spring semester.
Applicants must have a Master’s Degree (or higher) in Computer Science or a related field, and should have demonstrated capacity for teaching. Applicants must meet requirements to receive and maintain an adjunct teaching appointment at American University. Depending on their skills, the successful candidate would teach an undergraduate course in computer networks, the design and organization of programming languages, or an introduction to computer science for majors. Descriptions of the courses can be found at http://www.american.edu/cas/cs/courses.cfm. The spring semester runs from January 14 – May 7, 2013.
Please submit a résumé and cover letter detailing applicant’s related experience via email (highly preferred) to: CS@american.edu
Or in hard copy to:
The Department of Computer Science
American University
Washington, DC 20016-8058
Review of applications will begin on December 10, 2012. American University is an AA/EEO employer.
The American University School of Education, Teaching, and Health (SETH) is seeking an experienced Yoga instructor to join our adjunct faculty. The successful candidate will teach one or multiple yoga classes each semester to university undergraduates starting Fall 2013.
This has been a popular course with class size around 25 students. To apply, please send CV and cover letter highlighting prior Yoga teaching experience to Priya Patel, patel@american.edu. For more information about SETH, see http://www.american.edu/cas/seth/index.cfm or contact Priya Patel, patel@american.edu.
American University is an AA/EEO university committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
Women and minority candidates and candidates with physical disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The American University School of Education, Teaching, and Health (SETH) is seeking an experienced Group Aerobics instructor to join our adjunct faculty. The successful candidate will teach one or multiple group aerobics classes each semester to university undergraduates starting Fall2013.
This has been a popular course with class size around 25 students. To apply, please send CV and cover letter highlighting prior Yoga teaching experience to Priya Patel, patel@american.edu. For more information about SETH see http://www.american.edu/cas/seth/index.cfm or contact Priya Patel, patel@american.edu.
American University is an AA/EEO university committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
Women and minority candidates and candidates with physical disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The American University School of Education, Teaching, and Health (SETH) is seeking an experienced instructor in higher education with a nutrition background to join our adjunct faculty. The successful candidate will teach one or multiple theory-based class ach university undergraduates ancVor graduates starting Fall 2013.
To apply, please send CV and cover letter highlighting prior higher education teaching experience to Priya Patel, patel@american.edu.
For more information about SETH, see http://www.american.edu/cas/seth/index.cfm or contact Priya Patel, patel@american.edu.
American University is an AA/EEO university committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
Women and minority candidates and candidates with physical disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply
The School of Education, Teaching and Health in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a part-time adjunct American Sign Language faculty position to teach in the 2013 fall semester.
Applicants must have a Master's Degree (or higher) in American Sign Language or a related field, and should have demonstrated capacity for teaching. Applicants must meet requirements to receive and maintain an adjunct teaching appointment at American University. Depending on their skills, the successful candidate would teach an undergraduate course in ASL. Descriptions of the courses can be found at http:I lwww .american.edu/provostlregistrar /schedule/ course descriptions.cfm.
The fall semester runs from August 26- December 16, 2013. Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing applicant's related experience via email (highly preferred) to:
conley®american.edu.
We will begin reviewing applications immediately.
American University is an AA/EEO university committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
Women and minority candidates and candidates with physical disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply
The English Language Program in the School of Professional and Extended Studies at American University invites applications for a part-time adjunct faculty position to teach in the spring 2013, subject to budgetary approval.
Seeking an experienced ESL instructor to teach a new course in TOEFL Preparation. Responsibilities include designing the syllabus, consulting on the text, and working closely with the English Language Program Manager. Course meets twice a week in the evenings in the spring semester. There is potential to teach other courses in upcoming semesters. ELP faculty are expected to attend and be active in program orientation and other program functions; provide guidance to students; and have additional program-related responsibilities, such as materials development, mentoring, and test administration. Position appointees will work under the supervision of the ELP Program Manager. Preference given to applicants with a Master’s in TESOL, Applied Linguistics or related field; near-native proficiency in English; experience teaching iBT TOEFL courses and developing ESL curriculum; strong interpersonal skills with evidence of a high level of cultural sensitivity. Salary commensurate with professional experience and qualifications.
Submit a letter of application including a description of how your experience, qualifications, and professional interests have prepared you for this position, along with your curriculum vitae/resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references to Ken Janjigian, ELP Program Manager, at janjigia@american.edu. Application review will begin on Dec 1 and will continue until positions are filled. Appointments will be effective January 2013. American University is an AA/EEO University committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. Minority and women candidates are encouraged to apply.
The International Gateway Program in the School of Professional and Extended Studies at American University invites applications for two part-time adjunct faculty positions to teach in the Fall 2012, subject to budgetary approval.
Responsibilities include teaching courses in academic English listening/speaking and academic English reading/writing to conditionally admitted undergraduate students enrolled in the AU International Gateway Program. Position Appointees will teach one or two 3-credit academic preparation English language courses in the International Gateway Program during the Fall 2012 semester. Appointment is for one semester with potential to be renewed. IGP faculty are expected to attend and be active in program orientation and other program functions; provide guidance to students; and have additional program-related responsibilities such as materials development, mentoring, and test administration. Position Appointees will work under the supervision of the IGP Program Director/Manager. Applicants must have Master’s in TESOL, Applied Linguistics or related field; at least three years of ESL teaching experience at a university level; experience teaching academic English language courses; near-native proficiency in English; strong interpersonal skills with evidence of a high level of cultural sensitivity. Experience in developing ESL curriculum, international experience and knowledge of another language preferred. Salary commensurate with professional experience and qualifications.
Submit a letter of application including a description of how your experience, qualifications, and professional interests have prepared you for this position, along with your curriculum vitae/resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references to Polina Vinogradova, TESOL Program Director, at vinograd@american.edu, or mail to Department of Language and Foreign Studies, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20016-8045. Application review will begin on May 15 and will continue until positions are filled. Appointments will be effective August 2012. American University is an AA/EEO University committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. Minority and women candidates are encouraged to apply.
American University’s School of Public Affairs invites applications for an adjunct instructor to teach Program Evaluation in the Department of Public Administration and Policy. The position will begin in August 2012.
Two sections of this course will be taught at a time period agreed upon by the candidate and the department between August 27th and December 7th. This Program Evaluation course includes topics such as: validity; research design; impact and process evaluation; evaluation logic and limitations; normative criteria for evaluation; and data collection. Prior to enrolling in this class, students must complete a six credit quantitative methods sequence (which includes regression).
Preference will be accorded to candidates with an earned PhD at the time of appointment. Ability to apply course material to public and nonprofit settings and a variety of topical areas is highly desired. Applicants who want to teach one section or both sections of the course will be considered.
Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled. Email a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, teaching evaluations (if available), and the names of three references to dpapsearch@american.edu with the subject line “DPAP Fall 2012 Adjunct Search.” Although electronic submissions are preferred, applications may also be mailed to DPAP Fall 2012 Adjunct Search, Department of Public Administration and Policy, SPA, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20016-8070.
American University is an AA/EEO university committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. Women and minority candidates and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
