We’re excited that you are applying to become a member of the Adjunct Faculty in the Film and Media Arts Division at American University. Adjunct faculty are a key component of the university community, enriching the curriculum with their professional experience and scholarly expertise. They play a vital role in every department and program in every school and college at the university, teaching on campus, in our on-line programs, and working with students one-on-one.

The American University School of Communication empowers undergraduates and graduates in its programs to tell stories that influence change, inspire action, and transform our communities and our world. Most of our bachelor of arts programs will hone your professional skills for audio, video, mobile, and online platforms. You'll build a core knowledge and bolster that with solid fundamentals in communication and media theory and research, writing, editing, and media production. Our graduate programs will build your competence and knowledge as a multi-platform communicator. We will teach you the in-demand skills critical to your professional success. You will also learn the critical theory and fundamental underpinnings to sustain your career well into the future. With Washington, D.C., one of the most exciting, influential, and dynamic cities in the world, as your classroom, you'll have opportunities and internships that will open the door to a career in the communication industry.

The Film & Media Arts Division offers a broad, theory- and skills-based media education including fiction and non-fiction production, screenwriting, photography, immersive filmmaking, and game design. There is considerable flexibility in our students’ course of study, allowing them to find the specific area of filmmaking that appeals to them most. FMA recognizes that student interests may evolve over the course of our program and we are committed to guiding them as they find their calling. We are committed to diversity and inclusivity, and to giving voice and vision to those who are often underrepresented in our professions.

Since the publication of the first Code of Best Practices for Sustainable Filmmaking in 2009 by the Center for Environmental Filmmaking and the Center for Media and Social Impact, the division has focused attention on sustainability in filmmaking from fiction to documentary. FMA is a member of the UFVA’s Green Film School Alliance and is committed to saving the planet one film at a time.

Make your mark, author your story, and shape your future. Find your place at the American University School of Communication. 

3-credit course rate range: $5,163-$5,900

Hiring offers for this position are contingent on the successful completion of a background check.

Please begin the appointment/reappointment approval process by applying below.