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This is an open continuous vacancy announcement that will be used to fill adjunct vacancies as they occur. Until you hear from a representative of the School of Communication or the Office of HR Faculty, please continue to also apply directly to other positions posted on AU's website.

We’re excited that you are applying to become a member of the Adjunct Faculty in the Journalism 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.

SOC’s journalism programs focus hard on public policy coverage, investigative journalism, multimedia storytelling, emerging media -- and courses and programming around social and criminal justice, ethics, and race, gender and sexuality. Students have unprecedented opportunities to report on the critical issues of the day while working side by side with professional media outlets. Award-winning faculty teach from experience earned at the top of their fields.

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

1-credit course rate range: $3,130-$3,730

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

*If an applicant has been appointed as an adjunct in the School of Communication previously, we will review the last three-credit rate against the current CBA rates and assign the higher rate in accordance with the CBA.