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Adjunct Faculty - CAS Department of Critical Race, Gender, and Culture Studies (Open Continuous)

American University
Main Campus, United States, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 22 Oct 2025

About the role

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Learn more about American University

Department:

College of Arts & Sciences

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Job Description:

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 Department of Critical Race, Gender, and Culture Studies or the Office of HR Faculty, please continue to also apply directly to other positions posted on AU's website.

The Department of Critical Race, Gender, and Culture Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a number of adjunct faculty positions for upcoming Academic Years. Rank will depend on an applicant’s highest degree earned in fields related to Critical Race, Gender, and Culture Studies and its six programs: African American and African Diaspora Studies; American Studies; Asia, Pacific, and Diaspora Studies; Arab World Studies; Latina/o/x Studies; and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. The applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

The Department of Critical Race, Gender, and Culture Studies’ programs offers both undergraduate degree programs and graduate certificate programs. The Department is organized under the College of Arts and Sciences, which is where scholarship in the Arts, Humanities, and Sciences is pursued. Learn more about the College of Arts and Sciences at https://www.american.edu/cas/ and the Department of Critical Race, Gender, and Culture Studies at https://www.american.edu/cas/crgc/.

The Department of Critical Race, Gender, and Culture Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences has the following adjunct salary ranges:

Candidates Without a Terminal Degree In Course Subject Area

1-2 Credit Course: $2,865

3-4 Credit Course: $4,725

5-6 Credit Course: $4,938

Candidates With a Terminal Degree In Course Subject Area

1-2 Credit Course: $3,414

3-4 Credit Course: $5,400

5-6 Credit Course: $5,548

Benefits

AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options.

Other Details

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

  • Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.

  • Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list

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