Legal Rhetoric Program Graduate Teaching Fellow

American UniversityWashington, DC

$60,000 - $63,000 / year

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Compensation

$60,000-$63,000/year

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Job Description

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:

Washington College of Law

Time Type:

Full time

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Job Description:

American University Washington College of Law (AUWCL) seeks applications for the 2026-2027 academic year for a Graduate Teaching Fellow in the Legal Rhetoric Program. This position is open to 2026 WCL graduates. The Graduate Teaching Fellow will serve for a one-year term beginning August 1, 2026. The Faculty Fellow will teach two sections of Legal Research & Writing I in Fall 2026 and two sections of Legal Research & Writing II in Spring 2027 (18 students per section).

This fellowship provides valuable insight into legal academia and offers broad professional development for those considering careers in teaching, public service, or legal practice. The position is a unique opportunity for a recent law school graduate to participate fully in the academic life of the law school while benefiting from the mentorship of colleagues. The ideal candidate will approach the fellowship with intellectual curiosity, a collaborative spirit, and an eagerness to learn from both experienced educators and students.

The Faculty Fellow must be deeply student-centered, with a keen ability to give clear and consistent feedback on writing assignments to support the foundational development of 1L writing. The Faculty Fellow will also support the design and delivery of teaching materials, such as researching and designing future writing problems for use in the Program. The Faculty Fellow will work collaboratively with the full-time teaching colleagues in building the curriculum, the learning management platform, the assignments, and more. The Faculty Fellow should have excellent collaboration skills and rigorous editing skills. They will supervise four Classroom Dean's Fellows and work closely with our Legal Rhetoric Program Coordinator, requiring strong supervisory skills.

Candidates must hold a J.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree by the date of their application. Salary and benefits are competitive. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Include a letter of application and curriculum vitae.

If you have general questions regarding the application process, please contact Erica Devine, Faculty Affairs Manager, at edevine@wcl.american.edu. Please contact Professor David Spratt, Acting Director, Legal Rhetoric Program, dspratt@wcl.american.edu, with any other questions. Salary range: $60,000-$63,000 (disclosure pursuant to D.C. law).

Benefits

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Other Details

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