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American UniversityPosted 1 month ago

Legal Rhetoric Program Graduate Teaching Fellow

$60,000–$63,000 year

On-siteMain, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Full TimeEntry LevelDoctorate Or Professional DegreeLargeEDUCATION

Job Summary

Teach two sections of Legal Research & Writing I in Fall 2026 and two sections of Legal Research & Writing II in Spring 2027, delivering clear feedback to 1L students. Design and deliver teaching materials, including researching and designing future writing problems for the program. Collaborate with full-time colleagues to build curriculum, the learning management platform, and assignments. Supervise four Classroom Dean's Fellows and work closely with the Legal Rhetoric Program Coordinator. Serve for a one-year term beginning August 1, 2026, with a salary of $60,000-$63,000.

Required Qualifications

  • J.D.
  • Ph.D.
  • equivalent degree
  • deeply student-centered
  • keen ability to give clear and consistent feedback on writing assignments
  • excellent collaboration skills
  • rigorous editing skills
  • strong supervisory skills
  • background check
  • District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia
  • on-site at the university

Desired Qualifications

  • intellectual curiosity
  • collaborative spirit
  • eagerness to learn from both experienced educators and students
  • 2026 WCL graduates

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