Due to the volume of resumes we receive from applicants interested in a career at American University, we are unable to provide a resumé-matching service. However, we provide information about the openings so that you may readily match your qualifications and interests with the positions available. 

We update the AU Careers site continuously as we receive openings. 

If no contact person listed on the posting, please address your cover letter to the Search Committee (we do not give out the names of the hiring manager or search committee members). 

Yes, each position needs a separate application. Please include the appropriate position title and number in each copy of your cover letter or application. Resumes and cover letters are not required but encouraged.
 

Unless otherwise noted, positions are open until filled. In some cases, a department may decide to re-open a search, so keep checking our listings. 

After reviewing the resumés submitted, if a department believes there is a match, they will contact you directly to arrange for an interview. 

Yes, we work with organizations including Hiring our Heroes because we are committed to hiring veterans and military spouses. We value their experience working in diverse teams, strong work ethic and creative problem-solving skills.

Let us know what you need to be a successful applicant and send an email to  theworkline@american.edu or call the Human Resources Office at 202-885-2591 if you need an accommodation during the application process.

American University supports the policies of the Americans with Disabilities Act and is completely committed to treating all applicants and employees with disabilities in accordance with the requirements of that statute.  The University judges individuals by their abilities, not their disabilities, and seeks to give full and equal employment opportunities to all persons capable of performing successfully in the University's positions.