Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$95k–$100k/yr
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 …
Skills: Teaching, Academic Research, Curriculum Development, Public Speaking, Historical Analysis
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$22/hr
Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Most student positions at American University ar…
Skills: Event Planning, Logistics Management, Social Media Management, Communication, Organization
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$22/hr–$25/hr
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 …
Skills: Grounds Maintenance, Planting, Mulching, Weeding, Waste Management
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$20/hr
Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Most student positions at American University ar…
Skills: Digital Fabrication, Laser Cutting, 3D Printing, Vinyl Cutting, Electronics
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$26/hr–$27/hr
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 …
Skills: Administrative Support, Classroom Support, Canvas LMS, Microsoft Office Suite, Textbook Ordering
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Remote OK
$18/hr–$19/hr
Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Most student positions at American University ar…
Skills: Data Entry, File Management, Document Drafting, Professional Communication, Event Logistics
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Most student positions at American University ar…
Skills: Student Recruitment, Public Speaking, Communication, Tour Guiding, Event Staffing
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Most student positions at American University ar…
Skills: Communication, Organization, Microsoft Excel, Salesforce, Customer Relationship Management
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Most student positions at American University ar…
Skills: Instructional Design, Leadership Development, Curriculum Design, Program Coordination, Student Mentoring
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Remote OK
Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Most student positions at American University ar…
Skills: Salesforce, Microsoft Excel, Data Entry, Confidentiality, Organization
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$19/hr
Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Most student positions at American University ar…
Skills: Customer Service, Interpersonal Communication, Office Administration, Discretion, Judgment
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
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 …
Skills: Teaching, Psychology Instruction, Curriculum Development, Academic Research, Student Mentoring
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Most student positions at American University ar…
Skills: Customer Service, Organization, Communication, Problem Solving, Basic Computer Skills
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
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 …
Skills: Field Research Management, Project Coordination, Instrument Calibration, Data Collection, Personnel Supervision
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
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 …
Skills: News Writing, Audio Production, Guest Booking, Script Editing, Digital Reporting
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$19/hr
Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Most student positions at American University ar…
Skills: Faculty Support, Student Support, Program Assessment, Data Analysis, Professional Communications
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
$18/hr–$19/hr
Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Most student positions at American University ar…
Skills: Data Collection, Event Logistics, Website Maintenance, Microsoft Excel, Sharepoint
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$19/hr
Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Most student positions at American University ar…
Skills: Short-form Video Creation, Storytelling, Social Media Management, Video Editing, Content Planning
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$43/hr–$48/hr
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 …
Skills: Team Leadership, Plant Operation, Preventative Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Water Treatment
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$22/hr–$23/hr
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 …
Skills: Interpersonal Skills, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook
Washington, District of Columbia, United States • On-site
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The role involves conducting scholarship and teaching in the History of Science, Technology, and Society (STS) in the United States. Responsibilities also include participating in department, school, and university activities.
Candidates must possess a PhD or anticipate completion by August 1, 2027. Expertise in public health, medicine, environmental history, labor, or information regimes is particularly encouraged.
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
The Department of History at American University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in the History of Science, Technology, and Society (STS) in the United States, beginning August 1, 2027. Candidates whose research areas include public health and medicine, environmental history, labor and automation, or information/data/knowledge regimes are particularly encouraged to apply. We welcome the ability to teach the period before 1900 and/or expertise in African American or Indigenous History as well as building connections to public-facing institutions. We are especially interested in candidates who can address how science and technology have shaped governance, economic systems, inequality, marginalized populations, and civic life. In addition to scholarship and teaching, responsibilities will include participation in department, school and university activities.
The annual salary range is $95,000-100,000. Applicants should have a PhD or an anticipated PhD completion by August 1, 2027. Full review of applications will begin September 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled, subject to on-going budgetary approval. Include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy including proposed courses, and recent teaching evaluations (when possible). Please arrange three letters of recommendation to be directly submitted through the job application portal: after the candidate submits the application, Workday will prompt the applicant to provide contact information about their letter writers. Please contact the search committee chair Gautham Rao ([email protected]) with any questions.
American University is a private Carnegie R1 institution within easy reach of the many centers of government, business, research, and the arts located within the nation’s capital. For more information about American University, visit www.american.edu. Learn more about the Department of History at
https://www.american.edu/cas/history/.
AU offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options.
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 listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email [email protected].
American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.
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