Identify the position you are interested in by clicking on one of the links above.

Download and print an application or submit a resume and cover letter for each position you’re interested in.

There are three ways to apply:
Email to careers@american.edu
Fax to 202-885-1737
Mail to: American University, Human Resources
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016

You must include the position number and position title to be considered. If no contact person is listed, please address your cover letter to the Search Committee.

We will confirm that we received your resume within 2 weeks.
If the hiring department believes there’s a match, they will follow up to request additional information or an interview.

For anyone interested in a job with housekeeping or catering, please see the related department to the right.

Nondiscrimination Notice

American University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, disability, source of income, place of residence or business, and certain veteran status in its programs and activities.

The following persons, located at 4400 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20016, have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the university nondiscrimination policies:

Dean of Students
202-885-3300

Executive Director of Human Resources
202-885-2451

Dean of Academic Affairs
202-885-2125

American University is required to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). In accordance with the Clery Act, each year American University prepares an Annual Security Report. This report contains campus crime statistics as well as descriptions of Public Safety’s services. It is available to all applicants upon request by calling the Department of Public Safety at 202-885-2566. You may also access it through the Web at http://www.american.edu/finance/dps/arpts.html