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Legal Rhetoric Program Graduate Teaching Fellow

American University · Washington, D.C.

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Fit summary

Strong fit if you want a teaching-focused graduate fellowship in legal rhetoric at a D.C. research university—not remote, campus-based. Thin public employer-review and pay data; judge fit on pedagogy interest and AU’s academic context rather than ratings.

Day in the role

As a Legal Rhetoric Program Graduate Teaching Fellow at American University, a day likely centers on supporting legal writing and rhetoric instruction: preparing materials, leading or assisting sections, conferencing with students on briefs and memos, and coordinating with program faculty on curriculum and feedback—grounded in AU’s law-adjacent teaching mission in D.C.

Skills to emphasize

Build strengths the title implies: legal writing pedagogy, rhetoric and argumentation, formative feedback on student drafts, classroom facilitation, and academic professionalism. CERTS lists no family-linked credentials or costs.

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Is this role remote?

No. The listing marks remote as 0; expect work tied to American University in Washington, D.C.

What is American University, briefly?

A private federally chartered research university in D.C. (founded 1893), with a large main campus in Northwest D.C.; see Wikipedia.

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Website: american.edu

The American University is a private federally chartered research university in Washington, D.C., United States. Its main campus spans 90 acres on Ward Circle, in the Spring Valley and Tenleytown neighborhoods of Northwest D.C.

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

JOB TITLE: Legal Rhetoric Program Graduate Teaching FellowCOMPANY: American UniversityLOCATION: Washington, Washington, D.C. About the Role The Legal Rhetoric Program Graduate Teaching Fellow at American University will support the development and delivery of courses in legal rhetoric. This role is integral to enhancing students' skills in persuasive writing and oral argumentation within a law school setting. The fellow will work closely with faculty members to design, teach, and evaluate curricula that align with the program's objectives. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Teach courses in legal rhetoric as assigned by the department head Develop lesson plans and instructional materials aligned with program goals Evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, and presentations Provide feedback to students on their written and oral work Participate in curriculum development and assessment activities Collaborate with faculty members to enhance the quality of teaching and learning experiences Requirements AJD or JSD degree from an ABA-accredited law school Strong background in legal rhetoric, argumentation, and writing <liExperience with curriculum development and evaluation preferred Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment A passion for teaching and mentoring law students Working at American University 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, this position offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a vibrant academic community. Next Steps To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.

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