Assistant Professor - Adult Education

Assistant Professor - Adult Education

Company: Auburn University

Job Location: Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category: Adult and Workforce Education Instructors

Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: USD $60,000.00/Yr. - USD $72,000.00/Yr.

Locations: Auburn University, Alabama

Job Type: Faculty

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: Educational FLT

Associated Division: College of Education

Req ID: 8170

Overview

This is a nine-month tenure-track position in the Department of Educational Foundations, Leadership, and Technology beginning August 2026. This faculty member will be hired to support the Adult Education program, which offers an undergraduate minor, graduate certificates, MEd/MS, EdS, and PhD degrees designed to prepare academics, researchers, practitioners, and leaders in colleges and universities. The university's commitment to excellence is outlined in the Auburn University Strategic Plan. Review of applications will begin April 15, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Responsibilities

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engage in rigorous research resulting in scholarly publications, preferably peer-reviewed journal articles in prestigious outlets
• Secure extramural research funding as appropriate to disciplinary focus
• Teach master's and doctoral-level courses in support of the Adult Education program
• Develop distance education courses in the area of Adult Education
• Advise and mentor graduate students
• Direct student research including projects, theses, and dissertations
• Participate in the planning and implementation of curricular changes for the program and department
• Provide institutional service as assigned by the department head and engage in professional service within the discipline
• Participate in professional activities as needed to ensure the well-being of the program, department, and college, including working cooperatively with the State Department of Education and related agencies in business and industry groups

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications include all of the following:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Earned a doctoral degree in Adult Education (or an equivalent field) from an accredited institution at the time employment begins
• Demonstrated ability or potential for excellence in undergraduate or graduate instruction
• Experience with integrating technology in education and distance education
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Scholarly publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Commitment to the values and priorities of the College of Education (https://education.auburn.edu/college-of-education-strategic-plan/; https://education.auburn.edu/about-the-college/vision-mission-and-core-values/)
• Evidence of extramural support or of potential to be successful in securing extramural support

*Candidates must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time of appointment and continue working legally for the term of employment.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional experience in adult growth and development, workforce education, professional development, education leadership, or education technology
• Record of advising, engaging, and mentoring undergraduate, master's, specialist, and PhD students
• Record of collaboration across the department, university, and/or the field of higher education
• Professional experience in the field of Adult Education
• Expertise in research methods, including quantitative, qualitative, or mixed method approaches
• Demonstrated ability to engage in Adult Education program design activities (e.g., curriculum redesign, course design, administrative tasks)
• Participation in professional activities, including working cooperatively with the State Department of Education or related agencies in business, industry, and other government entities

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

Please submit the following:

1. A letter of application for the position that speaks to the required and desired qualifications listed above
2. Curriculum vita
3. A research statement describing the applicant's research agenda and record of or potential for securing extramural research funding
4. Unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts required upon hiring)
5. Contact information for three professional references