"Lecturer (English)"

Job Description Summary

The Department of English at Auburn University anticipates making multiple Lecturer appointments with a starting date of January 1, 2026. These are nine-month, full-time, non-tenurable teaching appointments that may be renewed annually by mutual agreement, based on the availability of funds, the need for services, and satisfactory performance. The salary is $40,000. The Department anticipates continuing employment in these positions, with the possibility of promotion to Senior Lecturer. Lecturers have primary responsibilities in teaching and secondary responsibilities in service and instructional leadership. The expected teaching load is 4/4; assignments typically include first-year composition, with departmental needs determining the courses taught each semester. Spring Semester 2026 will include online and in-person instruction opportunities. Lecturers are normally eligible for summer teaching, if available.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in English or a related field at the time appointment begins; record of successful teaching in first-year composition and literature or professional writing; strong potential as a colleague in the Department of English. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment. Excellent communication skills are required.

Desired Qualifications

PhD or other terminal degree in English or a related field; an established and highly successful record of teaching composition and other applicable courses at the college or university level; experience working in the context of a writing program, including but not limited to collaborating with other teachers in a leadership or advisory capacity; demonstrated ability to engage with innovative learning technologies and/or online pedagogies; graduate coursework or scholarship in the field of writing studies or literature; relevant service at the level of department, college, or university.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Auburn University is one of the nation's premier public land-grant institutions and is recognized as a "Very High Research Activity (R1) institution" under the Carnegie Classification system. Auburn maintains high levels of research activity and high standards for teaching excellence, offering Bachelor's, Master's, Educational Specialist, and Doctoral degrees in agriculture and engineering, the professions, and the arts and sciences. Its 2024 enrollment of 34,145 students includes 25,204 undergraduates and 8,941 graduate and professional students. Organized into twelve academic colleges and schools, Auburn's 1,443 faculty members offer more than 200 educational programs. The University is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, its positive work environment, its student engagement, and its beautiful campus. The Department of English, the largest in the College of Liberal Arts, offers the BA, MA, MTPC, and PhD. Here is more information about our Department.

Auburn residents enjoy a thriving community, recognized as one of the "best small towns in America," with moderate climate and easy access to major cities or to beach and mountain recreational facilities as well as to the Atlanta airport. Situated along the rapidly developing I-85 corridor between Atlanta, Georgia, and Montgomery, Alabama, the combined Auburn-Opelika-Columbus statistical area has a population of over 500,000, with excellent public school systems and regional medical centers.

Apply online at https://www.auemployment.com/postings/56127. Please have the following documents ready to upload: cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, transcripts (official transcripts required only upon hire), portfolio (teaching portfolio including sample syllabus, assignment and teaching evaluations, not to exceed 10 pgs.), and statement of teaching philosophy. Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples. https://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/facultyjobs/

Review of applications begins November 5, 2025.

Salary Range: 40,000

References required for this position? Yes

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