"Lecturer (Management and Entrepreneurship)"

Job Description Summary

The Auburn University Harbert College of Business seeks applications for a nine-month, non-tenure track, full-time teaching faculty position in Management and Entrepreneurship starting in January 2026. The contract is renewed annually based on need, funding, and performance.

Responsibilities: The primary responsibility is to teach departmental courses to undergraduate students. The successful candidate will bring experience, innovation, enthusiasm, and leadership to their courses. In addition to instructional duties, the candidate will perform service to the university, college, and department. Candidates with experience in strategic management and interest in teaching management in an international context are desired, as are those with management experience. The teaching load is four courses per semester, including course development and management. Salary is commensurate with experience.

About the Program: Harbert Management and Entrepreneurship conducts top-tier research in Strategic Management, Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, and Entrepreneurship. It offers an undergraduate major in management with concentrations in Organizational Leadership, Human Resources Management, and Entrepreneurship. Faculty contribute to MBA programs and a Ph.D. program. The department has seventeen tenured/tenure-track faculty and eight non-tenure-track faculty.

About the College: The Harbert College of Business produces desirable graduates and generates knowledge driving business thought and practice. It ranks among the nation's best public undergraduate and graduate business programs, serving over 7,000 students through six academic departments offering eight undergraduate majors and multiple master's and Ph.D. options. It pioneered online master's and executive education programs.

About Auburn University: Auburn University is the academic home to over 30,000 students on 1,841 acres. It is committed to student engagement, professional success, and partnerships that deliver economic, health, and societal impact. It is recognized as one of the best places to work in Alabama.

Location: Auburn, AL, is a vibrant college town offering a high quality of life, including cultural scenes, sports, restaurants, top-ranked schools, healthcare, and outdoor activities. It is near attractions like Chewacla State Park and has easy access to airports and other cities.

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have a record of high-quality teaching experience and possess a master's degree or higher in business or a related discipline. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required. Selected candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Desired Qualifications: Candidates with doctoral degrees in business or related fields are preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Initial review begins August 21, 2025. Submit a cover letter, teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and contact information for three references to: https://www.auemployment.com/postings/54117. References are required.