Job No. 155456
- Job Title:
- Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (Global Programs)
- Employer:
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Auburn University Main Campus
- Location:
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Auburn , AL
- Posting Date:
- 14-May-2025
- Description:
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Job Description Summary
Position: The Auburn University Harbert College of Business seeks applications for a nine-month, non-tenure track, non-tenure eligible full-time teaching faculty position in International Business starting in August 2025. The contract is renewed annually based on need, funding, and performance. The position can be filled as a lecturer/senior lecturer depending on the background and experience of the candidate. This nine-month position is designed to support the Global Programs of Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business.
Responsibilities: The primary responsibility of this position is to teach undergraduate and graduate international business courses, assist in developing and delivering study abroad programs, and support the growth of international linkages with elite institutions worldwide. The successful candidate will be expected to bring experience, innovation, enthusiasm, and leadership to their courses.
Candidates with teaching experience in international business or a related field are strongly desired, as are candidates with an industry or governmental agency background. Under typical circumstances, the teaching load for the position will be three to four courses per semester, which includes course development and course management activities. In addition to instructional duties, successful candidates will be expected to help develop, promote, and lead study abroad programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates should be comfortable teaching different modalities, both domestically and internationally, including face-to-face, online, and hybrid. Salary and rank are commensurate with experience.
About the Program: Harbert Global Programs supports all undergraduate and graduate students in the Harbert College of Business. At the graduate level, the course is attached to a study abroad experience. At the undergraduate level, the course is an elective that is offered each semester, as well as embedded in all summer study abroad programs. In addition, undergraduate study abroad experiences are also offered each semester. Harbert Global Programs have been delivered on six continents in over 35 countries. Programs range from 10 days to 12 weeks.
About the College: The Harbert College of Business has a strong tradition of producing highly desirable graduates and generating knowledge that drives business thought and business practice. The college and its programs consistently rank among the nation’s best public undergraduate and graduate business programs. The Harbert College has experienced steady enrollment growth in recent years and currently serves well over 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students through six academic departments offering eight undergraduate majors and multiple master’s and Ph.D. options. The college pioneered online master’s and executive education programs that are now ranked among the very best in the nation. The college has invested in building a nationally recognized faculty that moves thought forward through research, engages with industry, and delivers relevant and current instruction.
About Auburn University: The Auburn family values tradition yet eagerly prepares for the future. Rooted in more than 160 years of tradition, Auburn University occupies 1,841 acres and is the academic home to more than 30,000 students. Auburn’s commitment to active student engagement and professional success, and public/private partnerships, garners a growing reputation for outreach and extension that delivers broad economic, health, and societal impact. Auburn University is one of the best places to work in the state of Alabama, according to the 2024 America’s Best-in-State Employers list released by Forbes magazine.
Location: Auburn, AL, is a vibrant and thriving college town and community. Southern Living recently recognized the city of Auburn as one of the top small towns in the South, and Money magazine named Auburn the best place to live in Alabama. Known as the ‘Loveliest Village on the Plains,’ Auburn offers a high quality of life, including a vibrant cultural scene at the new Gogue Performing Arts Center, SEC sports throughout the academic year, national award-winning chefs and restaurants, a K-12 school system that is top-ranked in the state, general and concierge healthcare options, and an exceptional College of Veterinary Medicine for pet care. Chewacla State Park, just five miles from campus, offers camping, hiking, mountain biking, and swimming and boating opportunities. Auburn’s historic sister town, Opelika, is a fifteen-minute drive and has become known for its eclectic downtown offerings, including multiple breweries, boutiques, and hobby shops. The Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport is only 90 minutes away, with numerous shuttle service options to/from Auburn daily. Birmingham is a similar drive to the north, and Montgomery, the state capital, is only 50 minutes to the southwest. Beaches and mountains are only a 3–4-hour drive. Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples.
Auburn University is an EEO/Vet/Disability employer.
Minimum Qualifications
Job Qualifications: Because this is a teaching-intensive position, candidates must have a record of high-quality teaching experience and/or significant industry/government experience focusing on international business. Candidates must have a record of successfully developing and leading study abroad programs. Successful candidates will be required to possess a master’s degree or higher in business or an appropriate related discipline area at the time employment begins. Selected candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of appointment and continue working legally for the term of employment. Selected candidates must be able to travel internationally. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
Desired Qualifications
Candidates with a Ph.D. are desired.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Process: Initial review of application materials will begin June 9, 2025, and continue until a qualified candidate is selected and recommended for appointment. To be actively considered for this position, interested candidates must submit a cover letter with statements of interest in the position and teaching philosophy, recent teaching evaluations if available, curriculum vitae/resume, a copy of all relevant transcripts, and contact information for three references.
- Contact information:
- Auburn University Main Campus
- Auburn, AL 36849
- United States
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