Lecturer (English)

Auburn University • Auburn, AL

75d • $40,000 - $40,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• Excellent communication skills
• Eligibility to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin

Nice To Haves

• PhD or other terminal degree in English or a related field
• 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 collaboration 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

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibilities in teaching
• Secondary responsibilities in service and instructional leadership
• Teach first-year composition and other courses as determined by departmental needs
• Engage in online and in-person instruction opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree