Lecturer (English)

To be considered for this position, candidates must submit the following materials. Review of applications will begin March 23, 2026 and will continue until a candidate is selected.

• Cover Letter outlining interest in the position and relevant experience
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing academic and professional history
• Official transcripts (required only upon hire)
• Portfolio (teaching portfolio including sample syllabus, assignment, and teaching evaluations, not to exceed 10 pages)
• Statement of teaching philosophy

Only candidates who have uploaded all the required documents will be considered. Additional materials may be requested at a later stage in the selection process.  

The Department of English at Auburn University anticipates making multiple Lecturer appointments with a starting date of August 16, 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 $44,000. 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. Fall Semester 2026 will include online and in-person instruction opportunities. Lecturers are normally eligible for summer teaching, if available.

Required 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.

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