Job Description Summary
Position: The Auburn University Harbert College of Business, School of Accountancy seeks applications for a nine-month, non-tenure track, non-tenure eligible full-time teaching faculty position in Accounting. The contract is renewed annually based on need, funding, and performance. The position can be filled as a lecturer or professor of practice depending on the background and experience of the candidate. This nine-month position is designed to support the degree programs of Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business.
Responsibilities: The primary responsibility of the successful candidate for this position is to teach a selection of business law courses and participate in School, College, and University service activities. The successful candidate will be expected to bring experience, innovation, enthusiasm, technology, and leadership to our courses. Under typical circumstances, the teaching load for the position will be equivalent to four three-credit hour courses per semester, which includes course development and course management activities.
About the College and University: The Harbert College of Business has a strong tradition of providing highly desirable graduates and generating knowledge that drives diverse business thought and sustainable 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. Currently, it serves well over 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students through six academic departments offering eight undergraduate majors and multiple Masters and Ph.D. options. In addition, the Harbert College has raised over $130 million in private support during the most recent “Because this is Auburn” campaign. The college pioneered online master’s and executive education programs that are now ranked among the 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. Rooted in more than 160 years of history, the Auburn family values tradition yet eagerly prepares for the future. Auburn University occupies 1,841 acres and is the academic home to more than 30,000 students. Auburn’s commitment to active student engagement, professional success, and public/private partnerships garners a growing reputation for outreach and extension that delivers broad economic, health, and societal impact.
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 historical 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
Qualifications: Because this is a teaching-intensive position, we desire candidates with instructional experience and a record of high-quality teaching. Successful candidates must possess a Juris Doctor (JD) degree (or equivalent law degree) when 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. Excellent communication skills are required.
Desired Qualifications
Practical business law experience is desired.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Process: Review of application materials will begin January 16, 2024 and continue until a qualified candidate is selected and recommended for appointment. To be actively considered for this position, interested candidates must submit a brief cover letter with statements of interest in the position and teaching philosophy, a curriculum vita/resume, a copy of all relevant transcripts, student course evaluations (if available), and contact information for three references. Any inquiries about the position can be directed to the committee chair, Dr. Tina Loraas (
loraatm@auburn.edu).
