Communication Lecturer

The School of Communication and Journalism at Auburn University seeks candidates for a lecturer position in Public Speaking in Communication beginning Aug. 16, 2025.

Responsibilities: This is a nine-month, non-tenure track, full-time teaching faculty position in the undergraduate communication program. The position may be renewed annually by mutual agreement based on the availability of funds, the need for services, and satisfactory performance.

The primary responsibility of the successful candidate is to teach COMM 1000 Public Speaking (the basic speech course). The candidate will teach four in-person, on-campus courses per semester and is expected to be an engaged member of the School by serving on committees. The successful candidate will also work with the basic course director to train and mentor graduate students who teach COMM 1000. Opportunities for summer teaching are possible, subject to need and availability of funds.

About the School and University: Auburn University is one of the nation's premier land-grant institutions. The 2025 edition of the U.S. News & World Report identified Auburn as the top public university in Alabama and ranked it as one of the top 50 universities in the nation. Auburn has 1,443 full-time faculty and enrolls over 31,000 students from all fifty states and nearly one hundred countries. The School of Communication and Journalism has approximately 900 majors in Communication, Journalism, Media Studies and Public Relations and close to 50 faculty members. ( cla.auburn.edu/cmjn/)

Location: Auburn, Alabama is a vibrant and thriving college town conveniently located between Atlanta, GA (90 minutes), beautiful Lake Martin (45 minutes), and the Gulf of Mexico (under four hours) in one of the fastest growing counties in the nation (an MSA with a population of almost 200,000). With a newly constructed Gogue Performing Arts Center and world-class sports facilities, Auburn hosts a variety of cultural and sporting events. It also boasts a low cost of living and high quality of life, was recently recognized by Southern Living as one of the top small towns in the South, and was named the best place to live in Alabama by Money.

A master's degree in Communication by time of appointment in communication or a comparable degree, and evidence of excellent teaching in public speaking courses. The lecturer appointment requires an earned master's degree by the Aug. 16, 2025, start date. If the candidate fails to complete the degree by the designated date, the offer will be withdrawn.

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 required.

In addition to strong, positive teaching evaluations, the candidate should evidence a demonstrated ability to: teach within, and follow the policies and procedures of, a large multi-section public speaking basic course program; engage in proactive communication with the program supervisor/course director; and actively contribute to the program and its initiatives (e.g., flexibility, service, collegiality, etc.).

To Apply: Please go to this website to apply for the position: https://www.auemployment.com/postings/50284. Please submit CV, transcripts and cover letter.

Review of applications will begin February 1, 2025, and continue until a candidate is selected.

Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples: http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/facultyjobs/.

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