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 Management and Entrepreneurship starting in January 2026. The contract is renewed annually based on need, funding, and performance.
Responsibilities: The primary responsibility of this position is to teach departmental courses to undergraduate students. The successful candidate will be expected to bring experience, innovation, enthusiasm, and leadership to their courses. In addition to instructional duties, the successful candidate will be expected to perform service to the university, college, and department. Candidates with experience teaching strategic management and experience or interest in teaching management in an international context at the undergraduate level are strongly desired, as are candidates with management experience. Under typical circumstances, the teaching load for the position will be four courses per semester, which includes course development and course management activities. Salary is commensurate with experience.
About the Program: Harbert Management and Entrepreneurship is committed to conducting top-tier research in Strategic Management, Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, and Entrepreneurship. It offers an undergraduate major in management with concentrations in Organizational Leadership, Human Resources Management, and Entrepreneurship. Departmental faculty contribute to the college’s multiple MBA programs and oversee the development of future scholars in the departmental Ph.D. program. Successful candidates for this position will join a team with seventeen tenured/tenure-track faculty and eight non-tenure-track faculty.
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
