Culinary & Hospitality Education Lecturer

Auburn; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University invites applications for a Culinary Lecturer in the Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management. This full-time, nine-month, non-tenure eligible position begins August 2027 and carries annual contract renewals based on need, funding, and performance.

The lecturer will teach 3-4 undergraduate courses and related labs each semester, advise undergraduates, and participate in curriculum policy discussions related to the undergraduate program.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Hospitality Management or related field at start date.
• Minimum 3 years culinary experience.
• At least 3 years undergraduate hospitality teaching experience.
• Evidence of academic advising and recruitment experience.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Teach 3-4 undergraduate courses and supporting laboratory courses in hospitality management and culinary science each semester.
• Assist the program with undergraduate academic advising.
• Participate in the formation of School policies related to the undergraduate curriculum but not decisions on promotion and tenure, graduate faculty, or non-curriculum policies.
• Dedicated entirely to teaching; not required to develop or maintain an independent research agenda.
• Annual review by the School Head; potential promotion to Senior Lecturer.

Skills

Culinary management

Food production

Line management

Education

Master of Science in Hospitality Management

3+ years undergraduate hospitality teaching experience

Job description

Auburn University invites applications for a Culinary Lecturer in the Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management. This full-time, nine-month, non-tenure eligible position begins August 2027 and carries annual contract renewals based on need, funding, and performance.

The lecturer will teach 3-4 undergraduate courses and related labs each semester, advise undergraduates, and participate in curriculum policy discussions related to the undergraduate program.