Horticulture Lecturer: Hands-on Landscape Education

Auburn; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Auburn University’s Department of Horticulture invites applications for a Horticulture Lecturer. This is a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-track, 100% instructional appointment that may renew annually based on performance.

Start date projected for January 4, 2027, with potential summer instructional opportunities and benefits including health insurance. The lecturer will teach courses like HORT 2210, 3280, 3910, 3950, and 5210/6210, oversee student clubs, and guide hands-on activities at the

Qualifications

• Must hold a Ph.D. in horticulture or closely related plant science by start date.
• Experience as instructor of record for undergraduate horticulture or related courses at college/university level.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities cited.

Responsibilities

• Serve as instructor of record for undergraduate horticulture courses (e.g., HORT 2210, 3280, 3910, 3950, 5210/6210).
• Advise the AULNA student club and participate on Scholarships and Awards Committee.
• Train students through hands-on learning at the Auburn University Transformation Garden.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Advising experience

Education

Ph.D. in horticulture or closely related plant science discipline

Job description

Auburn University’s Department of Horticulture invites applications for a Horticulture Lecturer. This is a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-track, 100% instructional appointment that may renew annually based on performance.

Start date projected for January 4, 2027, with potential summer instructional opportunities and benefits including health insurance. The lecturer will teach courses like HORT 2210, 3280, 3910, 3950, and 5210/6210, oversee student clubs, and guide hands-on activities at the