Lecturer, Culinary

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month Culinary Lecturer in Hospitality and Culinary Science, starting August 2027. This non-tenure eligible position is housed in the Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management within the College of Human Sciences.

The lecturer will teach 3-4 undergraduate courses and labs each semester, advise students, and contribute to curriculum development.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach 3-4 undergraduate courses and supporting labs each semester.
• Assist undergraduate academic advising.
• Help form School policies related to the undergraduate curriculum.
• No requirement to develop or maintain independent research.
• Annual review by the School Head with potential promotion to Senior Lecturer.

Skills

Food service management

Culinary-focused experience

Undergraduate teaching experience

Academic advising and recruitment

Education

Master of Science in Hospitality Management or related field

PhD in related field (desired)

Job description

Overview

Culinary Lecturer

Position and Availability: Full-time, nine-month, non-tenure eligible position at the rank of lecturer in Hospitality and Culinary Science with the Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management, College of Human Sciences, beginning August 2027. Contract renewed annually based upon need, funding, and performance.

SETTING: This interdisciplinary School is housed in the College of Human Sciences at Auburn University. The school offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree options, including campus-based programming and distance education for master’s degrees. The Hospitality Management Program’s undergraduate enrollment is approximately 450 students. Program faculty are intent upon increasing enrollment to approximately 550 students over the next 12-18 months across all three study options, including Hotel and Restaurant Management, Event Management, and Culinary Science. All programming is delivered in the Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center, which was completed in the summer of 2022. This 142,000 square-foot education center houses six floors of state-of-the-art hospitality teaching classrooms and hands-on learning laboratories. The center has several food production laboratories, a commercial food production kitchen, student training restaurant (1856 Restaurant), a bakery and coffee roasting facility, microbrewery, wine and distilled spirits education laboratories, spa, rooftop garden and event center, and an ultra-luxury training hotel (The Laurel). The center also features a very interactive food hall encompassing two business incubation units. Auburn University is a comprehensive university and land-grant institution located in Auburn, Alabama, enrolling 30,000 students. See http://humsci.auburn.edu/hosp/ for more information about the Hospitality Management Program at Auburn University.

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

Responsibilities

• The lecturer will teach 3-4 sections of undergraduate courses and supporting laboratory courses in hospitality management and culinary science each semester. Courses may include Culinary Fundamentals, Advanced Culinary Arts, Baking and Patisserie, and Global Gastronomy.
• The lecturer will also assist the program with undergraduate academic advising.
• The successful applicant will participate in the formation of School policies related to the undergraduate curriculum but will not participate in decisions regarding promotion and tenure, graduate faculty membership, or policies unrelated to the curriculum except as they directly affect the lecturer’s role.
• The lecturer will be dedicated entirely to teaching and will not be required to develop, pursue, or maintain an independent research agenda.
• This assignment will allow a high level of dedication to effective teaching. The lecturer will be reviewed annually by the School Head. Based on the College and School guidelines, the lecturer will be eligible for promotion to Senior Lecturer.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications for the Lecturer include all of the following:

• Applications are welcomed from candidates with experience in the following areas: food service management, professional food production, and line management responsibilities (chef, sous-chef), or culinary-focused experience in the hospitality industry.
• Required qualifications include a Master of Science in Hospitality Management or a related field at the time employment begins, a minimum of 3 years of culinary experience, at least 3 years of undergraduate hospitality teaching experience, and evidence of both academic advising and recruitment experience.
• The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the term of the employment.

Desired Qualifications:

• A PhD in a related field is desired.

To be considered for this position, candidates must submit the following materials by October 1, 2026:

• Application including a general statement of interest in the position
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing academic and professional history
• Statement of specific teaching philosphy
• Contact information of three references

Only candidates who have uploaded all the required documents will be considered. Additional materials may be requested at a later stage in the selection process.

For additional information about the position, contact Dr. ontact Dr. Lucheng Wang ([e-mail]), Lecturer, Auburn University. Screening of applications will begin July 10, 2027, and continue until a candidate has been selected and recommended for appointment.

Contract Type

Annual Appointment

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact:Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence:We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You:Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama:The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone:Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

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