Horticulture Lecturer Auburn
Employment type: Full-Time
Application Due Date: August 30, 2026
Department of Horticulture
Horticulture Lecturer
The Department of Horticulture in the College of Agriculture at Auburn University is seeking
applications for the position of Horticulture Lecturer. This faculty position is a full-time, ninemonth, non-tenure-track, 100% instruction appointment that may be renewed annually contingent
upon satisfactory performance. There may be an opportunity for a separate appointment during the
summer for additional instructional and student-related activities. Full-time positions are eligible
for benefits, including health insurance. The projected start date is January 4, 2027.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be instructor of record for several vital
undergraduate horticulture courses that may include, but are not limited to: HORT 2210 –
Landscape Gardening (4 credits); HORT 3280 – Landscape Construction (4 credits); HORT 3910 –
Professional Landscape (3 credits); HORT 3950 – Careers in Horticulture (2 credits); and HORT
5210/6210 – Landscape Bidding, Installation, and Maintenance (4 credits). The semester-based
course load will be in keeping with college instructional workload guidelines, with 12 credits taught
per semester. Course assignments could be changed and/or negotiated with the department head
as needed and agreed upon based on the needs of the department. The incumbent will advise the
Auburn University Landscape and Nursery Association (AULNA) student club and participate on the
Student Scholarships and Awards Committee. The instructor will participate in training students in
hands-on learning opportunities at the Auburn University Transformation Garden.
Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include an earned Ph.D. in horticulture from an accredited
institution or a doctorate in a closely related plant science discipline by the time employment
begins; experience as an instructor of record for undergraduate horticulture or related plant
science courses at the university or community college level; a passion for training the next
generation of leaders through highly engaged instruction and hands-on learning; and excellent
communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. The incumbent must meet eligibility
requirements for work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and
maintain legal authorization to work for the term of employment.
305 West Samford Avenue, Auburn, AL 36849-5408 Phone: 334-844-8906
hort.auburn.edu
Desirable qualifications include: A strong background and experience in the following areas are
highly desirable: ornamental horticulture; commercial landscape design, construction, and
maintenance; student recruitment; undergraduate student club advising; and training students for
successful competition in national events such as the NALP National Collegiate Landscape
Competition.
Application: Applicants must apply for the position by visiting the link: Lecturer in Auburn
University, AL | Auburn University and attach the following: 1) a cover letter that addresses
experience pertinent to all position responsibilities, 2) current curriculum vitae, 3) copies of all
academic transcripts, 4) a one-to-two-page statement of teaching philosophy and vision for the
position, and 5) Four professional references with contact information. Only complete applications
will be considered. To ensure consideration for the position, applicants are encouraged to apply by
close of business on August 31, 2026. The position will remain open until filled. Questions
concerning the position should be directed to: Dr. Daniel Wells, Search Committee Chair, email:
daniel.wells@auburn.edu
The University: Auburn University is an R1: Doctoral University and one of the nation’s premier
land-, sea-, and space-grant institutions, with an enrollment of 34,000 graduate and undergraduate
students. The University is located in the city of Auburn in east-central Alabama, approximately 100
miles southwest of Atlanta, Georgia; southeast of Birmingham, Alabama; and about 60 miles
northeast of the state capital, Montgomery. Auburn has a highly ranked public school system, a
vibrant economy, and an excellent quality of life. The University is ranked in the top 50 public
universities for its undergraduate programs. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit
www.auburn.edu for more information.
The Department: The Department of Horticulture was established in 1908. It is one of eight
academic departments in the College of Agriculture and is composed of 16 faculty members. The
Department of Horticulture offers four undergraduate areas of specialization: landscape
horticulture, nursery and greenhouse science, fruit and vegetable production, and pre-landscape
architecture. It is also the headquarters for the agricultural science degree program. Graduate
programs include a Certificate in Public Horticulture and M.Ag., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in
horticulture. For more information concerning the department, please visit: https://agriculture.auburn.edu/hort/
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