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, nine-month, 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.

• Instructor of record for several vital undergraduate horticulture courses, including:
  • 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)
  • HORT 5210/6210 – Landscape Bidding, Installation, and Maintenance (4 credits)
• Semester-based course load of 12 credits taught per semester, with assignments negotiable with the department head based on departmental needs.
• Advising the Auburn University Landscape and Nursery Association (AULNA) student club.
• Participation on the Student Scholarships and Awards Committee.
• Training students in hands‑on learning opportunities at the Auburn University Transformation Garden.

• 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.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and maintenance of legal authorization to work for the term of employment.

• Strong background and experience in ornamental horticulture.
• Commercial landscape design, construction, and maintenance.
• Student recruitment.
• Undergraduate student club advising.
• Training students for successful competition in national events such as the NALP National Collegiate Landscape Competition.