Lecturer, Academic, University Professor

Job Description

Overview

Auburn University Libraries invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure-track Lecturer position specializing in data tools, analysis, and visualization. Reporting to Assistant Dean for IT and Research Support, the successful candidate will support data literacy and research initiatives by designing and delivering instruction in a variety of formats, including in-person, virtual, and asynchronous learning environments, for both groups and individual learners.

This is a two-year limited-term appointment with the potential for multi-year renewal based on institutional need, available funding, and successful performance.

Auburn University Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL), Hathi Trust, Coalition for Networked Information (CNI), and other organizations of academic institutions. The Libraries has completed its strategic plan in alignment with Auburn University’s Strategic Plan 2035.

Auburn University is one of the nation’s premier public land-grant institutions. In 2024, it was ranked 47th among public universities by U.S. News and World Report. Auburn maintains high levels of research activity and high standards for teaching excellence, offering Bachelor’s, Master’s, Educational Specialist, Doctoral, and professional degrees. Its  enrollment of 34,145 students includes 27,907 undergraduates and 6,238 graduate and professional students.

The University is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, its positive work environment, its student engagement, and its beautiful campus.

Auburn residents enjoy a thriving community, recognized as one of the “best small towns in America,” with moderate climate and easy access to major cities or to beach and mountain recreational facilities. Situated along the rapidly developing I-85 corridor between Atlanta, Georgia, and Montgomery, Alabama, the combined Auburn-Opelika-Columbus statistical area has a population of over 500,000, with excellent public-school systems and regional medical centers in the areas.

Auburn University is understanding of, and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples. Additional information can be found on our website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-

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Salary / Benefits:
The minimum salary is $60,000; salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• 20 days of vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave annually

• Participation in the State Teachers’ Retirement System (mandatory)

• Additional voluntary retirement plan options

• Health, dental, life, and disability insurance

Special Instructions:
Application review will begin July 9, 2026, and will continue until a qualified candidate is selected and recommended for appointment.

A complete application must include:

• Letter of interest including specific teaching and research interests
• Curriculum vitae
• Transcripts
• Contact information for three current professional references, including mailing addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers
• Optional examples of completed data analyses or visualizations

Questions may be directed to the search committee chair, Adelia Grabowsky, at abg
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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.

Responsibilities

The Lecturer will provide instruction and support related to data-focused tools, methodologies, and workflows, including but not limited to R, ArcGIS, Tableau, Excel, Python, and other platforms used for data analysis and visualization.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing, promoting, delivering, and assessing outcome-based instructional programs in in-person, virtual, and asynchronous formats
• Creating learning opportunities that advance data literacy, research skills, and analytical workflows
• Conducting proactive outreach to Auburn University students, faculty, and staff; members of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System across all 67…