Position: The Department of Finance in the Harbert College of Business at Auburn University seeks applications for a twelve-month, non-tenure track, non-tenure eligible teaching faculty position as a Senior Lecturer or Professor of Practice to serve as Executive Director of the Harbert Investment Center. This appointment is for a 3-year term with the renewal contingent upon availability of funds, the need for services, and satisfactory performance. Compensation will be competitive.

Responsibilities: The primary responsibility of the successful candidate for this position is to provide strategic direction to the Harbert Investment Center, which is home to our Financial Management Association Honor Society and Auburn Student Investment Fund. These organizations provide a fully integrated program that combines education, career preparation, industry intellectual capital, alumni engagement, and information resources to produce highly trained and prepared students for placements at elite financial institutions. In addition, these students represent the Harbert College of Business and Department of Finance in premier business engagements, leadership seminars, case competitions, corporate visits and continuing education programs designed to foster engagement and personal relationships within the university and beyond. Plans for the Harbert Investment Center include part-time directors of community engagement and research, as well as an assistant to the executive director, which would all report to the Executive Director. The successful candidate will also teach a selection of undergraduate finance courses. The successful candidate will be expected to bring experience, innovation, enthusiasm, and leadership to the Center and their courses. In so doing, the successful candidate is expected to remain current in this field of expertise through professional engagement and continuing professional education. In addition to executive director and instructional duties, the successful candidate will be expected to perform service to the university, college, and department.

About the Department & Programs: The Department of Finance comprises 14 tenure track faculty, 4 full-time lecturers, and 2 full-time positions devoted to the professional development of undergraduate students. The department also routinely hires approximately 10 adjuncts per semester. With over 950 majors, the Department of Finance is the largest department in the largest college at Auburn University. With a very successful Financial Management Honor Society, our undergraduate program boasts some of the highest starting salaries and some of the most successful placements at Auburn, many in investment banking. The Department of Finance also has a Ph.D. program and an M.S. in Finance program. Our faculty have diverse research interests and publish in top-tier journals, such as Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, Review of Financial Studies, and Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis. Additional information may be found at https://harbert.auburn.edu/about/academic-departments/finance.html.

 

About the College: The Harbert College of Business has a strong tradition of providing highly desirable graduates and generating knowledge that drives diverse business thought and sustainable business practice. The college and its programs consistently rank among the nation’s best public undergraduate and graduate business programs. The Harbert College has experienced steady enrollment growth in recent years and currently serves well over 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students through six academic departments offering eight undergraduate majors and multiple Masters and Ph.D. options. The college pioneered online masters and executive education programs that are now ranked among the very best in the nation. The college has invested in building a nationally recognized faculty that moves thought forward through research, engages with industry, and delivers relevant and current instruction.

About Auburn University: The Auburn family values tradition, yet eagerly prepares for the future. Rooted in more than 160 years of tradition, Auburn University occupies 1,841 acres and is the academic home to more than 30,000 students. Auburn’s commitment to active student engagement and professional success, and public/private partnerships garners a growing reputation for outreach and extension that delivers broad economic, health and societal impact. Auburn University is one of the best places to work in the state of Alabama, according to the 2024 America’s Best-in-State Employers list released by Forbes magazine.

Location: Auburn, AL, is a vibrant and thriving college town and community. Southern Living recently recognized the city of Auburn as one of the top small towns in the South and Money magazine named Auburn as the best place to live in Alabama. Known as the ‘Loveliest Village on the Plains,’ Auburn offers a high quality of life including a vibrant cultural scene at the new Gogue Performing Arts Center, SEC sports throughout the academic year, national award-winning chefs and restaurants, a K-12 school system that is top-ranked in the state, general and concierge healthcare options, and an exceptional College of Veterinary Medicine for pet care. The Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport is only 90 minutes away, with multiple shuttle service options to/from Auburn daily. Birmingham is a similar drive to the north and Montgomery, the state capital, is only 50 minutes to the southwest. Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples.

Auburn University is an EEO/Vet/Disability employer.