Lecturer

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Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track Provide Rank Lecturer Position Number 0A1051 VISA Sponsorship? VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S. Department Computer Information Systems - 255100 Working Location (City, State) Remote

Position Summary Information

Areas of Interest and Preferred Qualifications (No Minimum Level Required) A strong preference will be given to candidates with education in computer information systems or a related discipline, along with prior teaching experience in higher education and analytics with spreadsheet technology.

It is also preferred that the successful candidate hold the MOS Excel Associate 365 Apps certification at the time of hire or commit to obtaining it within 60 days of employment (administered through the CIS department). Experience troubleshooting technical issues in computing environments is highly desirable. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to support students and faculty in technology-based learning and assessment settings. License/Certification Required N/A Description of the Department or Unit The Department of Computer Information Systems is housed in the Walker College of Businesshttps: // business.appstate.edu/ at Appalachian State University. The Walker College of Business is committed to ensuring that its graduates are equipped to succeed in an increasingly innovative, multicultural, and interdependent world. Details about department programs and faculty/staff can be found athttps: // cis.appstate.edu/. Essential Duties and Responsibilities This is a remote position with primary responsibility for teaching the introductory spreadsheet analytics course (CIS 1060) in the Flight Path program. Each course assignment is delivered over an 8-week term, with the teaching assignment distributed across the academic year as follows:

● Fall 1: 2 courses● Fall 2: 2 courses● Spring 1: 2 courses● Spring 2: 2 courses● Summer: 2 courses

The Lecturer will be expected to effectively use and manage technology platforms that support online instruction and assessment, using Canvas as the learning management system, GMetrix for exam preparation and assessment, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365, and other instructional and testing platforms that support student learning and certification activities. The Lecturer will also be expected to participate in service activities at the program, department, college, university, profession, and community levels, and responsibilities will include coaching and mentoring students. Type of Position Full Time Position Appointment Type 1.0 Number Of Months Per Year 11 Physical Demands of Position To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Posting Details Information

Suggested Salary Range Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. ABD Consideration: N/A - ABD is not applicable for this position. See Minimum Qualifications. ABD Description ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate's salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.

No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered. Special Instructions to Applicants For a complete application, please apply and submit all required documents electronically through Appalachian State University's Job Board:

UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution. Posting Date 09/04/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Evaluation of Applications Begins 09/16/2026 Search Chair Name Pranith Abbaraju Search Chair Email [email protected] Quick Link https: // appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/55940 Posting Number FA00600P

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