Lecturer of Career & Technical Education (CTE) - Business Communications

Posting Details Request to Recruit Position TitleLecturer of Career & Technical Education (CTE) - Business CommunicationsTenure StatusNon-Tenure TrackProvide RankLecturerPosition Number008431VISA Sponsorship?VISA sponsorship is available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.DepartmentMedia, Career Studies, and Leadership Development - 260750Working Location (City, State)Boone and/or Hickory, NC Position Summary Information Minimum QualificationsMaster’s Degree in Career & Technical Education or a closely related field5 years of professional experience in Career & Technical Education, Business Communications or a closely related field.Areas of Interest and Preferred Qualifications (No Minimum Level Required)The department is especially interested in candidates with professional experience and teaching interests in the area of Business Communications.License/Certification Required N/ADescription of the Department or UnitThe Department of Media, Career Studies, and Leadership Development is one of five departments in the Reich College of Education, offering programs that prepare students for employment in a wide variety of teaching, administrative, and service roles, as well as employment or career advancement in business and industry. The department includes Career and Technical Education, Organizational Leadership & Learning, and Media, Technology and Learning Design programs. The department serves students at the main campus in Boone and the new Hickory campus, in addition to AppState Online and Flight Path students.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesTeach Business Communications, Personal Money Management, Leadership Minor courses, and CTE teacher education courses, as needed.Serve on department, college, and university committees.Primary teaching duties will be in-person classes in Boone and/or Hickory.Teaching responsibilities will include four courses per semester. In-person and online teaching is expected.The successful candidate will sincerely commit to promoting the College’s strategic Vision, Mission, and Values. For more information, click here.Type of PositionFull Time PositionAppointment Type1.0Number Of Months Per Year9Physical Demands of PositionTo 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 Proposed Date of Hire01/01/2027Suggested Salary RangeSalary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.ABD Consideration:N/A - ABD is not applicable for this position. See Minimum Qualifications. ABD DescriptionABD 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 ApplicantsFor a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s Job Board:• Cover Letter• Resume/CV• A Statement of Teaching Interests• Evidence of Teaching• List of at least three references with contact informationOfficial transcripts of all graduate level work, although not required with the application, will be required prior to appointment.UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty HiresThe 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 Date09/23/2026Closing DateOpen Until FilledYesEvaluation of Applications Begins10/14/2026Search Chair NameTempestt AdamsSearch Chair View email address on click.appcast.io LinkPosting NumberFA00596P