What are the responsibilities and job description for the Practitioner in Residence for Department of Accounting - Hickory, NC position at Appalachian State University?
Posting Details
Request to Recruit
Position Title
Practitioner in Residence for Department of Accounting - Hickory, NC
Tenure Status
Non-Tenure Track
Provide Rank
Lecturer
Position Number
097411
Department
Accounting - 255050
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Accounting or closely related field.
- At least 15 years of relevant professional experience in Accounting or a closely related field.
Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)
The department is interested in candidates with several years of professional experience with a professional certification (e.g., CPA or CMA).
License / Certification Required
N / A
Description of the Department or Unit
The Department of Accounting has an enrollment of approximately 400 undergraduate majors and approximately 40 students seeking the M.S. degree. The department has 22 full-time faculty members. Additional information about the Department of Accounting can be found here .
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The position will primarily serve Appalachian State University's new campus in Hickory, NC.
The position involves teaching four (4) accounting classes per semester and serving on department, college, and University committees. Primary teaching duties will be in-person classes in Hickory, NC.
Additional teaching duties could also include online or in-person courses in Boone, NC.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a sincere commitment to the Walker College of Business Inclusive Excellence statement, click here .
Type of Position
Full Time Position
Appointment Type
Number Of Months Per Year
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
Proposed Date of Hire
08 / 11 / 2025
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 below-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.
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
01 / 27 / 2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Evaluation of Applications Begins
02 / 14 / 2025
Search Chair Name
Scot Justice
Search Chair Email
justicese@appstate.edu
Quick Link
https : / / appstate.peopleadmin.com / postings / 49557
Posting Number
FA00313P
