What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer in Computer Information Systems position at Appalachian State?
Posting Details
Request to Recruit
Position Title
Lecturer in Computer Information Systems
Tenure Status
Non-Tenure Track
Provide Rank
Lecturer
Position Number
097301
Department
Computer Information Systems - 255100
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum qualifications for candidates include a Master's degree in Information Systems or related field with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the area of instruction.
Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)
Qualified candidates should also possess expertise / knowledge in areas including : networking, programming (Python), database, systems analysis and design, business analytics / Microsoft Excel, and / or cybersecurity.
License / Certification Required
For courses leading to certification, faculty must either hold a current version of the certification or make a good faith effort to obtain the certification in a timely manner.
Description of the Department or Unit
The Department of Computer Information Systems is housed in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University. The Walker College of Business is committed to ensuring that its graduates are equipped to succeed in an inclusive, innovative, and multicultural world.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Details about department programs and faculty / staff can be found here .
Individuals holding full-time non-tenure track positions are expected to teach the equivalent of 12 credit hours per academic semester and provide service to the institution.
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 / 18 / 2025
Suggested Salary Range
50,000 - $57,866
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 :
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Teaching evaluations, if available
- List of at least three professional references with contact information
The cover letter should be addressed to Dr. Ed Hassler, Search Committee Chair, Department of Computer Information Systems, Walker College of Business, Appalachian State University, Boone.
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 / 16 / 2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Evaluation of Applications Begins
01 / 31 / 2025
Search Chair Name
Ed Hassler
Search Chair Email
hassleree@appstate.edu
Quick Link
https : / / appstate.peopleadmin.com / postings / 49172
Posting Number
FA00274P
Salary : $50,000 - $57,866
