Practitioner in Residence in Computer Information Systems-Hickory, NC

Posting Details

Request to Recruit

Position Title

Practitioner in Residence in Computer Information Systems-Hickory, NC

Tenure Status

Non-Tenure Track

Provide Rank

Lecturer

Position Number

097421

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Department

Computer Information Systems - 255100

Working Location (City, State)

Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified candidates for this position will have at least 10 years of professional practice in their field of expertise and hold 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 multiple areas including: networking, programming (Python), database, systems analysis and design, business analytics, 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

1.0

Number Of Months Per Year

9

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

$63,000 - $67,000

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

01/27/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Evaluation of Applications Begins

02/10/2025

Search Chair Name

Ed Hassler

Search Chair Email

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Posting Number

FA00274P