Posting Details
Request to Recruit Position Title: Lecturer in the Department of Economics
Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track Provide Rank: Lecturer Position Number: 094801
VISA Sponsorship: VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Department of Economics - 255150 Working Location: City, State Boone, NC
Position Summary Information Minimum Qualifications A Masters Degree in Economics or a closely related discipline is required. Areas of Interest No Minimum Level Required Relevant teaching experience at the university level. LicenseCertification Required Description of the Department or Unit The Department of Economics is an intellectually vibrant community that values excellence in both research and teaching and has well-established strengths in environmental resource experimental and behavioral economics.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities The Department of Economics at Appalachian State University invites applications for a full-time non-tenure-track 9-month faculty position for the 2026-27 academic year with expectation of renewal. The successful candidate will support teaching in one or more of the following areas: • Principles of Microeconomics • Principles of Macroeconomics • Business Statistics Teaching responsibilities may include courses offered at the Boone and Hickory campuses as well as online. In addition to teaching, the faculty member will contribute to service activities at the department, college, and university levels.
Type of Position Full Time Position Appointment Type 1.0 Number Of Months Per Year 9
Physical Demands of Position Posting Details Information Proposed Date of Hire 08102026 Suggested Salary Range Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
ABD Consideration NA - 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 candidates 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 Universitys Job Board. A complete application consisting of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a copy of their graduate transcript, evidence of teaching effectiveness if available, and contact information for three professional references.
UNC System Code Section 6102 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 03042026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Evaluation of Applications Begins 03182026 Search Chair Name Imran Arif Search Chair Email arifi@appstate.edu Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/53263 Posting Number FA00546P
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Applicant Documents Required Documents • Cover Letter • Letter of Interest • Curriculum Vitae • List of References with Contact Information • Transcript-Graduate (Unofficial) - No Password Protected Documents Optional Documents • Teaching Evaluations & Peer Reviews