Lecturer in Professional Studies

Lecturer in Professional Studies

Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track

Department: Rural Resilience and Innovations - 251000

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution.

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)

Candidates who can demonstrate the following are desired:

• Master's Degree in Education or related field from an

accredited institution.

• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and communication

skills.

• Teaching experience with adult learners and/or online,

asynchronous teaching at the college level.

• Evidence of ability to advise and mentor students.

License/Certification Required

N/A

Description of the Department or Unit

The Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies at App State is one
of the university's fastest growing degree programs and allows
students to design their education by maximizing current career
experience and prior college credits. Professional Studies is one
of two programs in the Department of Rural Resilience and
Innovation (RRI). RRI is one of 17 departments in the College of
Arts and Sciences. The Professional Studies program emphasizes a
breadth of study designed to strengthen high-demand workforce
skills in management, leadership, technology and communication.
Students benefit from faculty members across the university who
understand a variety of professions and can give expert advice and
guidance to advance students' education and career. Professional
Studies serves students at all three App State campuses: Boone,
Hickory, and Online.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching and advising duties during the 9-month fall and spring
academic year and 1 month advising duties during the
summer.

Teaching (50%-75% during fall and spring)

• Teach "Foundations of Professional Studies"; "Capstone

Internship"

• Primary teaching duties will be online asynchronous

classes

• Teaching responsibilities will include 2-3 courses per semester

(fall and spring). Online teaching is expected with potential for
future in-person/hybrid courses.

• Fall: 2-3 sections of Foundations of Professional Studies
• Spring: 2-3 sections of Foundations of Professional

Studies

• Potential for summer overload: Summer I or Summer II: 1 section

of Foundations of Professional Studies and/or Capstone Internship
for an overload in the summer

• Create and update curriculum materials to reflect advancements

in the field.

Student Advising

• Serve as advisor for Professional Studies students and assist

Professional Studies director in internship coordination for the
remainder of the teaching load each semester.

• Advise and mentor Professional Studies students, guiding them

in their academic and career pursuits.

• Advise and mentor students for either Summer I or Summer

II

Service, Leadership, and Engagement

• Serve on department, college, and university committees
• The successful candidate will sincerely commit to promoting the

College's strategic Vision, Mission, and Values. For more
information, click
here.

• Participate in departmental and institutional committees and

contribute to academic program development.

• Collaborate with colleagues on innovative projects and

initiatives.

• Engage with the broader academic and professional communities

through outreach and service.

Proposed Date of Hire: 01/04/2027

Suggested Salary Range: Salary is competitive and
commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Closing Date: 11/27/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Evaluation of Applications Begins: 11/04/2026

To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/56742

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in
access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect
to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis
of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and
expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status,
genetic information or sexual orientation.

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