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Position Title Lecturer in the Department of Economics Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track Provide Rank Lecturer Position Number 0A1071 VISA Sponsorship? VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S. Department Economics - 255150 Working Location (City, State) Boone, North Carolina
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
A Master's Degree in Economics or a closely related discipline is required.
Areas of Interest and Preferred Qualifications (No Minimum Level Required)
Relevant online teaching experience at the university level.
License/Certification 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 non-tenure-track, full-time, 11-month faculty position.
The proposed start date is January 2027 (Spring semester); however, a Fall 2027 start date may also be considered.
The faculty member will primarily support online teaching needs in one or more of the following areas:
Opportunities for face-to-face teaching may also be available but are not required.
In addition to instructional duties, the faculty member will contribute to service activities in the department, college, and university.
Type of Position Full Time Position Appointment Type 1.0 Number Of Months Per Year 11 Physical Demands of Position
Posting Details Information
Proposed Date of Hire 01/04/2027 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
A complete application consists of the following:
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 09/22/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Evaluation of Applications Begins 10/09/2026 Search Chair Name Jennifer Gallagher Search Chair Email gallagherjl@appstate.edu Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/56211 Posting Number FA00609P
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| Location | Boone, NC |
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