Lecturer in Professional Studies

Appalachian State University; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian State University invites applications for a Lecturer in Professional Studies in the Rural Resilience and Innovations department. The position is non-tenure track, nine-month academic year with summer advising duties, teaching Foundations of Professional Studies and Capstone Internship, primarily online.

Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in Education or related field, possess strong interpersonal skills, and have experience advising students.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated ability to teach adult learners and online courses.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience advising and mentoring students.

Responsibilities

• Teach Foundations of Professional Studies and Capstone Internship, primarily online asynchronous.
• Deliver 2-3 courses per semester with potential in-person/hybrid options.
• Create and update curriculum materials reflecting field advancements.
• Advise and mentor Professional Studies students and coordinate internships.
• Engage in service, leadership, and engagement via committees and outreach.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Online teaching

Mentoring students

Adult learning

Education

Master's Degree in Education or related field

Job description

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 anaccredited institution.
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and communicationskills.
• 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 oneof the university's fastest growing degree programs and allowsstudents to design their education by maximizing current careerexperience and prior college credits. Professional Studies is oneof two programs in the Department of Rural Resilience andInnovation (RRI). RRI is one of 17 departments in the College ofArts and Sciences. The Professional Studies program emphasizes abreadth of study designed to strengthen high-demand workforceskills in management, leadership, technology and communication.Students benefit from faculty members across the university whounderstand a variety of professions and can give expert advice andguidance to advance students' education and career. ProfessionalStudies 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 springacademic year and 1 month advising duties during thesummer.

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

• Teach "Foundations of Professional Studies"; "CapstoneInternship"
  • Primary teaching duties will be online asynchronousclasses
• Teaching responsibilities will include 2-3 courses per semester(fall and spring). Online teaching is expected with potential forfuture in-person/hybrid courses.
  • Fall: 2-3 sections of Foundations of Professional Studies
  • Spring: 2-3 sections of Foundations of ProfessionalStudies
  • Potential for summer overload: Summer I or Summer II: 1 sectionof Foundations of Professional Studies and/or Capstone Internshipfor an overload in the summer
• Create and update curriculum materials to reflect advancementsin the field.

Student Advising

• Serve as advisor for Professional Studies students and assistProfessional Studies director in internship coordination for theremainder of the teaching load each semester.
• Advise and mentor Professional Studies students, guiding themin their academic and career pursuits.
  • Advise and mentor students for either Summer I or SummerII

Service, Leadership, and Engagement

• Serve on department, college, and university committees
• The successful candidate will sincerely commit to promoting theCollege's strategic Vision, Mission, and Values. For moreinformation, .
• Participate in departmental and institutional committees andcontribute to academic program development.
• Collaborate with colleagues on innovative projects andinitiatives.
• Engage with the broader academic and professional communitiesthrough outreach and service.

Proposed Date of Hire: 01/04/2027

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

Closing Date: 11/27/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Evaluation of Applications Begins: 11/04/2026

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