Lecturer of Career & Technical Education (CTE) - Business Communications

Appalachian State University; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian State University invites applications for a Lecturer of Career & Technical Education (CTE) - Business Communications. The appointment is non-tenure track, with in-person teaching responsibilities in Boone and/or Hickory, NC.

The candidate will teach multiple courses per semester, participate in committees, and support the department's mission and values. The department emphasizes preparing students for teaching, administrative, and service roles in business and industry.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Career & Technical Education or a closely related field.
• 5 years of professional experience in Career & Technical Education, Business Communications or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Teach Business Communications, Personal Money Management, Leadership Minor courses, and CTE teacher education courses, as needed.
• Serve on department, college, and university committees.
• Primary teaching duties will be in-person classes in Boone and/or Hickory.
• Teaching responsibilities will include four courses per semester. In-person and online teaching is expected.

Skills

Professional experience

Education

Master's degree in CTE or related field

Job description

Position Title

Lecturer of Career & Technical Education (CTE) - Business Communications

Tenure Status

Non-Tenure Track

Provide Rank

Lecturer

Position Number

008431

VISA Sponsorship

VISA sponsorship is available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.

Department

Media, Career Studies, and Leadership Development - 260750

Working Location (City, State)

Boone and/or Hickory, NC

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Career & Technical Education or a closely related field
• 5 years of professional experience in Career & Technical Education, Business Communications or a closely related field.

Areas of Interest and Preferred Qualifications (No Minimum Level Required)

The department is especially interested in candidates with professional experience and teaching interests in the area of Business Communications.

License/Certification Required

N/A

Description of the Department or Unit

The Department of Media, Career Studies, and Leadership Development is one of five departments in the Reich College of Education, offering programs that prepare students for employment in a wide variety of teaching, administrative, and service roles, as well as employment or career advancement in business and industry. The department includes Career and Technical Education, Organizational Leadership & Learning, and Media, Technology and Learning Design programs. The department serves students at the main campus in Boone and the new Hickory campus, in addition to AppState Online and Flight Path students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach Business Communications, Personal Money Management, Leadership Minor courses, and CTE teacher education courses, as needed.
• Serve on department, college, and university committees.
• Primary teaching duties will be in-person classes in Boone and/or Hickory.
• Teaching responsibilities will include four courses per semester. In-person and online teaching is expected.
• The successful candidate will sincerely commit to promoting the College's strategic Vision, Mission, and Values. For more information, click here.

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.

Proposed Date of Hire

01/01/2027

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.

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

09/23/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Evaluation of Applications Begins

10/14/2026

Search Chair Name

Tempestt Adams

Search Chair Email

[e-mail]

Quick Link

https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/55708

Posting Number

FA00596P