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Posting Details Request to Recruit Position TitleLecturer in the Department of EconomicsTenure StatusNon-Tenure TrackProvide RankLecturerPosition Number0A1071VISA Sponsorship?VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.DepartmentEconomics - 255150Working Location (City, State)Boone, North Carolina Position Summary Information Minimum QualificationsA 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 UnitThe 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 ResponsibilitiesThe 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:Principles of Microeconomics,Principles of Macroeconomics, and/orBusiness Statistics.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 PositionFull Time PositionAppointment Type1.0Number Of Months Per Year11Physical Demands of Position Posting Details Information Proposed Date of Hire01/04/2027Suggested Salary RangeSalary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.ABD Consideration:N/A - ABD is not applicable for this position. See Minimum Qualifications. ABD DescriptionABD 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 ApplicantsA complete application consists of the following:cover lettercurriculum vitaea copy of graduate transcript(s)evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available)List and contact information for three professional references.UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty HiresThe 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 Date09/22/2026Closing DateOpen Until FilledYesEvaluation of Applications Begins10/09/2026Search Chair NameJennifer GallagherSearch Chair Emailgallagherjl@appstate.eduQuick LinkPosting NumberFA00609P

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