Appalachian State
Assistant Professor in Applied Leadership & Business Communication Job at Appala
Appalachian State, Boone, NC, US, 28607
Posting Details
Request to Recruit
Position Title
Assistant Professor in Applied Leadership & Business Communication
Tenure Status
Tenure Track
Provide Rank
Assistant
Position Number
062741
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, NC
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
An earned doctorate in a related field is required.
Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)
The program invites applications for this faculty position in Career and Technical Education/Organizational Leadership & Learning. The candidate should have expertise in Business Communications, International Business Communications, Cross-Cultural Communications, Data and Assessment, Learning Analytics, Professional Development, Organizational Learning and development, or closely related areas.
Candidates who can demonstrate the following are desired:
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 programs in Career and Technical Education; Organizational Leadership & Learning; Media, Technology and Learning Design; Library Science; International Leadership; and School Administration. The department serves students at the Boone Campus and the new Hickory campus, in addition to App State Online students.
The Organizational Leadership and Learning Flight Path Program is a project-based program designed to meet the needs of each student. All students will engage with universal concepts that apply to every career path, such as:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching
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.
Posting Details Information
Proposed Date of Hire
08/15/2026
Suggested Salary Range
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
ABD Consideration:
ABD with reduction in rank and salary (see desc. below)
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
For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University's Job Board:
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.
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
11/19/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins
01/15/2026
Search Chair Name
Kevin Sutton
Search Chair Email
suttonkg@appstate.edu
Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/52557
Posting Number
FA00543P
Request to Recruit
Position Title
Assistant Professor in Applied Leadership & Business Communication
Tenure Status
Tenure Track
Provide Rank
Assistant
Position Number
062741
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, NC
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
An earned doctorate in a related field is required.
Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)
The program invites applications for this faculty position in Career and Technical Education/Organizational Leadership & Learning. The candidate should have expertise in Business Communications, International Business Communications, Cross-Cultural Communications, Data and Assessment, Learning Analytics, Professional Development, Organizational Learning and development, or closely related areas.
Candidates who can demonstrate the following are desired:
- Professional experience to facilitate students' application of principles and concepts related to business communications, cross-cultural communications, data and assessment, and learning analytics.
- Experience with in-person and online teaching/training/professional development.
- Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and communication skills.
- Applied professional experience in the discipline(s) being taught, demonstrating real-world knowledge and current industry practices.
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 programs in Career and Technical Education; Organizational Leadership & Learning; Media, Technology and Learning Design; Library Science; International Leadership; and School Administration. The department serves students at the Boone Campus and the new Hickory campus, in addition to App State Online students.
The Organizational Leadership and Learning Flight Path Program is a project-based program designed to meet the needs of each student. All students will engage with universal concepts that apply to every career path, such as:
- Leadership and business foundations
- Effective communication and teamwork
- Career management
- Project management
- Professional learning and development
- Entrepreneurial thinking and innovative problem-solving
- Data analysis, digital literacy, and the use of technology in leadership
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching
- Extensive teaching in on-campus environments as well as hybrid and online courses.
- Develop and deliver undergraduate and graduate courses related to business communications, cross-cultural communications, data and assessment, learning analytics, leadership, and professional development.
- Create and update curriculum materials to reflect advancements in the field.
- Foster an inclusive and engaging learning environment that encourages critical thinking and creativity.
- Engage in high-impact research related to Career & Technical Education, Organizational Leadership and Learning, Business and Cross-Cultural Communications or related areas.
- Disseminate research findings through academic journals, conference presentations, public scholarship, or creative products.
- Pursue external funding opportunities to support research and creative projects.
- Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, guiding them in their academic and career pursuits.
- 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.
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.
Posting Details Information
Proposed Date of Hire
08/15/2026
Suggested Salary Range
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
ABD Consideration:
ABD with reduction in rank and salary (see desc. below)
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
For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University's Job Board:
- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest (up to three pages)
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of References with Contact Information
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.
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
11/19/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins
01/15/2026
Search Chair Name
Kevin Sutton
Search Chair Email
suttonkg@appstate.edu
Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/52557
Posting Number
FA00543P