What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1-Year, Lecturer - Learning, Teaching and Curriculum position at Appalachian State University?
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Position Title 1-Year, Lecturer - Learning, Teaching and Curriculum
Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track
Provide Rank Lecturer
Position Number 008431
VISA Sponsorship? VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Department Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum - 260050
Working Location (City, State) Boone, NC
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
The Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum in the Reich College of Education at Appalachian State University seeks qualified candidates to fill a 1-year, non- tenure-track position at the Lecturer level in Education.
Minimum qualifications for the position include the following:
Eligibility for North Carolina teaching licensure required.
Description Of The Department Or Unit
The Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum is the Reich College of Education’s largest Department, serving future and current K-12 Teachers and Curriculum Specialists.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include teaching pre-service Elementary EducationP courses at the undergraduate level. Pre-service education courses may include methods and related education courses; generalist education courses that include curriculum design, assessment, language learning; classroom management; practicum supervision; and/or student teaching supervision.. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, attending departmental/program level meetings, participating in partnerships and professional development with area schools, and teaching at off-campus sites. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Type of Position Full Time Position
Appointment Type 1.0
Number Of Months Per Year 9
Physical Demands of Position
Typical physical demands of classroom and educational environments in a professional position at a university.
Posting Details Information
Proposed Date of Hire 08/10/2024
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
For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s Job Board:
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 06/24/2026
Closing Date 07/08/2026
Open Until Filled No
Evaluation of Applications Begins 07/06/2026
Search Chair Name Lisa Poling
Search Chair Email Rachel Wilson
Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/54774
Posting Number FA00338P
Request to Recruit
Position Title 1-Year, Lecturer - Learning, Teaching and Curriculum
Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track
Provide Rank Lecturer
Position Number 008431
VISA Sponsorship? VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Department Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum - 260050
Working Location (City, State) Boone, NC
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
The Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum in the Reich College of Education at Appalachian State University seeks qualified candidates to fill a 1-year, non- tenure-track position at the Lecturer level in Education.
Minimum qualifications for the position include the following:
- Master’s Degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or closely related area;
- Ability to teach education core and methods courses at the undergraduate level;
- Commitment to working in a community of practice, to a social constructivist perspective of teaching and learning, to the integration of field experiences in professional coursework, and to working with diverse populations;
- Three years minimum teaching experience in P-12 school settings required;
- Eligibility for North Carolina teaching licensure.
- Experience working with and/or teaching courses to undergraduate teacher education candidates;
- Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with public schools;
- Experience with supervising and mentoring preservice teacher candidates in the field and/or coordinating/monitoring supervision of candidates’ placements;
- Expertise surrounding authentic and standard-based assessments
Eligibility for North Carolina teaching licensure required.
Description Of The Department Or Unit
The Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum is the Reich College of Education’s largest Department, serving future and current K-12 Teachers and Curriculum Specialists.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include teaching pre-service Elementary EducationP courses at the undergraduate level. Pre-service education courses may include methods and related education courses; generalist education courses that include curriculum design, assessment, language learning; classroom management; practicum supervision; and/or student teaching supervision.. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, attending departmental/program level meetings, participating in partnerships and professional development with area schools, and teaching at off-campus sites. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Type of Position Full Time Position
Appointment Type 1.0
Number Of Months Per Year 9
Physical Demands of Position
Typical physical demands of classroom and educational environments in a professional position at a university.
Posting Details Information
Proposed Date of Hire 08/10/2024
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
For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s Job Board:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- List of at least three professional references with contact information
- License/Certification, if available (Under Optional Documents)
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 06/24/2026
Closing Date 07/08/2026
Open Until Filled No
Evaluation of Applications Begins 07/06/2026
Search Chair Name Lisa Poling
Search Chair Email Rachel Wilson
Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/54774
Posting Number FA00338P