What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer in Department of Accounting position at Appalachian State University?
Posting Details
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Position Title Lecturer in Department of Accounting
Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track
Provide Rank Lecturer
Position Number 0A0841
VISA Sponsorship?
Department Accounting - 255050
Working Location (City, State) Boone, NC
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Accounting, or Master’s Degree with at least 18 hours of graduate Accounting coursework
Areas Of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)
Candidates with the following are desired:
N/A
Description Of The Department Or Unit
The Department of Accounting has an enrollment of approximately 600 undergraduate majors across three campuses, Boone, Hickory, and online, and approximately 30 students seeking the M.S. degree. The department has 24 full-time faculty members. Additional information about the Department of Accounting can be found here .
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
This is an 11-month position that will primarily serve Appalachian State University’s online accounting program. Primary teaching duties will be lower level accounting courses online.
Faculty members are expected to participate in service activities at the program, department, college, university, profession, and community levels.
Responsibilities will also include coaching and mentoring students. Remote positions are considered for qualified candidates.
Type of Position Full Time Position
Appointment Type 1.0
Number Of Months Per Year 11
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 08/10/2026
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.
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 12/17/2025
Search Chair Name Wenye Tang
Search Chair Email tangw1@appstate.edu
Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/52447
Posting Number FA00504P
Request to Recruit
Position Title Lecturer in Department of Accounting
Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track
Provide Rank Lecturer
Position Number 0A0841
VISA Sponsorship?
Department Accounting - 255050
Working Location (City, State) Boone, NC
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Accounting, or Master’s Degree with at least 18 hours of graduate Accounting coursework
Areas Of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)
Candidates with the following are desired:
- Relevant teaching experience, and/or
- 2 years recent relevant professional experience
- US GAAP experience/education
- Professional certification (ex. CPA or CMA )
N/A
Description Of The Department Or Unit
The Department of Accounting has an enrollment of approximately 600 undergraduate majors across three campuses, Boone, Hickory, and online, and approximately 30 students seeking the M.S. degree. The department has 24 full-time faculty members. Additional information about the Department of Accounting can be found here .
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
This is an 11-month position that will primarily serve Appalachian State University’s online accounting program. Primary teaching duties will be lower level accounting courses online.
Faculty members are expected to participate in service activities at the program, department, college, university, profession, and community levels.
Responsibilities will also include coaching and mentoring students. Remote positions are considered for qualified candidates.
Type of Position Full Time Position
Appointment Type 1.0
Number Of Months Per Year 11
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 08/10/2026
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
- List of three references with contact information
- Academic Transcript (unofficial is sufficient)
- Teaching Evaluations & Peer Reviews (provide if available)
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 12/17/2025
Search Chair Name Wenye Tang
Search Chair Email tangw1@appstate.edu
Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/52447
Posting Number FA00504P