Practitioner in Residence in Computer Information Systems-Hickory, NC

Qualified candidates for this position will have at least 10 years of professional practice in their field of expertise and hold a Master's degree in Information Systems or related field with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the area of instruction.

Qualified candidates should also possess expertise/knowledge in multiple areas including: networking, programming (Python), database, systems analysis and design, business analytics, and/or cybersecurity.

For courses leading to certification faculty must either hold a current version of the certification or make a good faith effort to obtain the certification in a timely manner.

The Department of Computer Information Systems is housed in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University. The Walker College of Business is committed to ensuring that its graduates are equipped to succeed in an inclusive, innovative, and multicultural world.

Details about department programs and faculty/staff can be found here.
Individuals holding full-time non-tenure track positions are expected to teach the equivalent of 12 credit hours per academic semester and provide service to the institution.

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.

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.

For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University's Job Board:

The cover letter should be addressed to Dr. Ed Hassler, Search Committee Chair, Department of Computer Information Systems, Walker College of Business, Appalachian State University, Boone.

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.

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.