[AISWorld] Non-Tenure Track Faculty Positions - Computer Information Systems

[Lakshmi Iyer]

The Department of Computer Information Systems in the Walker College of
Business at Appalachian State University invites applications for one or
more full-time, benefit earning, non-tenure track faculty positions,
beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020, subject to funding.
Students majoring or minoring in the Computer Information Systems (BSBA)
degree at Appalachian State University gain valuable professional skills
and capabilities, enabling them to pursue a wide variety of
technology-related careers. The CIS major teaches students how to
successfully interface between the technical and management aspects within
companies.

Minimum qualifications for candidates for non-tenure track positions
include an earned Master’s degree in Information Systems or closely related
field prior to July 1, 2019 from an accredited institution.  Skills
necessary include a demonstrated proficiency in teaching computer
information systems subject matter with the ability to integrate business
analytics concepts and spreadsheet skills into course content. 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.

Qualified applicants should submit a complete application electronically as
a single PDF file. The file must contain the following: cover letter,
curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations, if available,
and names and contact information for three references. The cover letter
should be addressed to Dr. Sandra Vannoy, Search Committee Chair,
Department of Computer Information Systems, Walker College of Business,
Appalachian State University, Boone, N.C. 28608-2115. Please submit your
application file electronically to Dr. Sandra Vannoy at
vannoysa at appstate.edu.

Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application
process by contacting Maranda Maxey, Director & ADA/504 Coordinator, at
828-262-3056 or maxeymr at appstate.edu.

Review of applications will begin on March 25, 2019 and will continue until
the position(s) is filled.

Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains,
prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who
understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable
future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a
spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to
acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and
determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses
in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls about
19,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than
150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational
programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and
conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin,
religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age,
disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Appalachian State University is committed to developing and allocating
resources to the fundamental task of creating a diverse campus culture. We
value diversity as the expression of human similarities and differences, as
well as the importance of a living and learning environment conducive to
knowledge, respect, acceptance, understanding and global awareness. Learn
more at http://diversity.appstate.edu.

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be contingent upon
the University's receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be
required before the hiring process can be completed.