Practitioner in Residence for Dept of Management (Hickory Campus)

Practitioner in Residence for Dept of Management (Hickory Campus) Appalachian State University United States, North Carolina, Hickory Apr 16, 2026 Request to Recruit Position Title Practitioner in Residence for Dept of Management (Hickory Campus) Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track Provide Rank Practitioner in Residence Position Number 097401 VISA Sponsorship? VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S. Department Management - 255300 Working Location (City, State) Hickory, NC Position Summary Information Minimum Qualifications A Master's Degree in Business or a closely related discipline is required. If the Master's degree is in an area other than business, candidates must have received at least 18 credit hours in the discipline in which they would teach. Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required) The department seeks qualified candidates with relevant industry experience. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in Ethical and Sustainable Management, Evidence-Based Management, Organizational Behavior, and Human Resource Management. We are especially interested in individuals who demonstrate a strong commitment to student coaching and mentorship. Given the needs of our growing campus in Hickory, N.C., a strong commitment to community engagement and business outreach is essential. Additionally, teaching experience at the college level and 10+ years of relevant industry experience is preferred. License/Certification Required Description of the Department or Unit In the Department of Management, we are a vibrant community of teachers, scholars, and professional practitioners that are passionate about developing the next generation of business leaders. Our faculty have studied at the best universities in the world, have led global enterprises, and are successful entrepreneurs. The department offers two undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Business Administration ( BSBA) degree programs: the major in management ( MGT) and the major in hospitality and tourism management ( HOS). The department also offers, for both business and non-business majors, minors in innovation & entrepreneurship, human resource management, and sustainable business. At the graduate level, the Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management Program ( IOHRM) is an interdisciplinary and award-winning Master of Arts degree program offered jointly by the Department of Management and Department of Psychology. Also, management faculty provide instruction in the Master of Business Administration ( MBA) program offered by the Walker College of Business. The Walker College is an AACSB-accredited business school, and in 2019 was featured in The Princeton Review's edition of Best Business Schools. The Department of Management is the largest department within the Walker College of Business, which itself has the largest business school enrollment in the 17-campus UNC system (approximately 3,000 students). Essential Duties and Responsibilities The Management Department at Appalachian State University invites applications for a non-tenure track, nine-month Practitioner-in-Residence faculty position beginning Fall of 2026. The position will primarily serve Appalachian State's satellite campus in Hickory, NC. The faculty will teach four (4) management classes per semester and is encouraged to engage and develop relationships with the business community. Primary teaching duties will be in-person courses and holding office hours on the Hickory campus. Teaching duties may also include online and/or hybrid courses. The department seeks qualified candidates with relevant industry experience. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in Ethical and Sustainable Management, Evidence-Based Management, Organizational Behavior, and Human Resource Management. We are especially interested in individuals who demonstrate a strong commitment to student coaching and mentorship. Given the needs of our growing campus, a strong commitment to engaging with local businesses and community partners is essential. 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 08/01/2026 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

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Cover Letter/Letter of Interest Curriculum Vita Unofficial Graduate Transcripts (Academic Affairs requests these be included in external searches) List of three professional references with contact information included 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 04/16/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Evaluation of Applications Begins 04/30/2026 Search Chair Name Melissa Carsten Search Chair Email carstenmk@appstate.edu Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/53671 Posting Number FA00575P