Assistant Professor in Applied Leadership & Business Communication

Assistant Professor in Applied Leadership & Business Communication

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• Position Title: Assistant Professor in Applied Leadership & Business Communication
• Tenure Status: Tenure Track
• Rank: Assistant Position
• Position Number: 062741
• VISA Sponsorship: Available;
  All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
• Department: Department of Media, Career Studies, and Leadership Development
• Working
  
  Location:
  
  Boone, NC

• An earned doctorate in a related field is required.
• Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required):
  Career and Technical Education/Organizational Leadership & Learning. The candidate should have expertise in Business Communications, International Business Communications, Cross-Cultural Communications, Data and Assessment, Learning Analytics, Professional Development, Organizational Learning and development, or closely related areas.
• Candidates who can demonstrate the following are desired:

• Professional experience to facilitate students’ application of principles and concepts related to business communications, cross-cultural communications, data and assessment, and learning analytics.
• Experience with in-person and online teaching/training/professional development.
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and communication skills.
• Applied professional experience in the discipline(s) being taught, demonstrating real‑world knowledge and current industry practices.
• Evidence of or potential for scholarship related to Career & Technical Education, Organizational Leadership and Learning, Business and Cross‑Cultural Communications or related areas.

• Extensive teaching in on‑campus environments as well as hybrid and online courses.
• Develop and deliver undergraduate and graduate courses related to business communications, cross‑cultural communications, data and assessment, learning analytics, leadership, and professional development.
• Create and update curriculum materials to reflect advancements in the field.
• Foster an inclusive and engaging learning environment that encourages critical thinking and creativity.

• Engage in high‑impact research related to Career & Technical Education, Organizational Leadership and Learning, Business and Cross‑Cultural Communications or related areas.
• Disseminate research findings through academic journals, conference presentations, public scholarship, or creative products.
• Pursue external funding opportunities to support research and creative projects.

• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, guiding them in their academic and career pursuits.

• Participate in departmental and institutional committees and contribute to academic program development.
• Collaborate with colleagues on innovative projects and initiatives.
• Engage with the broader academic and professional communities through outreach and service.

ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered. 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:

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest (up to three pages)
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of References with Contact Information

Required Documents

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents

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