Practitioner in Residence Department of Accounting

Practitioner in Residence for Department of Accounting

Position Summary:

An 11‑month fixed‑term position primarily serving Appalachian State University’s online accounting program. The role includes teaching upper‑level accounting courses online, coaching and mentoring students, and participating in service activities at program, departmental, college, university, professional, and community levels. Remote work is considered.

• Tenure Status:
  Non‑Tenure Track
• Rank:
  Lecturer
• Position Number: TBA
• VISA Sponsorship:
  Not available; candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Location:
  
  Boone, Hickory, and online (online focus)
• Proposed Date of Hire: 08/10/2026
• Full‑Time
• Term: 11 months
• Salary:
  Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• Master’s Degree in Accounting or closely related field.
• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in Accounting or a closely related field.

Professional certification (e.g., CPA or CMA) is preferred but not required.

The Department of Accounting enrolls approximately 600 undergraduate majors across three campuses (Boone, Hickory, and online) and about 30 MS degree students, supported by 24 full‑time faculty members.

• Teach upper‑level accounting courses online.
• Coaching and mentoring students.
• Participate in service activities at program, department, college, university, professional, and community levels.
• Engage in program and departmental activities as required.

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• List of three references with contact information
• Teaching Evaluations & Peer Reviews (optional)

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.

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.

Posting Date: 11/19/2025. Closing Date:
Open Until Filled.

Evaluation of Applications Begins: 12/17/2025.

Search Chair:
Wenye Tang;
Email: tangw
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