Request to Recruit
| Position Title |
Assistant Professor in Organizational Leadership and Learning |
| Tenure Status |
Tenure Track |
| Provide Rank |
Assistant |
| Position Number |
086481 |
| Department |
Media, Career Studies, and Leadership Development - 260750 |
Position Summary Information
| Minimum Qualifications |
An earned doctorate with specific expertise related to Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Science, Technology & Operations Management, Project Management & Leadership, Contextual Leadership, Organizational Learning & Development, Talent Development or closely related areas.
ABD will be considered (see details below). |
| Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required) |
The program invites applications for this faculty position in Organizational Leadership and Learning with areas of expertise in Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Science, Technology & Operations Management, Project Management & Leadership, Contextual Leadership, Organizational Learning & Development, Talent Development or closely related areas.
Candidates who can demonstrate the following are desired:
- Professional experience to facilitate students' application of principles and concepts in organizational leadership and learning scenarios.
- Experience with online teaching/training/professional development.
- Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and communication skills.
- Evidence of or potential for scholarship related to Organizational Leadership and Learning.
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| License/Certification Required |
N/A |
| Description of the Department or Unit |
The Department of Media, Career Studies and Leadership Development is one of five departments in the Reich College of Education, offering programs that prepare students for employment in a wide variety of teaching, administrative and service roles, as well as employment or career advancement in business and industry. The department includes programs in Career and Technical Education; the newly formed Organizational Leadership & Learning program; Media, Technology and Learning Design; Library Science; International Leadership; and School Administration.
The new App State online BS in Organizational Leadership and Learning is a project-based program designed to meet the needs of each student. All students will engage with universal concepts that apply to every career path, such as:
- Business, leadership, and management foundations
- Effective communication and teamwork
- Career management
- Project management
- Professional learning and development
- Entrepreneurial thinking and innovative problem-solving
- Data analysis, digital literacy and the use of technology in leadership
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| Essential Duties and Responsibilities |
- Teaching
- Extensive teaching in fully online course as well as some hybrid and on-campus environments.
- Develop and deliver undergraduate courses related to leadership, professional development, project management, and data/digital literacy.
- Create and update curriculum materials to reflect advancements in the field.
- Foster an inclusive and engaging learning environment that encourages critical thinking and creativity.
- Research and Scholarship
- Engage in high-impact research in areas related to organizational leadership, learning, and related areas.
- Disseminate research findings through academic journals, conference presentations, public scholarship, and/or creative products.
- Pursue external funding opportunities to support research and creative projects.
- Student Advising and Mentorship
- Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, guiding them in their academic and career pursuits.
- Service, Leadership, and Engagement
- 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.
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| 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 |
08/01/2025 |
| Suggested Salary Range |
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. |
| ABD Consideration: |
ABD with reduction in rank and salary (see desc. below) |
| 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 Appalachian State University's Job Board:
- Cover Letter
- CV
- List of three (minimum) professional references with Contact Information
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Research Interests, and Professional Experience
- Transcripts - Graduate (unofficial)
Please note this position is based on enrollment and subject to available funding. |
| 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 |
11/01/2024 |
| Closing Date |
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| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Evaluation of Applications Begins |
10/17/2024 |
| Search Chair Name |
Kevin Sutton |
| Search Chair Email |
suttonkg@appstate.edu |
| Quick Link |
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/48243 |
| Posting Number |
FA00447P |
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Appalachian State University
Nov 01, 2024