MOS Administrative Lecturer position

Master's degree in a business-related field

The Department of Computer Information Systems seeks an MOS Administrative Lecturer to support instructional delivery and administrative coordination associated with Microsoft Office Specialist ( MOS) certification initiatives. Required qualifications include a master's degree in a business-related field. Preference will be given to candidates with education in computer information systems or a related discipline, along with prior teaching experience in higher education, analytics with spreadsheet technology, and administrative experience administering MOS exams.

It is preferred that the successful candidate holds the MOS Excel Associate 365 Apps certification at the time of hire or commits to obtaining it within 60 days of employment (administered through the CIS department). Experience in troubleshooting technical issues related to certification exams or computing environments is highly desirable. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to support students and faculty in technology-based learning and assessment settings.

We are Growing! The Department of Computer Information Systems is housed in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University. The Walker College of Business is committed to ensuring that its graduates are equipped to succeed in an increasingly innovative, multicultural, and interdependent world.

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The MOS Administrative Lecturer position is a 12-month leave-earning faculty position. This position will be on campus, teaching the introductory spreadsheet analytics course ( CIS 1060) with a course load of 2 in the Fall, 2 in the Spring, and 1 in the Summer. In addition, this position will assume year-round responsibility for administering Microsoft Office Specialist ( MOS) examinations and related certification activities. This includes managing all communications, scheduling, setup, proctoring, and oversight of MOS exams for students across Boone, Hickory, PKH/Flight Path, and online sections. Exam administration responsibilities occur on weekdays, weeknights, and weekends, as needed.

Administrative duties include managing the GMetrix, SignUp Genius, Cengage, and Certiport systems. Responsibilities also include coordinating exam scheduling and lab reservations, reserving Certiport testing times, validating student credentials, and proctoring both in-person and online exams. The position involves certifying and supervising additional MOS proctors and coordinating with faculty in courses that embed MOS certification. Additional responsibilities include verifying student eligibility for testing, reporting certification results for assessment purposes, communicating testing options to students, managing Certiport and GMetrix licenses, and overseeing tutoring assignments for CIS 1060, including supervision of assigned graduate assistants.

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.

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.

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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.

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.