Assistant​/Associate Professor in Career

Tenure Status: Tenure Track

Department: Media, Career Studies, and Leadership Development - 260750

Minimum Qualifications An earned doctorate with specific expertise in Career and Technical Education, Business Communication, International Business Communication, Cross-Cultural Communication, Agricultural Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, or closely related areas.

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required) The program invites applications for this faculty position in Career and Technical Education. The successful candidate should have expertise in Business Communication, International Business Communication, Cross-Cultural Communication, Agricultural Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, or a closely related area.

Candidates who can demonstrate the following are desired:

• Professional experience to facilitate students' application of principles and concepts related to business communications andcross-cultural communications.
• Experience with CTE teacher preparation.
• Experience with in-person and online teaching/training/professional development.
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and communication skills.

Evidence of or potential for scholarship related to Career & Technical Education or related areas.

License/Certification Required N/A

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 Careerand Technical Education;
Organizational Leadership & Learning and Media, Technology and Learning Design. The department serves students at the main campus in Boone and the new Hickory campus, in addition to App State Online students.

• Extensive teaching in on-campus environments as well as hybridand online courses.
• Develop and deliver undergraduate and graduate courses relatedto Career and Technical Education, Business Communication,International and Cross-Cultural Communication, Agricultural Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, data and assessment, and professional development.
• Create and update curriculum materials to reflect advancements in the field.
• Foster a welcoming and engaging learning environment that encourages critical thinking and creativity.

• Engage in high-impact research related to Career &Technical Education, Business and Cross-Cultural Communications orrelated 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.

The successful candidate will sincerely commit to promoting the College's Strategic Vision, Mission, and Values.

Proposed Date of Hire: 08/01/2027

Suggested Salary Range: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Open Until Filled: Yes

Evaluation of Applications Begins: 11/01/2026

Appalachian State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.