Lecturer in the Department of Economics

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Position Title: Lecturer in the Department of Economics
Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track
Provide Rank: Lecturer
Position Number: 094801
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Department: Economics - 255150
Working Location (City, State): Boone, NC

Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications:
A Master’s Degree in Economics or a closely related discipline is required.

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required):
Relevant teaching experience at the university level.

License/Certification Required: [not specified]

Description of the Department or Unit:
The Department of Economics is an intellectually vibrant community that values excellence in both research and teaching, and has well-established strengths in environmental, resource, experimental and behavioral economics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Department of Economics at Appalachian State University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track, 9-month faculty position for the 2026–27 academic year (with expectation of renewal). The successful candidate will support teaching in one or more of the following areas: Principles of Microeconomics, Principles of Macroeconomics, and Business Statistics. Teaching responsibilities may include courses offered at the Boone and Hickory campuses, as well as online. In addition to teaching, the faculty member will contribute to service activities at the department, college, and university levels.

Type of Position: Full Time Position
Appointment Type: 1.0
Number Of Months Per Year: 9
Physical Demands of Position: [not specified]

Posting Details Information

Proposed Date of Hire: 08/10/2026
Suggested Salary Range: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

ABD Consideration: N/A - ABD is not applicable for this position. See Minimum Qualifications.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s Job Board. A complete application consisting of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a copy of their graduate transcript, evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available), and contact information for three professional references.

Evaluation of Applications Begins: 03/18/2026
Search Chair Name: Imran Arif
Search Chair Email: arifi@appstate.edu
Quick Link: Application Link
Posting Number: FA00546P

Contact Us:

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Boone, NC 28608
Phone: 828-262-3187
Fax: 828-262-6489

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