Practitioner in Residence for Dept of Management (Hickory Campus)

Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track

Department: Management - 255300

Minimum Qualifications

A Master's Degree in Business or a closely related discipline is required.
*If the Master's degree is in an area other than business, candidates must have received at least 18 credit hours in the discipline in which they would teach.*

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)

The department seeks qualified candidates with relevant industry experience. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in Ethical and Sustainable Management, Evidence-Based Management, Organizational Behavior, and Human Resource Management. We are especially interested in individuals who demonstrate a strong commitment to student coaching and mentorship. Given the needs of our growing campus in Hickory, N.C., a strong commitment to community engagement and business outreach is essential.

Additionally, teaching experience at the college level and 10+ years of relevant industry experience is preferred.

License/Certification Required

Description of the Department or Unit

In the Department of Management, we are a vibrant community of teachers, scholars, and professional practitioners that are passionate about developing the next generation of business leaders. Our faculty have studied at the best universities in the world, have led global enterprises, and are successful entrepreneurs. The department offers two undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree programs: the major in management (MGT) and the major in hospitality and tourism management (HOS). The department also offers, for both business and non-business majors, minors in innovation & entrepreneurship, human resource management, and sustainable business. At the graduate level, the Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management Program (IOHRM) is an interdisciplinary and award-winning Master of Arts degree program offered jointly by the Department of Management and Department of Psychology. Also, management faculty provide instruction in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program offered by the Walker College of Business.
The Walker College is an AACSB-accredited business school, and in 2019 was featured in The Princeton Review's edition of Best Business Schools. The Department of Management is the largest department within the Walker College of Business, which itself has the largest business school enrollment in the 17-campus UNC system (approximately 3,000 students).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Management Department at Appalachian State University invites applications for a non-tenure track, nine-month Practitioner-in-Residence faculty position beginning Fall of 2026. The position will primarily serve Appalachian State's satellite campus in Hickory, NC.

The faculty will teach four (4) management classes per semester and is encouraged to engage and develop relationships with the business community. Primary teaching duties will be in-person courses and holding office hours on the Hickory campus. Teaching duties may also include online and/or hybrid courses.

The department seeks qualified candidates with relevant industry experience. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in Ethical and Sustainable Management, Evidence-Based Management, Organizational Behavior, and Human Resource Management. We are especially interested in individuals who demonstrate a strong commitment to student coaching and mentorship. Given the needs of our growing campus, a strong commitment to engaging with local businesses and community partners is essential.

Proposed Date of Hire: 08/01/2026

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

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Evaluation of Applications Begins: 04/30/2026