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Practitioner in Residence in Building Sciences - Construction Management (Multiple Vacancies)

Appalachian State University
United States, North Carolina, Boone
287 Rivers Street (Show on map)
Feb 19, 2026
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Position Title Practitioner in Residence in Building Sciences - Construction Management (Multiple Vacancies)
Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track
Provide Rank Practitioner in Residence
Position Number 070341 and 083281
VISA Sponsorship? VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Department Sustain Tech & Built Envir - 265300
Working Location (City, State) Boone, NC
Position Summary Information








Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of relevant industry experience, or a master's degree in construction or a related design field plus three years of industry experience.
Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)

  • Collegiate-level teaching.
  • Commercial construction experience.


License/Certification Required
N/A
Description of the Department or Unit
The Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment serves approximately 1,000 undergraduate majors and offers two Bachelor of Science degrees in Building Sciences and Renewable Energy Engineering. The Department also offers a Master of Science in Technology.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • The teaching load will be 12 hrs (4 courses) per semester.
  • Teach courses related to construction management with an emphasis on bringing experiences from the field into the classroom.
  • Specific course assignments will be determined based on experience.
  • Incorporate experience with high-performance buildings and managing projects focused on sustainability into the classroom setting.
  • Service assignment may revolve around organizing field trips to construction sites, engaging with student clubs, and/or bringing practitioners to speak in the classroom.

Type of Position Full Time Position
Appointment Type 1
Number Of Months Per Year 9
Physical Demands of Position
Typical physical demands of classroom and educational environments in a professional position at a university.
Posting Details Information












Proposed Date of Hire 08/17/2026
Suggested Salary Range Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
ABD Consideration:
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 submit all required documents electronically through Appalachian State University's Job Board.

  • Cover Letter
  • CV
  • List of three References with Contact Information


Evaluations of applications are ongoing until the position is filled.
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 02/18/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins 03/18/2026
Search Chair Name Reza Foroughi
Search Chair Email foroughir@appstate.edu
Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/53289
Posting Number FA00566P
Applied = 0

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