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Lecturer in Building Sciences, Building Science (Multiple Vacancies)

Appalachian State University
United States, North Carolina, Boone
287 Rivers Street (Show on map)
Mar 05, 2026
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Position Title Lecturer in Building Sciences, Building Science (Multiple Vacancies)
Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track
Provide Rank Lecturer
Position Number 098701
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
An MS in a related technical field, or a BS with at least three years of relevant professional experience.
Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)

  • Professional experience in building science.
  • Collegiate-level teaching.


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.
  • The primary teaching assignment will be building science and construction-related courses.
  • A service commitment to the Building Sciences program is expected.


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: N/A - ABD is not applicable for this position. See Minimum Qualifications.
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 03/05/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins 03/19/2026
Search Chair Name Reza Foroughi
Search Chair Email foroughir@appstate.edu
Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/53405
Posting Number FA00568P
Applied = 0

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