Assistant Professor in the Department of Sustainable Technology & the Built Environment

Appalachian State University seeks an Assistant Professor for the Department of Sustainable Technology & the Built Environment in Oak Grove, NC. The position is tenure-track and requires a Master's degree with professional licensure or a Doctorate in a related field. Responsibilities include teaching, maintaining a scholarly agenda, and collaborating with industry professionals. The role emphasizes sustainability and interdisciplinary learning.
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Tenure Status
Tenure Track

Provide Rank
Assistant Professor

Position Number
005261

Department
Sustain Tech & Built Envir - 265300

Working Location (City, State)

Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications

A Master’s degree with professional engineering or architecture licensure or an earned Doctorate in a related engineering, construction, or science discipline is required by the time of hire; Related fields may be considered.

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)

The Department especially seeks candidates with professional licensure and experience with one or more of the following attributes:
• A demonstrated commitment to sustainability
• Relevant collegiate teaching experience
• Professional work experience in the built environment, energy & infrastructure engineering, utility-scale renewable energy project management, or energy efficiency
• A clear scholarly agenda in related fields

License/Certification Required

N/A

Description of the Department or Unit

The Department of Sustainable Technology & the Built Environment (STBE) houses three academic programs: the BS in Sustainable Technology; the BS in Building Sciences, with three concentrations; and the MS in Technology, with two concentrations. The Department includes 30 full-time faculty serving approximately 900 undergraduate and 20 graduate students.

STBE has played an integral role in building the University’s sustainability agenda, which features prominently in the University’s Strategic Plan. Within STBE, faculty exemplify a commitment to applied research and interdisciplinary, experiential learning. Our students have achieved notable successes in national and international competitions such as the Formula Sun Grand Prix and American Solar Challenge, the USDOE Race to Zero and Solar Decathlon, Solar Decathlon Europe, and the US EPA P3 program, among others.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the Department of Sustainable Technology & the Built Environment (STBE).

A successful candidate will reinforce the bridge between the built environment and renewable energy. Other responsibilities include maintaining an active scholarly agenda, team-based coordination of building sciences integrated courses, advising students, collaborating with professionals in the building industry, and participating in service work.

Type of Position
Full Time Position

Appointment Type
1.0

Number Of Months Per Year
9

Physical Demands of Position

Posting Details Information

Proposed Date of Hire
07/01/2025

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 include the following:

(1) A cover letter, including brief statements of teaching philosophy, research interests, and

commitment to sustainability;

(2) Curriculum Vitae

(3) Unofficial copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts

(4) Names and contact information for three references.

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
09/20/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Evaluation of Applications Begins
11/01/2024

Search Chair Name
Andrew Windham

Search Chair Email
windhamaw@appstate.edu

Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/48058

Posting Number
FA00449P