Job description

Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track
Department: Computer Science – 250600

Minimum Qualifications

• A master’s degree from an accredited institution with 18 graduate credits in Computer Science

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)
Candidates should:

• demonstrate evidence of potential in teaching; and
• demonstrate evidence of potential in department, college/school or University service.
• include Java and Python programming experience

License/Certification Required

Description of the Department or Unit
The Department of Computer Science at Appalachian State University invites applications for one non-tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of lecturer beginning August 2026. The department seeks a dynamic candidate who is committed to teaching excellence and to maintaining an active research program. The department has 18 full-time faculty members with interests that range from core areas to interdisciplinary collaborations.
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program serves about 400 students and is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET. Approximately 25 students are enrolled in the Master of Science program with concentrations in Systems, Theory, Data Science, Web & Mobile Programming, and Artificial Intelligence.
The department takes pride in having an exemplary record of external funding through several scholarships, CS education, and research projects. The department is recognized by state and regional businesses for providing quality education and several of our faculty have received prestigious teaching awards. We seek individuals excited about joining a collaborative and supportive community with shared values of service and engagement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Instructional duties will include in-person and/or online introductory-level computer science lectures and laboratories. More advanced courses may also be assigned, depending upon candidate qualifications and departmental needs. The candidate will hold office hours for students and perform the other normal duties associated with teaching. Candidates will be expected to engage in relevant service activities.

Proposed Date of Hire: 08/01/2026
Suggested Salary Range: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Open Until Filled: Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins: 06/05/2026

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