The department especially seeks:
(1) a demonstrated commitment to sustainability;
(2) experience in the design, installation, commissioning, and/or performance testing of solar photovoltaic (PV) plus storage renewable energy systems;
(3) university teaching experience;
(4) an active research agenda, as demonstrated by journal publications, presentations, and/or external research funding; and
(5) professional work experience or certifications in relevant industries.

The Department of Sustainable Technology & the Built Environment () is in the College of Fine and Applied Arts. STBE has approximately 900 students and offers two undergraduate degrees: the B.S. in Building Sciences and the B.S. in Sustainable Technology.

The Department also offers the M.S. in Technology. The faculty exemplify a commitment to excellence in teaching and interdisciplinary research focused on renewable energy solutions; sustainable design and construction of healthy, high-performance buildings; and providing experiential learning opportunities. Our students have achieved notable successes in national and international competitions, including the American Solar Challenge / Formula Sun Grand Prix, USDOE Solar Decathlon, Solar Decathlon Europe, USEPA P3, USDOE Solar District Cup and USDOE EnergyTECH University Prize.

Teach undergraduate and/or graduate level courses related to sustainability and renewable energy technology.

Other responsibilities include expanding program contacts in the renewable energy industry, maintaining an active research agenda, participating in program and departmental service, advising students, and maintaining and enhancing teaching and research labs.

Typical physical demands of classroom and educational environments in a professional position at a university.

Appalachian State University, in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls about 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

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.

For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University's Job Board:

(1) a cover letter, including brief statements of teaching philosophy, research interests and infrastructure needs, and commitment to sustainability;
(2) Curriculum Vita;
(3) unofficial copies of all graduate transcripts; and
(4) names and contact information for at least three references.

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.