College of Arts and Sciences

The William C. Strickland Outstanding Junior Faculty Award honors one assistant professor in The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) who has made significant contributions to the intellectual life of the University. The award is designed to assist untenured, tenure-track faculty in the development of their research programs or creative activity. It is awarded to a member of the faculty who has demonstrated, while at the University, the highest standards of excellence in research, scholarship and contributions to his/her academic field.

Dr. William C. Strickland, for whom the award is named, was Dean of the College from 1968 to 1984 and a professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religion.

Eligibility

Outstanding untenured faculty who have completed at least two full academic years in the tenure-track ranks in CAS.

Recognition

The award will carry the following recognition:

• Up to $1,000 to apply toward research endeavors including research-related travel. (All equipment remains the property of Appalachian State University.)

• Medallion and certificate presented at the CAS Awards Event.

Nominations

All faculty are eligible to submit nominations. 

Nomination/Application Process 

To nominate a faculty member for this award, please complete the nomination form linked below. Nominations should describe the accomplishments of the nominee while at Appalachian summarizing early-career indicators of research excellence and promise for the future.

CAS will contact nominees to request the following additional materials:

• A cover letter summarizing their scholarly/creative accomplishments in language understandable to colleagues from a wide array of disciplines.

• An updated curriculum vitae emphasizing contributions made to his/her discipline.

• Two examples of primary scholarly products.

Note: All supporting documentation must be uploaded in ONE pdf.

Selection of Awardee

The Strickland Award Committee reviews the applications and makes a recommendation to the Dean of CAS. The Committee is composed of the most recent recipient and two other CAS faculty members. At least one member is chosen from each of the following areas: mathematics/natural sciences, social sciences and humanities.

Previous Award Recipients