Faculty Associate

About the role

The School of Human Evolution and Social Change (SHESC) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University invites applications for Faculty Associate positions. These are one semester, non-benefits-eligible, fixed-term appointments with no tenure implications, not to exceed 0.40 FTE (1-2 courses per semester).

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned undergraduate and/or graduate courses in one or more areas within the School.
• Develop and deliver engaging course content through lectures, discussions, readings, and other instructional activities.
• Prepare course materials, including syllabi, assignments, and assessments, in accordance with course objectives.
• Evaluate and grade student work using established rubrics and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment that promotes student engagement and success.
• Maintain an active instructor presence, including holding office hours and responding to student inquiries in a timely manner.
• Utilize the Canvas learning management system to manage course content, communications, and grading.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff and adhere to university, college, and school policies and procedures related to instruction.

Requirements

• A doctoral degree in global health, environmental social science, evolutionary anthropology, archaeology, bioarchaeology, sociocultural anthropology, or a related social sciences or health sciences field at the time of appointment.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness or teaching support in specialized courses relating to the mission and curriculum of the School.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in global health, environmental social science, evolutionary anthropology, archaeology, bioarchaeology, sociocultural anthropology, or a related social sciences or health sciences field focused teaching.
• Experience working in collaborative environments.
• Experience teaching in Canvas.
• Experience with online course development and administration.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students and communities to advance the principles of the ASU’s Charter.