Faculty Associate– Natural Sciences

About the role

Natural Science Faculty Associate positions are one semester, non-benefits-eligible, fixed-term appointments with no tenure implications, not to exceed an average of .40 FTE per semester. The number of courses is contingent upon unit needs, funding, and sufficient enrollment. Salary is based on qualifications and assigned teaching load.

About the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences

The New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences invites you to join this dynamic community, where you will lead and engage in pioneering projects that redefine academic excellence. Our interdisciplinary approach offers you unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional growth. By joining our faculty, you’re not just advancing your career; you’re shaping the future of education and research in meaningful ways.

About Arizona State University

Arizona State University, ranked the No. 1 “Most Innovative School” in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for ten years in succession, has forged the model for a New American University. ASU is a comprehensive public research institution, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves.

Essential Functions of the Position

• Teach upper and/or lower-division courses to undergraduate and graduate students, in face-to-face, hybrid, or online formats.
• Prepare syllabus, lectures and class materials, exams, and grade assignments and exams.
• Maintain regular availability to students, including office hours as appropriate to course modality.
• Monitor student success and regularly respond to student academic issues.
• Attend group meetings with the subject coordinator.

Qualifications Required

• A Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area: biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, medicine, microbiology, pharmacology, toxicology, environmental science, or related field at the time of hire.
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with students from a wide variety of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, including first-generation college students.
• Evidence of teaching excellence e.g., student evaluations, syllabi, peer observation, annual evaluations, teaching philosophy, etc.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Experience in online instruction.

Desired Qualifications

Not specified.

Application Instructions

• The initial application deadline is September 25, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool.
• Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received throughout the academic year as needed until the position is filled and/or the search is closed.
• A background check and official transcripts are required prior to employment.
• These recruitments establish potential part-time hiring pools for semester appointments.

Application Procedure

• Only electronic submissions via Interfolio will be reviewed.
• All required materials must be submitted at the time of initial application.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Applications Must Contain:
  • A cover letter that addresses the required and desired qualifications and how your experience will demonstrate the ASU Charter.
  • A curriculum vitae with contact information, including telephone number and e-mail address.
  • One-page statement of teaching philosophy.
  • Information for three professional references (their position, title, e-mail, phone number), one reference must be from your current employer.