Instructor(s) of Statistics and/or Natural Sciences

About the role

The School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences is seeking to hire two full-time, benefits-eligible, career track instructors in statistics, data science, chemistry, biology, physics, or a related field. The successful candidate(s) may teach 10 courses per academic year (five courses per semester).

This position may teach in-person, online, or a hybrid schedule. Instructors are pedagogical specialists who bear the primary responsibility for their assigned courses.

Successful applicants will start during the 2026-2027 academic year, with a preference for at least one of the positions to begin in August of 2026.

About the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences

At ASU’s New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, we take pride in breaking down disciplinary barriers, cultivating an environment where innovative research flourishes. Our faculty are not just educators; they are trailblazers in their fields, consistently expanding the frontiers of knowledge.

We invite 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.

We are committed to supporting and guiding you throughout your academic journey, ensuring that your contributions are impactful and transformative.

For more information visit us at https://newcollege.asu.edu/.

About Arizona State University

Azusa 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. Year after year, ASU ranks at or near the top of the list in areas that matter. 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 students in face-to-face, hybrid, or online formats. Depending on school needs and professional preparation, the candidate may be asked to teach graduate courses.

Instructors are required to prepare syllabi, lectures, and class materials, exams, order textbooks, and to grade and/or administer assignments, quizzes, and exams, or any other assessments associated with their duties within the School.

Maintain regular availability to students, including office hours as appropriate to course modality. Monitor and guide course or teaching assistants when appropriate.

Monitor student success and regularly respond to student academic issues. Foster collegiality throughout the organization.

Complete periodic mandatory training.

Monitor and respond to university, college, and school communication and requests. (may be required to attend select school and college meetings.)

Maintain and update course materials as appropriate to the field and modality.

Qualifications Required

• Master’s degree or higher in statistics, data science, chemistry, biology, physics, or related field at time of hire
• Desired Qualifications: 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 effectiveness – e.g., prior experience teaching in classroom or lab settings, student evaluations, syllabi, peer observation, annual evaluations, etc.; Doctoral degree preferred; Effective communication and organizational skills; Experience in online instruction

Application Instructions

The initial application deadline is July 12th 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 until the position is filled.

A background check and official transcripts are required prior to employment. For assistance with your application, or for position-related questions, contact Norma Peru-Ray at Norma.Peru-Ray@asu.edu.

Application Procedure Only electronic submissions via Interfolio will be reviewed. All required materials must be submitted at time of initial application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please submit all application materials to http://apply.interfolio.com/188726.

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
• A one-page statement of teaching philosophy
• A list of graduate courses taken and associated grades earned (this can be satisfied by providing either any official or unofficial transcript or by providing an applicant-generated list; note that an official transcript will be requested for any candidate advancing to an offer)
• Information for three professional references (their position, title, e-mail, phone number), one reference must be from your current or most recent employer

Applicants advancing to the second round of review may be asked to provide additional materials.