The School of Applied Sciences and Arts within the College of Integrative Arts and Sciences on the Downtown Phoenix campus of Arizona State University invite applications to establish a pool for Social Science Faculty Associates for the 2026-2027 academic year. The successful candidate(s) will teach undergraduate courses in Social Science (Sociology, Political Science, or other Social Science courses as needed); prepare class materials; evaluate student work; and hold office hours to assist students. Faculty Associate positions are one-semester, non-benefits-eligible, fixed-term appointments with no tenure implications, not to exceed an average of 0.40 FTE per semester. The number of courses is contingent upon unit needs, funding, and sufficient enrollment. Salary is based upon qualifications and assigned teaching load.
ASUs School of Applied Sciences and Arts, part of the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts, advances experiential and integrative learning, with a focus on applied sciences and mathematics, interdisciplinary humanities and social sciences. Degrees include applied biological sciences with pre-veterinary medicine and pre-dental concentrations - offered at just a handful of universities across the country - as well as a sustainable horticulture concentration. Other degrees include applied military and veteran studies, integrative social science, interdisciplinary studies, and science, technology and society, among others; and certificates in wildlife management and indoor farming. Boasting renowned faculty, the school offers an expansive and dynamic curriculum guided by a commitment to student success and career-connected outcomes.
To learn more about the School of Applied Sciences and Arts, please visit https://cisa.asu.edu/school-of-applied-sciences-and-arts.
ASUs College of Integrative Sciences and Arts (CISA) seeks student-centered faculty who engage students in practical, interdisciplinary learning and demonstrate a commitment to community-engaged scholarship and service. Faculty in CISA are innovators in teaching and learning, preparing students to lead with purpose and make meaningful contribution in a dynamic world,
CISA is a leader in applied and career-connected learning, with continuous innovation in teaching, curriculum development, veteran initiatives, and AI integration. CISA has more than 9,000 students at all levels and 361 faculty members with 84 programs across three campuses and online. We understand that there are many paths to achieving a university education. We build degree programs and pathways that are flexible and relevant, providing opportunities for students to discover their passion, develop lifelong transferable skills and enjoy employment success. CISA is committed to ASU's Charter of inclusive excellence, access and impact, where all faculty, staff, and students can thrive.
Arizona State University ranked the No. 1 "Most Innovative School" in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for 10 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. ASU operates on the principles that learning is a personal and original journey for each student; that they thrive on experience and that the process of discovery cannot be bound by traditional academic disciplines. Through innovation and a commitment to accessibility, ASU has drawn pioneering researchers to its faculty even as it expands opportunities for qualified students, attracting some of the highest- quality students from all 50 states and more than 130 nations.
To learn more about ASU and the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts visit http://about.asu.edu/ and http://cisa.asu.edu.
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