Position Description:

The School of Humanities Arts and Cultural Studies seeks part-time non-tenure track faculty associates for a hiring pool. 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 upon qualifications and assigned teaching load. Faculty Associates may teach no more than two courses per semester and may not hold multiple non-benefits-eligible appointments at Arizona State University.

A Faculty Associate position requires a degree in a field related to the course subject.

About the School:

The School of Humanities Arts and Cultural Studies (SHArCS) at the New College invites students to think critically about the human experience and communicate effectively while working within outside and across the boundaries of traditional liberal arts disciplines. At SHArCS our goal is to develop thoughtful leaders who use critical and creative thinking to solve problems and find ways to make the world a better place.

About the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences:

At ASUs 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 youre not just advancing your career; youre shaping the future of education and research in meaningful ways. Youll be empowered to innovate and address complex global challenges all while preparing the next generation of leaders. 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

New College is located on ASUs West Valley campus blending a liberal arts education with 21st-century workforce preparation and a learning hub for students of all ages and backgrounds supporting the rapid growth of its surrounding 14 communities. Integrating modern amenities with the natural beauty of outdoor spaces the West Valley campus offers over 125 undergraduate and graduate degree programs across business engineering education and the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences.

About Arizona State University:

Arizona State University rankedtheNo. 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. 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 learn more about ASU visit

All we do at ASU is guided and inspired by the ASU Charter which reads:

ASU is a comprehensive public research university 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.

Successful candidates will demonstrate throughout their materials how their teaching will contribute to the fulfillment of this charter.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Teach upper and/or lower division courses to undergraduate students.
• Teach asynchronous and synchronous online classes.
• Faculty Associates are to prepare syllabus lectures and class materials exams order textbooks 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters degree or higher in the field of discipline you are teaching or related field at time of hire OR have substantial professional/industry experience in lieu of a graduate degree

Desired Qualifications:

• Record of scholarly publication or other relevant publications related to the field of Disability Studies.
• Knowledge of the American Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Expertise in developing and teaching courses online. Knowledge of Canvas Learning Management system or equivalent.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness e.g. student evaluations syllabi peer observation annual evaluations. In lieu of evidence of teaching effectiveness qualified faculty associates will have evidence of subject matter expertise and experience with public speaking or training in the field.
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with students from a wide variety of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds including first-generation college students.