Instructor or AssistantAssociate Teaching Professor in Psychology and Law

Position Description:

The School of Interdisciplinary Forensics (SIF) at Arizona State University (ASU) invites applications for full-time benefits-eligible non-tenure-eligible faculty positions at the rank of Instructor or Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in forensic psychology or in closely related areas at the intersection of psychology and law. Salary is based on qualifications and rank at hire. The ideal start date would be in January for the Spring 2026 semester although an August 2026 start date may be negotiated.

Instructors are expected to teach 15 credits of courses during each of ASUs fall and spring semesters (i.e. a 5/5 teaching load) but have no service or research responsibilities. Assistant/Associate Teaching Professors are expected to teach 12 credits of courses during each of ASUs fall and spring semesters (i.e. a 4/4 teaching load) but are expected to participate in school college university community and/or professional service.

While the majority of the teaching responsibilities will serve our online programs the position may also include on-campus teaching for our campus-based undergraduate programs in forensic psychology. The position further includes course redevelopment and maintenance assisting with program development working with graduate student teaching assistants departmental and professional service and working with ancillary support services connected to ASU Online.

The successful candidate will be a member of ASUs Law and Behavioral Science initiative one of the largest centers of Forensic and Legal Psychology scholars in the world with over 30 core and affiliated faculty members and nearly 2000 students enrolled in five degree programs at the undergraduate masters and doctoral levels. Information about our group including faculty research labs academic programs and events can be found on our website .

About the School:

SIF offers a unique approach to forensic education offering students transdisciplinary ways to learn about how technology and science interact with law legal systems and legal issues. SIF has strengths in the psychological sciences (social clinical developmental psychology and psychology and law); the natural sciences (anthropology biology chemistry entomology and genetics); and information technology (cybersecurity digital forensics). With a focus on real-world applications and ethical considerations SIF prepares students for careers in which they shape a justice system informed by scientific evidence and in which investigative and legal processes reflect empirically supported best practices and all people receive fair treatment.

Our psychology and law program include courses in forensic psychology and those in broader areas of psychology and law (including those rooted in social developmental and other non-clinical branches of psychology). These include survey and advanced courses in psychology and law the psychology of criminal investigations police psychology correctional psychology and psychological criminology (e.g. The Criminal Mind) as well as courses in research methods and capstone experiences. Accordingly we encourage people with expertise in clinical forensic and other branches of psychology to apply.

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 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 eleven 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 psychology and law courses to undergraduate and/or graduate students in face-to-face hybrid or online formats.
• Prepare course syllabi lectures learning exercises exams and other course materials and grade assignments and assessments.
• Develop maintain and update course materials as appropriate to the field and modality.
• Maintain regular availability to students including office hours as appropriate to course modality.
• Monitor student success and regularly respond to student academic issues.
• Coordinate regular communication with ASU Online ancillary support services and graduate student teaching assistants.
• Assistant/Associate Teaching Professors participate in service to the school college university community and/or profession as requested.
• Engage in regular professional development.
• Foster collegiality throughout the organization.
• Complete periodic mandatory training.

Required Qualifications:

• For appointment at the rank of Instructor: an earned masters degree in psychology or a closely related field (e.g. counseling clinical social work) by time of appointment.
• For appointment at the rank of Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor: an earned doctoral degree in psychology or a closely related field (e.g. counseling clinical social work) by time of appointment.
• To be considered for appointment at the rank of Associate Teaching Professor the candidate must have at least five years of relevant teaching experience and have successfully gone through the promotion process at another institution.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working in public or private settings at the intersection of psychology and law (e.g. police psychology correctional psychology forensic psychology jury consulting victims services justice policy think tanks etc.).
• Strong quantitative methodological skills and knowledge
• Two or more semesters of teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels either online or in-person.
• 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 as demonstrated by one or more of the following: student evaluations peer evaluations annual performance evaluations prior course syllabi etc.
• Experience with technology/course management systems such as Canvas.
• Demonstrated excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
• For candidates with a clinical psychology background State of Arizona licensed or license-eligible preferred.