The School of Humanities, Arts, and Cultural Studies (SHArCS) is seeking part-time Faculty Associate team members to teach IAS 300, Career Strategies and Personal Resilience. This course guides students through instructional material designed to support students throughout their university journey and beyond. Successful candidates will connect students to course material through strong instructor presence and interpersonal skills. Syllabi and lessons are already in place and need only to be personalized with the Faculty Associates’ contact information. 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 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. https://newcollege.asu.edu/sharcs

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. You’ll 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 https://newcollege.asu.edu/.

New College is located on ASU’s 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, 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. 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, visit https://www.asu.edu/.

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, research, and service will contribute to the fulfillment of this charter.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Teach IAS 300 Career Strategies and Personal Resilience to undergraduate students in face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online formats.
• Faculty Associates are required to prepare introductions to lessons and timely announcements and to offer instructive and encouraging feedback on assignments.
• Faculty Associates who teach face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online courses taught to campus-based students (iCourses) are required to hold in-person office hours on ASU’s West Valley campus for at least two hours per week.
• Faculty Associates who teach courses taught to students in ASU Online degree programs (oCourses) are required to hold office hours online.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher at time of hire in the teaching field of discipline or related field.

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 effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience in student engagement and building rapport with students.
• Expertise in teaching courses online and/or in-person.
• Experience with online delivery platforms such as Canvas or equivalent.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness e.g., student evaluations, syllabi, peer observation, annual evaluations, etc.

Application Deadline:

The initial application deadline is November 20, 2024, 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 positions are 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. For assistance with your application, contact Tracy DeBerge at tracy.deberge@asu.edu.

Applications are considered for the current academic year only. Applicants who were not hired are welcome to reapply.

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.
• Curriculum vitae with contact information, including telephone number and e-mail address.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness--in the form of student evaluations, syllabi, peer observation, annual evaluations, etc.--or a willingness to undergo up to 6 hours of training on teaching effectiveness. In the absence of such evidence, please upload a document stating you are willing to undergo the 6 hours of training for this position.
• Unofficial graduate transcripts.
• Information for three professional references (their position, title, e-mail, phone number). One reference must be from your current employer.

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.