The School of Politics and Global Studies (SPGS) at Arizona State University (ASU) invites applications for Faculty Associate positions during the 2026-27 academic year to teach in our online Master’s in Political Psychology program (MAPP).

Faculty Associates are part-time, adjunct faculty who are hired on one-semester, renewable contracts to teach one or two courses (not to exceed 0.40 FTE) per semester. Faculty Associate positions are fixed-term appointments that are not eligible for benefits, sabbaticals, or tenure. Official transcripts are required prior to employment. Individuals employed as Faculty Associates may not hold multiple, non-benefits eligible appointments at Arizona State University.

For this position, we seek to attract pool of qualified people who are available to teach online in the MAPP program.

About The School of Politics and Global Studies

We are a leading school in one of the largest public research universities in the world. Our cutting-edge interdisciplinary research addresses challenges, and generates knowledge about governance, cooperation, and conflict. We inspire action and solutions about social, political, and economic issues facing Arizona, the United States, and the world.

Dedicated to ASU’s pursuit of inclusive excellence, we teach at scale, cultivate leaders, hone critical thinking and analytical skills. We empower students from varied backgrounds to realize their professional dreams. Socially embedded in a fast-growing cosmopolitan city, we explore the connections between the global and local to produce and disseminate knowledge in pursuit of a sustainable and secure future for all. To learn more about The School of Politics and Global Studies, please visit https://spgs.asu.edu/.

About The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of Arizona State University, committed to improving communities on a local, national and global scale. We support the professional development and growth of our faculty and staff in their cutting-edge research to advance these aims. Within The College, our faculty engage with a large, curious student body, guiding them as they grow into socially aware, critical thinkers and writers able to succeed in a wide range of careers and to address the challenges of the twenty-first century. Advancing the success of our students remains our top priority. To learn more about The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, please visit https://thecollege.asu.edu

About Arizona State University:

ASU is a large, comprehensive, research university and for nearly two decades, has transformed into the “New American University,” one dedicated to the simultaneous pursuit of excellence, broad access to quality education, and meaningful societal impact. By our Charter and Design Aspirations, we center inclusive excellence on and success as values that drive the enterprise; adopt inter- and transdisciplinary approaches to teaching and learning as ways to address society’s greatest challenges; and develop innovative partnerships to produce master learners across the lifespan. To learn more about ASU, visit http://www.asu.edu.

Essential Functions:

• Teaching graduate courses in the Master’s in Political Psychology program.
• Delivering online course instruction in alignment with program curriculum and learning outcomes.
• Assessing and returning student work with constructive feedback within established turnaround times.
• Maintaining consistent presence and responsiveness within the course learning management system.

Required Qualifications:

• A PhD or ABD by time of appointment in political science, political psychology or psychology or a related social-scientific field from a regionally accredited university
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills

Desired Qualifications:

• An earned doctoral degree from an accredited institution by the time of appointment
• Two to three years of teaching experience in higher education
• Demonstrated experience with technology/course management systems such as Canvas
• Expertise in one or more of the following content areas:

- Political Behavior

- Political Psychology

- Cognition and Emotions

- Personality and Politics

- Political Communication

• Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students, and communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter and Design Aspirations

The initial application deadline is July 1, 2026. 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.

Candidates will be asked to create or use an existing Interfolio Dossier to submit the following application materials:

• Curriculum Vitae;
• A letter of interest describing how you meet the qualifications noted above;
• Contact information for 3 references including email addresses.

Inquiries regarding the position or application process can be directed to Kim Fridkin at fridkin@asu.edu .