Description

Position Description  

The Faculty of Science and Mathematics in the School of Applied Sciences and Arts at Arizona State University's College of Integrative Sciences and Arts invites applications for a Biology Instructor position on the Polytechnic Campus for the 2026–2027 academic year. The successful candidate will teach lecture and laboratory courses serving both non-majors and Applied Biological Sciences majors. Depending on program needs and the candidate’s expertise, course assignments may include microbiology, general biology, anatomy, physiology, animal physiology, and related disciplines.

Primary responsibilities include teaching, developing course materials and syllabi, designing and evaluating student assessments and laboratory experiments, and continuously refining instructional methods. The instructor will collaborate with faculty on curriculum development, planning, and implementation as part of the Applied Biological Sciences team, working alongside colleagues in chemistry, mathematics, and physics to advance CISA's commitment to excellence in undergraduate education.

Teaching load is typically five courses that equals 15 credit hours per semester or an equivalent combination of lecture and laboratory sections. All course assignments are at the undergraduate level and may be delivered in a variety of modalities, including on-ground, online, and hybrid formats, on the Polytechnic campus. Course schedules and teaching assignments will be determined by the Faculty Head based on programmatic needs. 

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure eligible position renewable on an academic year basis contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of resources, and the needs of the university.  Candidate must reside in Arizona or be willing to relocate.

The School of Applied Sciences and Arts in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts at Arizona State University delivers applied sciences and liberal arts courses to students from all majors at the Polytechnic and Downtown Phoenix campuses. It has more than 170 full-time faculty who serve nearly 4,500 students majoring in career-focused, applied-learning programs, including undergraduate applied biology majors in pre-veterinary medicine, pre-dental, and sustainable horticulture; applied physics; applied quantitative science; interdisciplinary studies; science, technology, and society; history of science, technology and innovation; communication; and more.

The School of Applied Sciences and Arts leads ASU's Writers' Studio, which provides first-year composition courses to all ASU Online students. It also offers the nation’s first degree in military and veterans studies led by ASU’s Office for Veteran and Military Academic Engagement (OVMAE). The OVMAE is committed to the robust support of veteran, military-affiliated and dependent students. The school is also home to the Latinx Oral History Lab, which offers undergraduate research and storytelling opportunities. The School of Applied Sciences and Arts is a partner in advancing knowledge and technology while championing a sustainable future for the cultures, communities, animals and environments of the East Valley and beyond.

To learn more about the School of Applied Sciences and Arts, please visit https://cisa.asu.edu/school-of-applied-sciences-and-arts.

ASU's 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 contributions 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 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 11 years in succession, has forged the model for a New American University. Repeatedly ranked No. 1, ASU has topped more than 20 lists in the last three years: No. 1 in the U.S. for global impact (Times Higher Education) and No. 1 in the U.S. for sustainable practices (Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education). 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.

Essential Functions:

•         Teach undergraduate lecture and laboratory courses in biology and closely related fields
•         Develop course materials and syllabi for both in-person and online courses
•         Work with faculty head and other faculty/staff to develop course syllabi and assignments; review and evaluate effectiveness of teaching methods and work activities
•         Apply innovative teaching techniques and deliver excellence in teaching of the defined content for assigned courses
•         Hold on-campus office hours to support student learning and maintain class operations
•         Help manage and train student workers for laboratory instruction

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

•         Master's degree in Biology or closely related field at time of appointment

Desired Qualifications:

•         A terminal degree in Biology or closely related field
•         Experience teaching a variety of biology courses at the undergraduate level
•         Evidence of teaching effectiveness
•         Demonstrated experience in laboratory instruction for general biology, microbiology, or other related topics
•         Experience teaching and implementing course management and homework systems in digital environments such as Canvas and across various modalities (asynchronously and/or synchronously)
•         Demonstrated commitment to values expressed by the ASU Charter

Application Instructions:

To apply, candidates must submit the following materials electronically to Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/176893):

1.       A letter of interest (no more than 2 pages) outlining the following:

• How you meet the required and desired qualifications
• A paragraph outlining your commitment and philosophy to advancing the ASU Charter

2.       Curriculum vitae

3.       Supplemental materials (no more than 10 pages) to include the following:

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. student evaluations, student mentoring, peer observation, annual evaluations, awards, etc.)

4.       A list of Biology courses taught by you with a short course description for each

5.       Information for three (3) professional references (name, title, organization, e-mail address, phone number)

The initial application deadline is 5:00pm AZ time, February 5, 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. If you have position-related questions, please contact Dr. Igor Shovkovy at Igor.Shovkovy@asu.edu. For application process-related questions, please contact Amie Olson at Amie.Olson@asu.edu.

Official transcripts are required prior to employment.