Arizona State University

Description

The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU) seeks a dynamic faculty member with experience teaching Engineering curriculum for a full-time teaching position (all ranks considered) beginning in August 2025. Appointments will be made at the rank of Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, Assistant Teaching Professor, Professor of Practice, or Instructor, commensurate with the candidate’s experience and accomplishments.

This faculty member will be responsible for co-lecturing several international courses (usually five to seven), each equivalent to one credit hour, as well as teaching one to two ASU Engineering courses per semester. Co-lecturing involves collaboratively teaching courses offered by ASU’s international partner institutions, in collaboration with one or more faculty members from those institutions. While most co-lecturing will be conducted virtually, the role requires international travel for short-term, in-person teaching assignments (usually lasting 3 to 14 days) two to six times per academic year.

If the co-lecturing teaching load permits, the faculty member may also engage in guest lectures, master classes, workshops, and other academic activities for international students as a visiting faculty member, either virtually or in person.

All teaching faculty positions are non-tenure track appointments with a fixed-term academic year contract. The faculty member will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction, developing curriculum, and fostering student success in a global academic environment.

Teaching faculty should have the ability to teach in multiple areas across the computer science and industrial engineering curriculum, but specifically 100-300 level courses focused on engineering, programming, data structures, information systems, and digital transformation. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching undergraduate classes.

Teaching faculty also contribute to the service mission of programs of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering through student outreach activities, service on committees, and industry engagement activities. Faculty are also expected to remain engaged through professional development and external services.

Essential Functions:

• Instruction:
  • Teach and co-teach courses in an online format for ASU and global partner institutions.
  • Deliver weekly lectures using ASU’s online platforms (Canvas and other learning technologies)
  • Facilitate active learning through virtual discussions, assignments, and feedback.
  • Engage in collaborative teaching with international faculty, ensuring high-quality learning experiences for students.
• Global Collaboration:
  • Co-develop and deliver new courses with faculty from international partner institutions, ensuring alignment in curriculum and teaching practices across institutions.
  • Contribute to cross-cultural exchanges of teaching strategies and pedagogical innovation.
• Curriculum Development:
  • Design and/or refine course materials to maintain ASU’s academic standards while incorporating global perspectives.
  • Utilize instructional technologies and best practices to enhance the online learning experience.
• Student Support:
  • Provide timely, constructive feedback and maintain regular communication with students to ensure engagement and success in both online and in-person settings.
  • Hold virtual office hours and be available for student inquiries and guidance.
• Service and Engagement:
  • Participate in program/school meetings, faculty development, and service activities, contributing to ASU’s mission of educational excellence.
  • Engage in scholarly and professional activities related to online learning, global education, and the discipline.
• Travel:
  • Be available to travel internationally for short-term teaching engagements, typically for a few weeks each academic year.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• Earned Master’s and/or Doctoral degree in either Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related discipline is required by the time of appointment. A doctoral degree is required to be appointed at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, and Teaching Professor. A minimum of 10 years of industrial technical leadership or related experience is required for Professor of Practice.
• Ability to teach effectively across various formats, including online, hybrid, and in-person instruction; evidence may include past teaching experiences and student/peer feedback from such experiences, or other indicators of instructional effectiveness.
• Highly organized and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple course engagements simultaneously within a single term while maintaining a dynamic and proactive teaching approach.
• Ability to travel internationally

Desired qualifications:

• Teaching Excellence: Evidence of excellence in teaching. This can include student evaluations, peer reviews, or teaching awards.
• Professional Development: Commitment to ongoing professional development in pedagogy, instructional technology, and global education. This includes participation in workshops, conferences, or other relevant activities.
• Service: Willingness to contribute to the academic community through service activities such as mentoring, curriculum design, or committee work within the department or university.
• Scholarship of Teaching: Engage in the scholarship of teaching and learning, contributing to ASU’s mission to innovate and lead in higher education.

Application Instructions

Application deadline is May 29, 2025. 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. To apply, visit https://hiring.engineering.asu.edu/ and select “apply now” next to the corresponding position. Candidates will be asked to create or use an existing Interfolio Dossier to submit the following:

• Cover letter
• Current CV
• Statement describing teaching interests (two pages maximum)
• Contact information for at least three references

The ASU Charter states, “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.” The Fulton Schools of Engineering are dedicated to cultivating excellence, delivering innovation that matters, encouraging bold thinking, fostering a community of learning and collaboration and building a foundation for all to be successful. Applicants are encouraged to address how their past, current and future activities align with the ASU Charter and Fulton Schools of Engineering values in their application materials.

For additional information regarding position specifics, please contact the search committee chair, Professor and Associate Director for Academic and Student Affairs, Baoxin Li via email at Baoxin.Li@asu.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

A background check is required for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

See https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html and https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/.

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.