INSTRUCTOR - MATHEMATICS AY2026-2027

Instructor – Mathematics AY2026-27
Announcement of Vacancy
Campus: Downtown Phoenix campus
Job # 179392

Position Description 
The School of Applied Sciences and Arts in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts on the Downtown Phoenix Campus of Arizona State University is inviting applications for the position of Instructor on the vibrant downtown Phoenix campus. The anticipated start date for this role is August 16, 2026. The selected candidate will play a key role in teaching undergraduate courses in mathematics and may include college algebra, college mathematics, pre-calculus, and elements of statistics. Teaching first-year mathematics courses will involve instruction in a redesigned, student-centered format with few or no lectures. This position will also develop course syllabi according to university and discipline standards, assign and grade assignments and maintains student records as well as reviewing and evaluating effectiveness of teaching methods and work activities. Course assignments will primarily focus on the undergraduate level and may be delivered in various formats, including online, on-ground, or hybrid on the Downtown Phoenix campus. This position involves 100% teaching. The course load is determined by the school director or their designee. The course load is typically five three-credit hour courses per semester.

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.

ASU's School of Applied Sciences and Arts, part of the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts, advances experiential and integrative learning, with a focus on applied sciences and mathematics, interdisciplinary humanities and social sciences. Degrees include applied biological sciences with pre-veterinary medicine and pre-dental concentrations — offered at just a handful of universities across the country — as well as a sustainable horticulture concentration. Other degrees include applied military and veteran studies, integrative social science, interdisciplinary studies, and science, technology and society, among others; and certificates in wildlife management and indoor farming. Boasting renowned faculty, the school offers an expansive and dynamic curriculum guided by a commitment to student success and career-connected outcomes.
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 30 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.

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Essential Functions:
•    Teaching includes delivering mathematics and statistics 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 
•    Prepare class materials; evaluate student work; hold office hours to assist students; maintain student grade records; mentor undergraduate student workers 

Required Qualifications:
1. Master’s degree or above in Mathematics or a related field at time of appointment 
2. Teaching experience in first-year mathematics (1 year)

Desired Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in Mathematics or related field, at time of appointment
• Teaching experience in a post-secondary environment
• Teaching experience in elementary statistics
• Evidence of effective teaching
• Experience using technology for mathematics instruction including software and simulations, course management systems, and online homework systems
• 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/182876):

1.    A letter of interest that addresses how you meet the required and desired qualifications and outlines your teaching philosophy
2.    Current curriculum vitae
3.    Supplemental materials (no more than 10 pages) to include evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., student evaluations, peer observations, and annual evaluations)
4.    Information for three professional references (name, organization, position title, e-mail, phone number)

The initial application deadline is April 14, 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 Richard Bauer at rbauer@asu.edu . For application process-related questions, please contact Amie Olson at amie.olson@asu.edu. 

Official transcripts are required prior to employment. 

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.

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