Overview
The Faculty of Science and Mathematics in the School of Applied Science and Arts, College of Integrative Sciences and Arts (CISA), at the Polytechnic Campus at Arizona State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Applied Biological Sciences with expertise in area of, but not limited to, Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases. This position will be part of a diverse, interdisciplinary team that includes applied math, physics, chemistry, wildlife ecology, ecological modeling, and sustainable horticulture faculty dedicated to quality instruction, mentorship, and research. Primary responsibilities will be to establish and maintain an active, externally funded research program, instruct undergraduate and graduate courses, engage students in our diverse program that includes pre-veterinary, pre-dental, and other applied biological disciplines. Other duties include advising students and providing service to the unit, college, and university. Teaching responsibilities entail two (2) courses per semester. Course load and composition is determined by the faculty head. This is an academic-year (9 month) appointment with an expected start date of August 2024. The Assistant Professor position is tenure track, with health and retirement benefits. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
The Science and Mathematics faculty support students in nine undergraduate programs across a variety of science and mathematics fields, and one graduate program in applied biological science. We also offer three minors and one certificate. Faculty conduct innovative research in applied mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, and math education.
ASU’s College of Integrative Sciences and Arts is home to innovative teachers who are guided by educational access, student success, applied learning, and interdisciplinary inquiry. CISA has over 8,200 students in all levels of degree programs and 235 full-time faculty members. We understand that there are many paths to achieving a university education, and we build undergraduate and graduate degree programs and pathways that are flexible and relevant for a rapidly changing world.
Arizona State University, ranked the No. 1 “Most Innovative School” in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for eight 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.
Required Qualifications:
● Earned Ph.D. in Biology, Microbiology, Ecology, or closely related field at time of appointment
● Published research in peer-reviewed journals
● Commitment to advancing the ASU Charter
Desired Qualifications:
● Demonstrated expertise in immunology, infectious diseases, animal disease, animal health, oral health, or veterinary science
● Postdoctoral or agency research experience
● Record of or demonstrated potential for securing external funding
● Two or more years of teaching experience in higher education
● Experience teaching in digital environments such as Canvas (asynchronously and/or synchronously)
● Evidence of activities consistent with the ASU Charter and Design Aspirations
Application Instructions:
Candidates will be asked to submit the following through their Interfolio dossier. Complete applications must contain the following:
1. A letter of interest that:
● Addresses how you meet the required and desired qualifications
● Describes your scholarly research agenda and research experience
● Outlines your teaching philosophy
● Discusses how your past/or potential contributions would support the ASU Charter
2. Current curriculum vitae
3. Supplemental materials to include the following:
● Unofficial graduate transcripts
● Evidence of teaching/mentorship effectiveness (e.g., student evaluations, peer observations, and annual evaluations)
4. Contact information for three professional references (name, organization, position title, e-mail, phone number)
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. Catherine Hart at [email protected], Associate Head of Polytechnic Science & Mathematics.
Official transcripts are required prior to employment.
Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.