Instructor – Sociology AY 2025-26 (#147239)

The School of Applied Sciences and Arts, with the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts, invites applications for a Sociology Instructor position for the 2025-2026 academic year. This role will support our integrative approach to social science education. The ideal candidate will be committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment and enhancing our curriculum that integrates sociology into other social sciences. The successful candidate will teach sociology courses on campus, prepare class materials, evaluate student work, hold office hours to assist students, review and evaluate effectiveness of teaching methods, and work with faculty in curriculum development.

Course assignments may occur in a variety of modalities (online, in-person, hybrid) on the Polytechnic campus. The workload consists of five classes 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.

The School of Applied Sciences and Arts (SASA) delivers science and liberal arts courses to students from all majors at the Polytechnic and Downtown campuses. Over 170 faculty serve over 4,400 majors in career-focused applied-learning programs, ranging from undergraduate applied biology majors in pre-vet, pre-dental, and horticulture programs to majors in interdisciplinary studies, the history of science, technology, and innovation, and STS (science, technology, and society). Our students also pursue graduate work in Applied Biology, Liberal Studies, Narrative Studies, and Integrative Social Sciences. SASA is the proud home of one of the nation’s first degrees in Military and Veterans Studies, and we are committed to the robust support of veteran and military-affiliated students through our Office for Veteran and Military Academic Engagement (OVMAE). As a Hispanic Serving Institution aligned with ASU’s charter to serve our local community, we are also the proud home of the newly established Latinx Oral History Lab. SASA is a partner in advancing knowledge and technology while promoting a sustainable future for the culture, animals, people, land, and environment of the East Valley and beyond.

ASU's College of Integrative Sciences and Arts is home to innovative faculty members who are guided by educational access, student success, applied learning, interdisciplinary inquiry, and research. 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.  CISA is committed to ASU’s Charter of inclusive excellence, where all faculty, staff, and students can thrive.

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To learn more about ASU and the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts, visit http://about.asu.edu/ and http://cisa.asu.edu.

Required Qualifications:

• MS degree in Sociology or closely related field by time of appointment
• Evidence of activities supporting ASU Charter and Design Aspirations
• 2 years of experience teaching college-level courses

Desired Qualifications:

• PhD or terminal degree in field of Sociology, or closely related field, by time of appointment
• Ability to teach immersion, online and/or hybrid courses
• Ability to teach both large and small size courses
• Ability to mentor students from various backgrounds
• Ability to develop courses that integrate the social sciences

Application Instructions:

To apply, candidates must submit the following materials electronically to Interfolio (apply.interfolio.com/153802): 

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 February 1, 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. If you have position-related questions, please contact Kathy Thomas at Kathy.Thomas@asu.edu. For application process-related questions, please contact Amie Olson at Amie.Olson@asu.edu.

Official transcripts are required prior to employment.

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A background check is required for 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.

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