Description

Description

The School of Public Affairs (SPA) in the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions at Arizona State University (ASU) is conducting a search for one full- time Assistant Teaching Professor to teach courses on ASU campuses in Downtown Phoenix, Tempe, Glendale, and online. This is a non-tenured, benefits-eligible fiscal year (12-month) faculty position that will begin July 1, 2026 or August 16, 2026 (depending on availability). Research is not a formal expectation of the position for purposes of promotion. Candidates should have a record of accomplishments in teaching and mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students, preferably in the fields of public administration, public policy, or emergency management. 

A successful candidate will be able to teach a substantial course load within our undergraduate and graduate programs across modalities, mentor students and adjunct instructors, contribute to program assessment-related activities, and participate actively in School life through committee service, program events, and other collaborative initiatives. The salary range for this position is $78,000 to $85,000, depending on experience. 

About the School of Public Affairs

The Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions, located on ASU’s Downtown Phoenix campus, is home to the School of Public Affairs and three other schools focused on strengthening communities and advancing public service. SPA has a rich and active research and teaching culture within a unique and dynamic setting that strongly values research and teaching in public policy and public administration. This is evidenced by an energetic, productive, and collaborative group of faculty with deep and broad expertise in a range of areas in public policy and public administration, and a student body whose intellectual and professional interests span multiple areas of policy and management.

The School of Public Affairs’ program is ranked #11 in the nation in US News and World Report. US News and World Report also ranks 7 of SPA’s subfields in the top ten in the nation, and 2 subfields in the top 20. A unique attribute of SPA is that it is home to several research centers offering a broad range of collaborative and engagement opportunities. Degrees offered include BS degrees in Emergency Management and Public Service and Public Policy; master’s degrees of Public Administration, Public Policy, Program Evaluation and Data Analytics; and Emergency Management and Homeland Security; and a PhD in Public Administration and Policy. SPA continues to attract a growing array of students motivated by the promise of public service and drawn to the unique opportunity of an interdisciplinary public affairs education. For more information about the School of Public Affairs, please visit our website at https://spa.asu.edu.  

Essential Functions

• Teach a 4/4/2 course load (Fall/Spring/Summer) at the undergraduate or graduate level, delivering excellent in-person, online and/or hybrid instruction.
• Provide service contributions to the school, college, university and profession.

Application Process

To apply, visit https://publicservice.asu.edu/content/jobs . Candidates will be asked to submit the following through their Interfolio dossier. Complete application materials must contain the following items:

• A Cover letter of no more than 3 pages describing the following:
  • Your interest in this position and your fit relative to the required and desired qualifications.
  • A statement of teaching philosophy and approach to teaching. 
• A complete curriculum vitae or resume that details the applicant’s educational and professional history.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness such as student or peer evaluations, syllabi, assignments, student portfolios, or training materials you have designed (a maximum of 3 pieces of evidence accepted).
• Three references (name, title, organization, email address, phone number). Please note that references are not contacted until a candidate is identified as a finalist for the position and the candidate is notified they are a finalist.

Applicants are expected to give a demonstration of teaching, if invited for an interview.

Application Deadline

The initial application deadline is March 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Arizona Time. 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.

Please direct any questions about the position to Dr. Eileen Eisen-Cohen, the Search Committee Chair, eec@asu.edu . 

About ASU

Arizona State University, ranked 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. 

All we do at ASU is guided and inspired by the University Charter, which reads: 

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.

Successful candidates will demonstrate throughout their materials how their teaching, research, and service will contribute to the fulfillment of this charter.

A background check is required for employment. Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. For complete statements on ASU’s non-discrimination policies, please refer to: http://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html and https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/.

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Requirements

Required Qualifications

• A PhD in public administration, public policy, emergency management or related field from an accredited institution by the time of appointment.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Consistent with ASU’s Charter, a demonstrated commitment to inclusion 
• Experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses, preferably in public administration and management, public policy, leadership or a related field

Desired Qualifications

• Experience teaching in-person, online, and/or hybrid courses – utilizing best practices.
• Work experience in a field related to public administration, public policy, and/or non-profit management.
• Demonstrated experience with technology/course management systems and using innovative pedagogical tools.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Experience developing, refining and/or assessing curriculum.