"Assistant Teaching Professor or Associate Teaching Professor, Positive Psychology"

The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SSBS) in the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University (ASU) is seeking a full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor or Associate Teaching Professor in Psychology to teach online and in-person within undergraduate and graduate psychology programs with a concentration in Positive Psychology. The anticipated start date is Fall 2026. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching positive psychology, along with expertise in one or more of the following general areas of psychology: cognitive, cultural, social, affective, developmental, biological/physiological, health, or clinical/counseling. Teaching loads for these positions are typically 12 credits per semester (a 4/4 load), with opportunities for summer teaching. The workload is comprised of 80% teaching and 20% service activities in support of the unit, college, and/or university.

About the School: The mission of the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SSBS) aligns with the values of a metropolitan research university, rooted in the belief that human behavior, social institutions, and culture are best understood through interdisciplinary perspectives that integrate a variety of intellectual and methodological approaches. Our dedicated team of educators, scholars, and staff are committed to embodying the ASU Charter in every aspect of our work. https://newcollege.asu.edu/ssbs

About the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences: At ASU’s New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, we take pride in breaking down disciplinary barriers, cultivating an environment where innovative research flourishes. ... For more information, visit us at https://newcollege.asu.edu/.

New College is located on ASU’s West Valley campus...

About Arizona State University: ... To learn more about ASU, visit http://www.asu.edu.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Teach upper and/or lower-division courses to undergraduate and graduate students, in face-to-face, hybrid, or online formats.
• Teaching Professors are required to prepare syllabus, lectures and class materials, exams, order textbooks, and grade assignments and exams.
• Maintain regular availability to students including office hours as appropriate to course modality.
• Monitor student success and regularly respond to student academic issues.
• Foster collegiality throughout the organization.
• Complete periodic mandatory training.
• Monitor and respond to university, college, and school communication and requests.
• Maintain and update course materials as appropriate to the field and modality.
• Provide service to the unit, school, college, university as appropriate for the rank.

To be considered for an Associate Teaching Professor position, one must have at least five years of relevant teaching experience and have successfully gone through the promotion process at another institution.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D or terminal degree in Psychology or related field at time of hire

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience or demonstrated ability to teach in-person and/or online at the undergraduate and/or graduate level in the field of psychology
• Training and/or research experience in positive psychology (broadly defined)
• Expertise in one or more of the following general areas of psychology: cognitive, cultural, social, affective, developmental, biological/physiological, health, or clinical/counseling
• Demonstrated ability to teach broadly in psychology
• Experience with learning management systems such as Canvas
• Experience mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students (e.g., course/teaching assistants, research assistants)
• Experience developing, implementing, maintaining, and evaluating curricula
• Evidence of excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with students from a wide variety of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, including first-generation college students
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness – e.g., student evaluations, syllabi, peer observation, annual evaluations, etc.

Application Deadline: The initial application deadline is January 4, 2026 at 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool...

Application Procedure: Only electronic submissions via Interfolio will be reviewed. All required materials must be submitted at time of initial application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please submit all application materials to Interfolio.

Applications must contain:

• Cover letter that addresses the required and desired qualifications and how your experience will demonstrate the ASU Charter
• Curriculum vitae with contact information, including telephone number and e-mail address
• One-page statement of teaching philosophy
• Information for three professional references (their position, title, e-mail, phone number), one reference must be from your current or most recent employer

For assistance with your application, or for position-related questions, contact tracy.lowder@asu.edu