Assistant Teaching Professor (Project Management) - AY 2026-27

Announcement of Vacancy

Campus: Tempe

Job #170295

Position Description

The Project Management Program in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts at Arizona State University invites applications for two (2) career-track faculty positions in our rapidly expanding BS and MS degrees. The successful candidates will prepare and teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in project management, depending upon their expertise, and they will participate in faculty service to the institution and profession. These appointments are 80% teaching (four courses per semester) and 20% service and begin August 2026.

With guidance from ASU's faculty and strong collaboration with PMI, industry, and educational partners, we offer a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, along with certificate and non-degree workforce development initiatives. These provide numerous opportunities for personal development, career engagement, and knowledge advancement.

These are full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure-eligible positions with promotion possibilities. They are renewable on an academic year basis, contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of resources, and the needs of the university. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Candidates must reside in Arizona or be willing to relocate.

ASU's School of Applied Professional Studies (APS) offers premier immersion and online programs tailored to learners seeking to complete their bachelor's degrees, transition from associate degrees, attain master's degrees, or acquire specialized field certificates, all while enhancing their professional trajectories or venturing into new career paths.

Guided by ASU's distinguished faculty, who have earned recognition both nationally and internationally, and in collaboration with industry and educational allies, our comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate offerings, as well as certificate and non-degree workforce development initiatives, present avenues for personal development, career mobility, and innovative avenues for the advancement of knowledge.

To learn more about the Project Management program, please visit https://cisa.asu.edu/project-management. You may also read about the program’s partnership with Green Project Management, please visit https://news.asu.edu/20240108-critical-sustainability-concepts-infused-asu-project-management-curriculum. To learn more about the School of Applied Professional Studies, please visit https://cisa.asu.edu/school-of-applied-professional-studies.

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 10 years in succession, has forged the model for a New American University. Repeatedly ranked No. 1, ASU has topped more than 20 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.

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

Essential Functions:

• Expectations for this position include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in multiple scales and modalities (typically four courses per semester)
• Providing service to the unit, college, and university

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Project Management or related field preferred, OR master’s degree in project management/related field plus 5 years of professional project management experience.
• Experience teaching or training in multiple instructional contexts.

Desired Qualifications:

• Graduate degree(s) from one of ASU’s peer institutions or similar.
• Current PMP certification OR ability to acquire PMP certification within one year of appointment.
• Experience developing and/or managing curriculum.
• Demonstrated commitment to values expressed by the ASU Charter.

Application Instructions:

To apply, candidates must submit the following materials electronically to Interfolio (apply.interfolio.com/174707):

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

The initial application deadline is October 26, 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 Pitchiah Balasubramanian at pbalas22@asu.edu. For application process-related questions, please contact Cassi Thomas at cassandra.j.thomas@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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