"Clinical Assistant Professor - Pre-Dental AY2026-27"

Arizona State University

Clinical Assistant Professor - Pre-Dental AY2026-27

Announcement of Vacancy

Campus: Polytechnic

Job # 173117

Position Description

The Applied Biological Sciences program at Arizona State University’s Polytechnic campus is growing rapidly and attracting exceptional pre-dental students who are eager for an applied, community-engaged science education. To support this momentum, the Faculty of Science and Mathematics in the School of Applied Sciences and Arts within the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts (CISA) invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor in Applied Biological Sciences with a focus on pre-dental science or related fields. This role is ideal for a dedicated teacher who is passionate about student success and excited to join a collaborative, interdisciplinary faculty team to help us continue delivering an outstanding applied learning experience through in-person and online formats.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure-eligible Clinical Assistant Professor position on a renewable, academic-year (9-month) appointment, contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of resources, and the needs of the university. The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The full-time teaching load consists of four (4) courses per semester, which may include a combination of lecture and laboratory courses delivered in either in-person or online formats. Candidate must reside in Arizona or be willing to relocate. The position is 80% teaching and 20% service, with an expected start date of August 2026.

The School of Applied Sciences and Arts in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts at Arizona State University delivers applied sciences and liberal arts courses to students from all majors at the Polytechnic and Downtown Phoenix campuses. It has more than 170 full-time faculty who serve nearly 4,500 students majoring in career-focused, applied-learning programs, including undergraduate applied biology majors in pre-veterinary medicine, pre-dental, and sustainable horticulture; applied physics; applied quantitative science; interdisciplinary studies; science, technology, and society; history of science, technology and innovation; communication; and more.

To learn more about the Applied Biological Sciences (Pre-Dental) program.

To learn more about the School of Applied Sciences and Arts.

Essential Functions:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in pre-dental sciences, biology, physiology and anatomy.
• Develop course materials and syllabi for both in-person and online courses.
• Mentor and engage students in pre-dental program.
• Provide service to the unit, college, and university by participating in committees and associations.
• Work with faculty head and other faculty/staff to develop course syllabi and assignments; review and evaluate effectiveness of teaching methods and work activities.
• Apply innovative teaching techniques and deliver excellence in teaching of the defined content for assigned courses.
• Maintain student grade records and assist in management of day-to-day operation of lab program as required by course assignment.

Required Qualifications:

A terminal degree (Ph. D., D.Sc., D.M.D., D.D.S., or equivalent) in Biology, Oral Biology, Dentistry, or a closely related field at the time of appointment, OR a master’s degree (M.S, M.P.H., M.P.A., or equivalent) in the above disciplines with at least 10 years of dentistry-related clinical experience.

Desired Qualifications:

• Two or more years of teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• Evidence of effective teaching.
• Experience in oral biology, dentistry, head and neck anatomy, oral pathology, or closely related fields.
• Experience developing courses and/or curricula.
• Experience teaching and implementing course management and homework systems in digital environments such as Canvas and across various modalities (asynchronously and/or synchronously).
• 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/177234):

• A letter of interest (two (2) page maximum) outlining the following:
  • How you meet the required and desired qualifications
  • A paragraph outlining your commitment and philosophy to advancing the ASU Charter
• Current Curriculum vitae
• Supplemental materials (no more than 10 pages) to include the following:
  • Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. student evaluations, student mentoring, peer observation, annual evaluations, awards, etc.)
  • Contact information for three (3) professional references (name, title, organization, e-mail address, phone number)

The initial application deadline is 5:00pm AZ time, January 4, 2026. 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. Igor Shovkovy at Igor.Shovkovy@asu.edu. For application process-related questions, please contact Amie Olson at Amie.Olson@asu.edu.

Official transcripts are required prior to employment.