Director and Professor - School of Applied Professional Studies - AY2027-28

appointment as Professor with tenure. The Director of the School of Applied Professional Studies advances the School’s mission through collaborative leadership across ASU’s Polytechnic and Tempe campuses, as well as ASU Online. Reporting to the Dean of the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts, the Director will provide strategic, academic, and operational leadership to CISA’s most career-connected and professionally oriented school. The Director works in partnership with faculty, staff, program leaders, and university colleagues to strengthen academic quality, support faculty success, design, sustain, and enhance programs, and advance student learning and success. This is an opportunity to lead a dynamic academic unit at the forefront of interdisciplinary and professional education. Arizona State University’s School of Applied Professional Studies serves more than 2,500 students through 18 undergraduate and graduate degrees, preparing them to lead, communicate, design, research, and manage in complex professional environments. Its programs span organizational leadership, project management, technical communication, user experience, professional studies, applied science, communication, and military and veterans studies, all connected by a shared emphasis on adaptability, collaboration, ethical judgment, inquiry, and applied problem-solving. Through interdisciplinary coursework, research-informed practice, and hands-on learning, students develop the ability to understand people and organizations, translate ideas into action, manage projects and teams, communicate effectively, and design better experiences, preparing them for leadership across a wide range of evolving careers. Prospective candidates are invited to visit School of Applied Professional Studies | College of Integrative Sciences and Arts for additional information about the school and this opportunity. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, 12-month faculty appointment. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2027, with the potential for an earlier start date in January 2027. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. This position requires physical presence on one of ASU’s campuses in the Phoenix metropolitan area. About the School of Applied Professional Studies The School of Applied Professional Studies is where career-connected learning, industry-focused education, and academic innovation intersect. Its programs are designed for learners seeking to complete bachelor's degrees, transition from associate degrees, pursue graduate study, earn specialized certificates, or move into new professional pathways. 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, provide opportunities for personal development, career mobility, and the advancement of knowledge. This is a school with a compelling mission, strong academic foundation, and significant opportunity for continued growth, visibility, and impact. To learn more about the School of Applied Professional Studies, please visit https://cisa.asu.edu/school-of-applied-professional-studies. About the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts 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 9,500 students at all levels and 370+ faculty members with 87 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 No. 1 “Most Innovative School” in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for 12 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. 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 The Director of the School of Applied Professional Studies will: 1. Lead the operational, academic, financial, and personnel aspects of the School with a vision that resonates with ASU’s Charter and Design Aspirations for the New American University. 2. Collaborate with faculty, staff, students, program leaders, college and university partners to advance curricular innovation, student success, and academic quality. 3. Foster faculty and staff success. 4. Represent and advocate for the school within CISA, across ASU, and with external partners through community engagement, fundraising, outreach, and partnership development. Required Qualifications ● Ph.D., Ed.D., or terminal degree. ● Record of scholarly, teaching, and service excellence warranting appointment as Professor with tenure at ASU. ● Evidence of successful academic administrative leadership at the level of Department Chair, School Director, Associate Dean, or equivalent. Desired Qualifications We welcome applications from candidates whose experiences and aspirations align with the School’s mission and future direction. Competitive candidates may demonstrate some or all of the following: 1. Evidence of alignment with ASU’s Charter and Design Aspirations, especially commitments to access, excellence, inclusion, student success, and public impact. 2. A record of collaborative decision-making. 3. A record of adaptive leadership responsive to technological, social, workforce, and higher education change. 4. Experience creating, strengthening, managing, or securing funding for applied, experiential, career-connected, workforce-oriented, or industry-partnered learning initiatives. 5. Evidence of meaningful support for faculty and staff development, advocacy, mentoring, recognition, and career advancement. 6. A record of advancing student success across a variety of learning environments. 7. An active research or scholarly agenda in an area that complements the School’s existing strengths. Application Instructions To apply, candidates must submit the following materials electronically through Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/193370): 1. A letter of interest that: o Describes (a) the breadth of experience that will contribute to leading the school; and (b) how the ASU Charter and Design Aspirations are reflected in past work and future plans. o Provides a statement on leadership philosophy that addresses the needs of faculty, staff, and students. o Describes your scholarly research agenda. 2. Current curriculum vitae. 3. Information for three professional references (name, organization, position title, e-mail, phone number). The initial application deadline is October 30, 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 received until the position is filled. If you have position-related questions, please contact Vanessa Fonseca-Chavez at vfonseca@asu.edu. For application process-related questions, please contact Lindsay Rij at Lindsay.Rij@asu.edu. 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