"INSTRUCTOR (BIOLOGY)"

Instructor (Biology)

ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY
Campus: Polytechnic 
Job # 172739

Position Description

The Faculty of Science and Mathematics in the School of Applied Sciences and Arts at Arizona State University's College of Integrative Sciences and Arts invites applications for a Biology Instructor position on the Polytechnic Campus for the 2026–2027 academic year. The successful candidate will teach lecture and laboratory courses serving both non-majors and Applied Biological Sciences majors. Depending on program needs and the candidate’s expertise, course assignments may include microbiology, general biology, anatomy, physiology, animal physiology, and related disciplines.

Primary responsibilities include teaching, developing course materials and syllabi, designing and evaluating student assessments and laboratory experiments, and continuously refining instructional methods. The instructor will collaborate with faculty on curriculum development, planning, and implementation as part of the Applied Biological Sciences team, working alongside colleagues in chemistry, mathematics, and physics to advance CISA's commitment to excellence in undergraduate education.

Teaching load is typically five courses that equals 15 credit hours per semester or an equivalent combination of lecture and laboratory sections. All course assignments are at the undergraduate level and may be delivered in a variety of modalities, including on-ground, online, and hybrid formats, on the Polytechnic campus. Course schedules and teaching assignments will be determined by the Faculty Head based on programmatic needs.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure eligible position renewable on an academic year basis contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of resources, and the needs of the university. Candidate must reside in Arizona or be willing to relocate.

The School of Applied Sciences and Arts...

Essential Functions:
• Teach undergraduate lecture and laboratory courses in biology and closely related fields
• Develop course materials and syllabi for both in-person and online courses
• 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
• Hold on-campus office hours to support student learning and maintain class operations
• Help manage and train student workers for laboratory instruction

Required Qualifications:
• Master's degree in Biology or closely related field at time of appointment

Desired Qualifications:
• A terminal degree in Biology or closely related field
• Experience teaching a variety of biology courses at the undergraduate level
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Demonstrated experience in laboratory instruction for general biology, microbiology, or other related topics
• 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/176893):
1. A letter of interest (no more than 2 pages) outlining the following:
o How you meet the required and desired qualifications
o A paragraph outlining your commitment and philosophy to advancing the ASU Charter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Supplemental materials (no more than 10 pages) to include the following:
o Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. student evaluations, student mentoring, peer observation, annual evaluations, awards, etc.)
4. A list of Biology courses taught by you with a short course description for each
5. Information for three (3) professional references (name, title, organization, e-mail address, phone number)

The initial application deadline is 5:00pm AZ time, February 5, 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.