"SASA Faculty Associate – Languages and Cultures, Spanish - AY2025-2026 Announcement of Vacancy"

Position Description

The School of Applied Sciences and Arts in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts at Arizona State University invites applications to join our teaching pool for Spanish Faculty Associates for the 2025-2026 academic year. The successful candidate(s) will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Spanish language, culture, and professional communication; prepare course materials; evaluate student work; and hold office hours to assist students. We especially encourage applications from candidates with experience in Spanish for the Professions or Specific Purposes and/or heritage language instruction.

Faculty Associate positions are one semester, non-benefits-eligible, fixed-term appointments with no tenure implications, not to exceed an average of .40 FTE per semester. The number of courses is contingent upon unit needs, funding, and sufficient enrollment. Salary is based upon qualifications and assigned teaching load.

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.

The School of Applied Sciences and Arts leads ASU's Writers' Studio, which provides first-year composition courses to all ASU Online students. It also offers the nation’s first degree in military and veterans studies led by ASU’s Office for Veteran and Military Academic Engagement (OVMAE). The OVMAE is committed to the robust support of veteran, military-affiliated and dependent students. The school is also home to the Latinx Oral History Lab, which offers undergraduate research and storytelling opportunities. The School of Applied Sciences and Arts is a partner in advancing knowledge and technology while championing a sustainable future for the cultures, communities, animals and environments of the East Valley and beyond.

To learn more about the School of Applied Sciences and Arts, please visit https://cisa.asu.edu/school-of-applied-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 9,000 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.

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:

• Plan and deliver engaging Spanish language and culture lessons, class discussions, and assignments
• Provide excellent instruction in the assigned teaching modality (in-person, hybrid, or online)
• Respond to student emails and messages in a timely and professional manner
• Evaluate student work and provide timely, substantive feedback on assessments
• Post grades and maintain accurate records in accordance with ASU deadlines and policies

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Spanish, Applied Linguistics, Hispanic Studies, or a related field at time of appointment
• One year of experience teaching Spanish in a post-secondary environment
• Ability to teach in digital environments such as Canvas
• Demonstrated commitment to the values expressed by the ASU Charter

Desired Qualifications:

• Doctoral (PhD) degree in Spanish or a closely related field at time of appointment
• Evidence of effective teaching
• Two years or more of teaching experience in a post-secondary environment
• Evidence of activities consistent with the ASU Charter, including inclusive and equitable teaching practices that support both heritage and second-language learners

Application Instructions:

To apply, candidates must submit the following materials electronically to Interfolio.

A letter of interest that addresses how you meet the required and desired qualifications and outlines your teaching philosophy.

• Current curriculum vitae
• Information for three professional references (name, organization, position title, e-mail, phone number)

The initial application deadline is December 8, 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 Marie-Louise Paulesc at mlp@asu.com. For application process-related questions, please contact Tricia Dye at patricia.dye@asu.edu.

Official transcripts are required prior to employment.