Position Description

The School of Applied Professional Studies in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts at Arizona State University invites applications to join our teaching pool for Technical Writing and Communication Faculty Associates for the 2026-2027 academic year. The successful candidate(s) will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Technical Communication; prepare class materials; evaluate student work; and hold office hours to assist students. 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.

To find out more about our Technical Writing and Communication programs offered to students, click here .

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 11 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:

• Teaching undergraduate or graduate courses contingent on academic credentials.
• Delivering online course instruction in alignment with program curriculum and learning outcomes.
• Assessing and returning student work with constructive feedback within established turnaround times.
• Maintaining consistent presence and responsiveness within the course learning management system.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters or Doctoral degree in Technical Communication or a related field at time of appointment.
• Ability to teach in digital environments such as Canvas (asynchronously and/or synchronously).
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Desired Qualifications:

• PhD in technical communication, professional writing, user experience, or a related field from one of ASU’s peer institutions or similar.
• Two years’ post-secondary teaching or training experience.
• Experience developing and/or managing curriculum.
• Five years’ professional experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to values expressed by the ASU Charter.

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

1. A letter of interest that addresses how you meet the required and desired qualifications.
2. A current curriculum vitae or resume.
3. Materials that demonstrate evidence of teaching or training effectiveness (e.g., learner evaluations or surveys, peer observations, annual evaluations reports, job descriptions).
4. Complete information for three professional references (name, organization, position title, e-mail, and phone number).

The initial application deadline is Friday, May 29, 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. For application process questions of if you have position-related questions, please contact Dr. Emily Mertz, emmertz@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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