Assistant Teaching Professor - Immunology

Arizona State University • Tempe, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Life Sciences (SOLS) at Arizona State University invites applications for a full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure-eligible Assistant Teaching Professor focused on immunology. The position is 80% teaching and 20% service, with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2027. Subsequent academic-year renewals, running August 16 to May 15, are contingent upon satisfactory performance, resource availability, and unit needs. Supplementary summer teaching may be available. The position is based on ASU’s Tempe Campus in Tempe, Arizona, and requires physical presence at that location.

The successful candidate will contribute to SOLS’ online and in-person BS and MS biology programs, with a focus on immunology. They will develop and teach undergraduate and master’s-level courses in immunology and related topics, supervise Applied Projects and Capstones for the Biology MS program, supervise graduate teaching assistants, and update or develop course materials in collaboration with faculty and staff. The professor will also provide service to the school, college, and university appropriate to the position.

SOLS has more than 100 full-time faculty members, offers undergraduate and graduate training programs, and supports interdisciplinary research initiatives. The School and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences value cultural and intellectual breadth and strive to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. ASU offers a collaborative setting with access to state-of-the-art equipment and core facilities.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences supports faculty and staff professional development and growth, and its faculty guide students as they develop critical-thinking and writing skills and prepare for a range of careers. ASU describes itself as a comprehensive public research university committed to inclusion and student success, research and discovery of public value, and the health of the communities it serves.

Requirements

• PhD or other doctoral degree in immunology or a related field by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated experience teaching college-level immunology courses; teaching assistant experience is considered.
• Demonstrated organizational and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of college-level teaching experience.
• Experience teaching college-level biology courses through alternative delivery modalities, such as hybrid or online.
• Experience creating curriculum and teaching online.
• Experience using technology to supplement and improve pedagogy.
• A record of using evidence-based teaching methods that promote mastery of biological concepts and higher-order critical thinking, demonstrated through instruction and assessments.
• Demonstrated commitment to understanding and serving the particular needs of online students.
• Experience supervising and mentoring teaching assistants.
• Participation in the higher education community and professional development activities, such as authoring educational or scientific publications, presenting at conferences, or attending workshops.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students, and communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter.
• Research experience in immunology or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in online and on-campus master’s-level and undergraduate courses in immunology and related topics.
• Supervise coursework for Applied Projects and Capstones in the Biology MS program.
• Supervise graduate teaching assistants.
• Update and develop course materials in collaboration with other faculty and staff.
• Provide service to the school, college, and university commensurate with the position’s 20% service allocation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree