SCRD Faculty Associate/Academic Associate Pool - Recreational Therapy AY26-27

Arizona State University • Phoenix, AZ

18d • Hybrid

About The Position

The School of Community Resources and Development (SCRD) in the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions at Arizona State University (ASU) invites applications for Faculty Associate and Academic Associate positions for the 2026-2027 academic year. These are part-time appointments, hired on one-semester, renewable contracts, to teach one or two courses (not to exceed 0.40 FTE) per semester, either in person or online. These are fixed-term appointments not eligible for benefits, sabbaticals, or tenure. Salary is based upon qualifications and assigned teaching load. Official transcripts are required prior to employment. Individuals employed as Faculty Associates and Academic Associates may not hold multiple, non-benefits eligible appointments at Arizona State University. We seek a pool of qualified people available to teach in-person courses on ASU’s Downtown Phoenix or Tempe campus or online. The School of Community Resources and Development is one of four schools in the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions. Watts College has a student body of over 6747 undergraduate and graduate students. In Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism, SCRD is ranked #7 in the world and #2 in the U.S. according to the Center for World University Rankings. SCRD is located at ASU’s Downtown Phoenix campus, a dynamic hub of the multi-campus Arizona State University that provides a multitude of academic and professional connections for students. The mission of our school is to co-create transformative solutions that enhance the social, cultural, environmental, and economic well-being of communities. We provide internationally recognized interdisciplinary research expertise and innovative academic programs in community development, recreational therapy, nonprofit leadership and management, parks, recreation and sport management, and tourism development and management. Courses are delivered through in-person, online, and hybrid platforms and have been taught multiple times with a well-defined syllabus outlining purpose, content, readings, and assignments.

Requirements

• An earned master’s degree in parks, recreation, sport management, recreational therapy or a related field from an accredited institution by the time of appointment.
• Three years of related experience (prior teaching and/or practitioner experience that involves developing and/or providing training and development workshops/courses to adult learners).
• Consistent with ASU’s Charter, a demonstrated commitment to inclusion.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in parks, recreation, sport management, youth development, recreational therapy, or similar fields, especially in leadership capacities.
• Prior higher education/adult teaching, guest lecturing and/or training experiences, online or in-person.
• Evidence of effective collaboration skills.
• Experience with technology/course management systems such as Canvas.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses as assigned.
• Deliver engaging in-person (and/or online) lectures, discussions, and content.
• Contribute to the creation of assignments and exams.
• Evaluate and grade student work according to rubrics.
• Manage Canvas learning management platform and hold office hours to assist students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level