Location
Downtown Phoenix Campus
Open Date
Oct 13, 2026
Description
Faculty Associate positions (0.10 – 0.40 FTE)
The ASU Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation is seeking part-time, non-tenure track Faculty Associate positions. Faculty Associates are one-semester, non-benefits-eligible, fixed-term appointments with no tenure implications, not to exceed an average of 0.40 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. Faculty Associates may not hold multiple, non-benefits-eligible appointments at Arizona State University.
This position requires physical presence on one of ASU’s campuses in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Working from another location requires additional approvals, which are not guaranteed.
Essential Functions
Instruction & Curriculum Development
- Demonstrates expert and current knowledge in nursing and sustained effectiveness in teaching, using dynamic, stimulating, and creative strategies to engage students.
- Plans, develops, evaluates, and revises nursing courses and workshops to promote critical and creative thinking and support student learning.
- Teaches effectively in a variety of environments, including classroom, clinical, experiential, and distance/online settings.
- Teaches on multiple ASU campus sites, as assigned.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates innovative teaching methods.
- Incorporates scholarly and creative activities into teaching.
Other Essential Duties
- Ability to quickly change priorities
- Use critical thinking to make decisions and/or analyze and report data or results.
- Use computers effectively.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Holds a current and unencumbered Arizona registered nurse license in good standing or multi-state privilege to practice in Arizona.
- An earned doctoral degree in nursing, education, leadership, health, innovation or other applicable discipline, at time of appoinment.
- At least two years of experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care.
Desired Qualifications
- Earned Doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution in nursing, healthcare, or healthcare-related, education, leadership, or other applicable discipline.
- Two years of prior experience teaching in higher education.
- Experience teaching in nursing or health-related academic programs.
- Experience in coordinating courses, degree programs, or campus sites.
- Certified as a nurse educator.
Application Instructions
Application deadline is November 13, 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.
- A letter of interest describing your fit for the position relative to the qualifications listed in this advertisement.
- Curriculum vitae/professional resume
- Names, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers for three professional references
Additional queries can be sent to edsonhr@asu.edu.
Application Process
This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.
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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