Job Description

The School of Ocean Futures (SOF) in the Rob Walton College of Global Futures (CGF) at Arizona State University invites applications for one full-time, benefit-eligible, academic year (9-month) Teaching Professor position in Ocean Futures with an anticipated start in Fall 2026.

This appointment is non-tenure track and will be made at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor or Teaching Associate Professor, commensurate with the candidate’s experience and accomplishments. This appointment is for one academic year, and subsequent academic year renewals are contingent contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of resources, and the needs of the school.

The successful candidate will teach eight courses per academic year, typically four courses per semester, with most of this teaching occurring at the undergraduate level. The courses will be taught on the Tempe campus as well as in online modality. In addition to teaching, service on school or university committees is expected.

Applicants should have experience in college- or university-level teaching and student mentoring and be able to teach introductory-level Ocean Futures, marine biology, and ocean conservation courses to Ocean Futures majors, as well as to non-major students taking these classes to meet ASU’s General Education Sustainability Requirement

Ideally, applicants will also have some research and/or professional experience in the field of Ocean Futures, for example oceanography, coastal planning, marine education, etc., as they will also be expected to co-teach the Ocean Futures Capstone course, in which undergraduate majors and master’s students work in teams on real problems with real partners.

Areas of interest or expertise within Ocean Futures are open, including (but not limited to) marine environmental science or marine ecology, marine environmental policy, marine energy systems or other infrastructure, fishing or marine food systems, coastal urbanism/planning, and blue economies.

Successful candidates will contribute heavily to the pedagogical mission of the SOF, including teaching general studies sustainability courses to students with a wide array of interests and majors. Therefore, candidates with a passion for clearly communicating ocean science to the general public and a capacity for dynamic and compelling pedagogy are highly encouraged to apply.

We especially seek candidates who have a compelling vision for teaching and student mentoring that aligns with the mission of the School of Ocean Futures and ASU’s Charter for a New American University.

The School of Ocean Futures is a dynamic and interdisciplinary community. Rooted in the ASU Charter, it is dedicated to shaping thriving ocean futures by advancing healthy coastal communities and marine systems through knowledge, partnerships, and innovation.

SOF is committed to continually increasing accessibility to Ocean Futures education and to supporting the wellbeing and resilience of the communities and individuals we serve now and into the future, including existing and potential students, faculty, staff, and collaborators. SOF has a career development pathway for teaching faculty and values teaching as an important contribution to achieving its core mission.

Learn more about the SOF at https://oceans.asu.edu/ and the College of Global Futures at https://collegeofglobalfutures.asu.edu/

Essential Functions/Duties

• Deliver instruction in both immersion (in-person) and digital immersion (online) formats for undergraduate and master’s classes
• Contribute to curriculum updating and integration of effective teaching pedagogies
• Supervise and mentor teaching assistants
• Serve on internal and external committees

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in oceanography, marine biology, marine conservation, or another appropriate field by the time of appointment
• Evidence of at least one year of college- or university-level teaching experience in oceanography, marine biology, marine conservation, or a closely related field

Teaching Associate Professor

In addition to the required qualifications for appointment at the Teaching Assistant Professor stated above, the successful candidate in this rank should provide:

• Evidence of at least five (5) years of college- or university-level teaching
• Demonstrated record of teaching competence as evidenced by teaching evaluations, course development, and innovative teaching practices
• Evidence of successful mentoring, both in formal (e.g., committees) and informal settings
• Evidence of contributions in curriculum development, programmatic responsibilities, and departmental service responsibilities such as faculty committees

Desired Qualifications (All Ranks)

• Ph.D. in oceanography or an appropriate field
• Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering teaching in immersion (in-person) and online formats using learning management systems and instructional technologies
• Evidence of strong commitment to teaching excellence and student success, including asynchronous online teaching, lectures, effective assessments, and other classroom activities
• Potential for the candidate’s teaching and mentoring activities to foster the values of ASU as reflected in the ASU Charter
• Experience supervising students and teaching assistants
• Scholarship or professional experience in the field of ocean science

Application Instructions

Only electronic applications submitted via Interfolio will be accepted. The application deadline is May 2, 2026; if not filled, reviews will occur every two weeks thereafter until the search is closed. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Applicants must submit:

1. A letter of interest that addresses the above criteria
2. A Curriculum Vitae
3. A teaching and mentoring statement that communicates, with examples, the ways you aspire to teaching excellence in the context of the ASU Charter
4. Teaching evaluations for at least one year, plus a syllabus sample for a course in oceanography, marine biology, marine conservation, or a closely related field
5. The name, phone number, and e-mail address of three references

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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