ASU’s Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation (MLFC) and the Division for Advancing Education Policy, Practice and Leadership invites applications to establish a pool for Academic Associates in the Learning Design and Technologies Program for the 2026-2027 academic year. The successful candidates(s) will teach online courses, evaluate student work, and assist students. The Learning Design and Technologies Program welcomes applications from candidates who align with ASU’s charter and are committed to inclusive excellence and student success. The successful candidate will also advance ASU’s Design Aspirations through teaching and service.
Academic Associate positions are one semester (7.5 or 15 weeks), non-benefits-eligible, and fixed-term appointments with no tenure implications, not to exceed .40 FTE. The number of courses is contingent upon needs, funding, and sufficient enrollment. Individuals hired as Academic Associates may not hold multiple, non-benefits-eligible appointments at Arizona State University. Salary is based upon qualifications and assigned teaching load.
This recruitment is to establish a part-time hiring pool for temporary and semester appointments. Applications are considered for the current year only. Applicants who are not hired are encouraged to reapply for the next posting.
Essential Duties: The position includes co-teaching under the leadership of a lead instructor online, grading, managing the course’s Canvas (learning management system) page, and establishing warm and supportive relationships with students through class, office hours, emails, and meetings, as needed.
About the College
ASU’s Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation creates knowledge, mobilizes people, and takes action to improve education. Nationally recognized as a leader in teacher preparation, leadership development and scholarly research, Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation prepares over 8,000 educators annually. MLFC faculty create knowledge by drawing from a wide range of academic disciplines to gain insight into important questions about the process of learning, the practice of teaching and the effects of education policy. MLFC mobilizes people through bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs, through non-degree professional development programs and through socially embedded, multilateral community engagement. MLFC takes action by bringing people and ideas together to increase the capabilities of individual educators and the performance of education systems.
Aligned with ASU’s charter, MLFC is committed to advancing inclusive excellence in our curricula, programming and institutional relationships.
For more information about the College, please visit our website.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree or higher in educational technology, instructional technology, instructional design, or closely related field at time of appointment
Desired Qualifications:
- 1+ years of teaching or related experience in learning design, educational technology, instructional design, or related field
- Documented experience teaching adult learners in an asynchronous online learning environment
- Experience working collaboratively in a team environment
- Experience with using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to enhance instructional workflows, feedback, accessibility, and learning activities
- Experience using course management systems such as Canvas and communication tools such as Zoom
- Experience managing a group of learners in large-enrollment online courses
- Experience working with and supporting students from global settings
Application Deadline and Procedures
The initial application deadline is March 16, 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, on an ongoing basis as hiring needs dictate until the position is filled. Only electronic applications will be reviewed.
To apply, submit the following:
- Letter of application/interest that speaks to how you meet any required/desired qualifications of the position
- Curriculum vitae with contact information, including telephone number and email address
- Contact information for three professional references; phone and email
