Open Faculty Positions

Faculty Associate (Job 189793)

Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona

School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies

The School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies (SHPRS) at Arizona State University invites applications for its faculty associate pool for the 2026-27 academic year and summer session (Session Instructor).

Faculty Associates are one semester appointments, with the potential to be renewed. They are part time, non-benefits eligible with no tenure implications, not to exceed .40 FTE (.50FTE during summer session). A typical Faculty Associate course load is one to two classes per semester, either in-person or online. Teaching duties include: preparing course materials, responding to and evaluating student work, and availability for one-on-one assistance (via weekly office hours for on-campus classes and electronically for online classes). Individuals employed as Faculty Associates may not hold multiple, non-benefits eligible appointments at Arizona State University.

About the School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies

In 2008, the departments of History, Philosophy and Religious Studies joined together to create the School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies (SHPRS), an academic unit of The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. We continue to advance Arizona State University’s goals of excellence, access and impact through award winning innovative research and a commitment to supporting students both online and on-campus. As the largest transdisciplinary school in the humanities at ASU, the collaborative environment of talented faculty and students aims to create leaders of change that understand the past, present and future. For more information about SHPRS, please visit our website: https://shprs.asu.edu/.

About The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of Arizona State University, committed to improving communities on a local, national and global scale. We support the professional development and growth of our faculty and staff in their cutting-edge research to advance these aims. Within The College, our faculty engage with a large, curious student body, guiding them as they grow into socially aware, critical thinkers and writers able to succeed in a wide range of careers and to address the challenges of the twenty-first century. Advancing the success of our students remains our top priority. To learn more about The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, please visit https://thecollege.asu.edu.

About Arizona State University

ASU exemplifies a new prototype for the American public research university. As articulated in the ASU Charter, ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare course materials
• Respond to and evaluate student work
• Available for one-on-one assistance (via weekly office hours for on-campus classes and electronically for online classes)

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in History/Philosophy/Religious Studies by time of appointment.
• Experience teaching undergraduate History/Philosophy/Religious Studies courses in person and Online.

Desired Qualification:

• PhD in History, Philosophy, or Religious Studies.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students, and communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter

Application Instructions:

Anticipated start date is Fall 2026, Spring 2027 or Summer 2027. Candidates will be asked to create or use an existing Interfolio Dossier. To apply, candidate must submit application materials at https://apply.interfolio.com/189793.

Application materials should include the following:

1. Cover letter, stating qualifications;
2. Curriculum vitae or resumé;
3. Contact information for three professional references.

Initial review of applications will begin on July 27, 2026 and will continue on a biweekly basis, in subsequent months throughout the academic year, as needed, until the search is closed.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

A background check is required for employment. Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. ASU’s full nondiscrimination statement (ACD 401) is located on the ASU website at https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html and https://www.asu.edu/titleIX.

Clery Act Statement

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.

Assistant Teaching Professorship in Jewish Studies

School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 

Job Details and Essential Duties

The School of Historical, Philosophical, and Religious Studies at Arizona State University (ASU) invites applications for the Michael W. Rubinoff Assistant Teaching Professorship in Jewish Studies, a full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure-track faculty position expected to begin August 16, 2027.

We seek a dynamic and dedicated teacher with demonstrated expertise in Jewish history and/or Jewish religion. The successful candidate will have a strong record of excellence in undergraduate teaching and a demonstrated ability to engage with multicultural student populations in both specialized and general education courses. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

About the School of Historical, Philosophical, and Religious Studies

The School of Historical, Philosophical, and Religious Studies (SHPRS) is an interdisciplinary academic unit within The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences that brings together scholars and students across a broad range of humanistic disciplines. Jewish Studies at ASU offers students opportunities to explore Jewish history, religion, culture, and thought within global and comparative frameworks. SHPRS is committed to innovative teaching, interdisciplinary collaboration, and public engagement.

About The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of Arizona State University, committed to improving communities on a local, national, and global scale. We support the professional development and growth of our faculty and staff in their cutting-edge research to advance these aims. Within The College, our faculty engage with a large, curious student body, guiding them as they grow into socially aware, critical thinkers and writers able to succeed in a wide range of careers and to address the challenges of the twenty-first century. Advancing the success of our students remains our top priority. To learn more about The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, please visit https://thecollege.asu.edu.

About Arizona State University

ASU exemplifies a new prototype for the American public research university. As articulated in the ASU Charter, ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural, and overall health of the communities it serves.

Essential Functions:

• Teach a 4/4 course load
• Contribute regularly to SHPRS’ core curriculum
• Teach courses that support the broader humanities and interdisciplinary mission of the university
• Participate in appropriate service activities within SHPRS and the university
• Contribute to the intellectual and pedagogical life of Jewish Studies at ASU

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Jewish Studies, History, Religious Studies, or a related field by the time of appointment
• Demonstrated record of successful undergraduate teaching
• Expertise in Jewish history and/or Jewish religion

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to teach across multiple chronological or thematic areas of Jewish Studies
• Experience teaching large-enrollment and general education courses
• Evidence of inclusive and innovative pedagogical practices
• Interest in public-facing or community-engaged Jewish Studies programming
• Demonstrated commitment to working with with faculty, staff, students, and communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter

Application Instructions: 

The application is found on Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/191299

Application materials should include: 

• Cover letter 
• Curriculum vitae 
• Teaching statement 
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness 
• Contact information for three references 
• A statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions support the ASU Charter.

Application deadline is 21 September 2026.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

A background check is required for employment. Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. ASU’s full nondiscrimination statement (ACD 401) is located on the ASU website at https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html and https://www.asu.edu/titleIX.

Clery Act Statement

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.

IFANCA Endowed Chair in Indian Muslim Studies - Associate Professor

Humanities (History, Religious Studies, Philosophy, and Related Fields) Arizona State University 

Start Date: August 2027

About the Position

Arizona State University's The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites applications and nominations for the inaugural IFANCA Chair of Indian Muslim Studies, at the rank of Associate Professor, with a start date of August 16, 2027. The Chair will hold tenure in the School of Historical, Philosophical, and Religious Studies (SHPRS) and will be fully embedded in the Center of Muslim Experience in the United States (CME-US), ASU's hub for innovative, publicly engaged scholarship on Muslim life in America and globally.

Position Overview

The inaugural IFANCA (Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America) Chair of Indian Muslim Studies will be a senior scholar — or a highly accomplished scholar on a strong upward trajectory whose work exemplifies both rigorous humanistic inquiry and the capacity to lead. The Chair will advance innovative research in Indian Muslim Studies, shape CME-US's intellectual agenda, and contribute to ASU's commitments to inclusive excellence, global engagement, and meaningful public scholarship.

About the Center of Muslim Experience in the United States (CME-US)

The Center of Muslim Experience in the United States (CME-US) is a multi-partnership, transdisciplinary research and community outreach center at Arizona State University leading the way in producing transformative scholarship about Muslims in the U.S. that contributes to an American inclusive future.

About the School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies

ASU’s School of Historical, Philosophical, and Religious Studies (SHPRS) is one of the nation’s largest and most innovative transdisciplinary humanities institutions. With 92 faculty and nearly 
1,600 majors, the school teaches more than 33,000 students each year in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. A substantial portion of the student population is online, including a 
pioneering master’s program in World War II Studies in collaboration with the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. Additionally, the school hosts transdisciplinary programs and 
affiliated research and education centers. 

About The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of Arizona State University, committed to improving communities on a local, national and global scale. We support the professional development and growth of our faculty and staff in their cutting-edge research to advance these aims. Within The College, our faculty engage with a large curious student body, guiding them as they grow into socially aware, critical thinkers and writers able to succeed in a wide range of careers and to address the challenges of the twenty-first century. Advancing the success of our students remains our top priority. To learn more about The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, please visit https://thecollege.asu.edu.

About Arizona State University

ASU exemplifies a new prototype for the American public research university. As articulated in the ASU Charter, ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves. 

Essential Functions:

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• The Chair will advance innovative research in Indian Muslim Studies, shape CME-US's intellectual agenda, and contribute to ASU's commitments to inclusive excellence, global engagement, and meaningful public scholarship.
• Maintain a distinguished, internationally recognized research and publishing agenda in Indian Muslim Studies within their humanistic discipline
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses aligned with their expertise and in accordance with the curricular needs of the School of Historical, Philosophical, and Religious Studies
• Mentor graduate students and junior faculty
• Provide intellectual leadership in shaping CME-US's research, programming, and initiatives related to Indian Muslim Studies
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration across ASU, nationally, and internationally
• Organize and convene regular conferences, workshops, and seminars
• Engage public audiences, community partners, and broader civic life
• Supports IFANCA’s mission which includes values of service, adaptability, and integrity and increase awareness through education

Disciplinary Home and Areas of Scholarly Interest:

This position is anchored in the Humanities and housed in SHPRS. We particularly welcome scholars working in:

•  History (including intellectual, social, religious, political, and cultural history)
• Religious Studies (anthropology of religion, religious thought, material culture, and contemporary and global religious movements)
• Philosophy (including political philosophy, ethics, and philosophy of religion)
• Related humanistic fields such as Literary and Cultural Studies, Gender and Justice Studies, Ethnic Studies, Islamic Studies, Asian Studies, or Law and Ethics, where the primary methodology is humanistic

Candidates’ research should focus on Indian Muslim communities in any period (precolonial, colonial, or postcolonial) with attention to contemporary concerns, and may address themes including, but not limited to, pluralism and justice, postcolonial nationalisms, migration and diaspora (with particular attention to Indian Muslims in the United States), law and governance, public narratives and public memory, environmental humanities and ethics, social movements, intellectual history, or everyday lived experience.

Appointment and Support

The IFANCA Endowed Chair comes with a competitive salary, dedicated research funds, and programming support commensurate with rank and experience. The Chair will be fully integrated into CME-US's collaborative environment and is expected to be an active contributor to its mission and community. The position also offers opportunities to collaborate with other ASU centers and initiatives focused on religion and conflict, transborder studies, Asian studies, security studies, and applied ethics.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in History, Religious Studies, Philosophy, or a related Humanities discipline
• Qualifications commensurate with appointment at the rank of Associate Professor at ASU
• A record of scholarly excellence commensurate with rank
• An active research agenda with evidence of sustained productivity and impact

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with or experience in Islamic Studies, South Asian Studies, or related fields
• Demonstrated commitment to innovative teaching and graduate mentorship
• Experience with and commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration
• Experience in or demonstrated interest in center-based or collaborative research environments
• A demonstrated record of or clear potential for public and community engagement
• Experience organizing academic conferences, workshops, or seminar series
• Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students, and communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter.

Application Instructions: 

The application deadline is 13 November 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. 

The application is found on Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/193990

Candidates will be asked to create or use an existing Interfolio Dossier to submit the following application materials:

• a curriculum vitae
• a letter of interest 
• the names, positions, and contact information of three references who may be contacted directly

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

A background check is required for employment. Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. ASU’s full nondiscrimination statement (ACD 401) is located on the ASU website at https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html and https://www.asu.edu/titleIX.

Clery Act Statement

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.