The School of Applied Professional Studies in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts (CISA) at Arizona State University (ASU) invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Organizational Leadership to begin in the Fall 2026 semester. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to participate in shaping the future of one of ASU’s most successful programs, helping to redefine leadership education by integrating real-world applications into the curriculum; exploring the implications of emerging technologies for leadership; and teaching students how to build adaptive cultures within today’s dynamic work environments. Expectations for this position include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses; engaging in and publishing high-impact research that shapes the field of Organizational Leadership; practicing inclusive teaching and mentoring; and providing service to the unit, college, and university. Teaching load is typically two (2) courses per semester. Course load and composition are determined by the school director.

This is an academic-year appointment with an expected start date of August 2026. This position is a benefits-eligible appointment with tenure implications. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Candidate must reside in Arizona or be willing to relocate. 

To learn more about the Organizational Leadership program, please visit https://cisa.asu.edu/organizational-leadership.

ASU's School of Applied Professional Studies (APS) offers premier immersion and online programs tailored to learners seeking to complete their bachelor's degrees, transition from associate degrees, attain master's degrees, or acquire specialized field certificates, all while enhancing their professional trajectories or venturing into new career paths.

Guided by ASU's distinguished faculty, who have earned recognition both nationally and internationally, and in collaboration with industry and educational allies, our comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate offerings, as well as certificate and non-degree workforce development initiatives, present avenues for personal development, career mobility, and innovative avenues for the advancement of knowledge.

To learn more about the School of Applied Professional Studies, please visit https://cisa.asu.edu/school-of-applied-professional-studies.

ASU's College of Integrative Sciences and Arts (CISA) seeks student-centered faculty who engage students in practical, interdisciplinary learning and demonstrate a commitment to community-engaged scholarship and service. Faculty in CISA are innovators in teaching and learning, preparing students to lead with purpose and make meaningful contributions in a dynamic world.

CISA is a leader in applied and career-connected learning, with continuous innovation in teaching, curriculum development, veteran initiatives, and AI integration. CISA has more than 9,000 students at all levels and 361 faculty members with 84 programs across three campuses and online. We understand there are many paths to achieving a university education. We build degree programs and pathways that are flexible and relevant, providing opportunities for students to discover their passion, develop lifelong transferable skills, and enjoy employment success. CISA is committed to ASU’s Charter of inclusive excellence, access and impact, where all faculty, staff, and students can thrive.

Arizona State University, ranked the No. 1 “Most Innovative School” in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for 10 years in succession, has forged the model for a New American University. Repeatedly ranked No. 1, ASU has topped more than 20 lists in the last three years: No. 1 in the U.S. for global impact (Times Higher Education) and No. 1 in the U.S. for sustainable practices (Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education). ASU is a comprehensive public research institution, 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. ASU operates on the principles that learning is a personal and original journey for each student; that they thrive on experience and that the process of discovery cannot be bound by traditional academic disciplines. Through innovation and a commitment to accessibility, ASU has drawn pioneering researchers to its faculty even as it expands opportunities for qualified students, attracting some of the highest-quality students from all 50 states and more than 130 nations.

To learn more about ASU and the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts visit http://about.asu.edu/ and http://cisa.asu.edu.

Application Instructions:

To apply, candidates must submit the following materials electronically to Interfolio (apply.interfolio.com/174209):

1. A letter of interest that (a) addresses how you meet the required and desired qualifications, (b) describes your scholarly research agenda and (c) outlines your teaching philosophy
2. Current curriculum vitae
3. Two examples of scholarly work
4. Evidence of teaching effectiveness not to exceed ten pages (e.g., student evaluations, peer observations, and annual evaluations)
5. Information for three professional references (name, organization, position title, e-mail, phone number)

The initial application deadline is November 8, 2025. 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. If you have position-related questions, please contact Mayra Morales-Tirado at mmtirado@asu.edu. For application process-related questions, please contact Cassi Thomas at cassandra.j.thomas@asu.edu.  

Official transcripts are required prior to employment.

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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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Essential Functions:

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses (typically two courses per semester)
• Conducting and publishing research that shapes the field of Organizational Leadership
• Providing service to the unit, college, university, and profession

Required Qualifications:

• A doctoral degree in Organizational Leadership or a related field in hand by the appointment date
• Published, or demonstrated potential to publish, research in peer-reviewed journals relative to rank
• Teaching experience in a post-secondary environment (undergraduate and/or graduate), including digital modalities such as Canvas (asynchronously and/or synchronously)

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong evidence of a scholarly research program in Organizational Leadership, with a preference for candidates whose research program is in one of the following: assessment, organizational strategy, organizational innovation, social processes/teamwork in organizations, or ethical/emotional/cultural intelligence
• Demonstrated potential for high-quality publications, external funding, interdisciplinary collaboration, and research that advances ASU’s commitment to local, national, and global impact
• Graduate degree(s) from one of ASU’s peer institutions or similar
• Focus on applied, experiential learning that meets the career-ready goals of the unit
• Record of or demonstrated potential for securing external funding
• Strong quantitative methodology skills
• Evidence of activities consistent with the ASU Charter and Design Aspirations