ASU Online faculty
Study with top-tier professors
View the makeup of our fall 2021 online undergraduate faculty below.
78%
have the highest degree attainable in their field
37%
of full-time faculty are tenured or tenure track
55%
are women
What sets ASU Online faculty apart
ASU is ranked in the top 15 in the nation for undergraduate teaching ahead of Stanford, Yale and Harvard, according to U.S. News & World Report. Our online faculty are passionate and skilled educators committed to student success.
Same faculty, same degree
Online students learn from the same faculty and follow the same curriculum as on-campus students. These top-tier faculty members also work alongside professional instructional designers to create all our online courses and degree programs.
Student-centered engagement
You might never meet your professors in person, but that doesn’t mean you’ll be just another name. ASU Online faculty hold virtual office hours and use a variety of tools such as email, Canvas, Slack and Zoom to connect with students and provide frequent feedback.
Real-world experience
Our professors have years of industry experience in government agencies, private companies, academia and more. They understand how to succeed in their field and have plenty of practical experience and professional connections to share with students.
Meet our faculty
ASU Online faculty are making a difference in local Arizona communities, outer space and everywhere in between. They bring their knowledge and passion for their field to all of their courses and inspire a similar dedication and enthusiasm in their students.
Lindy Elkins-Tanton
Vice President of the ASU Interplanetary Initiative
School of Earth and Space Exploration
Elkins-Tanton studies planetary sciences including the formation and evolution of terrestrial planets and the interaction between planets and their atmospheres.
ASU faculty accomplishments
Our faculty are world-renowned leaders across disciplines from the humanities to the sciences. See some of ASU faculty’s honors and accomplishments below.
Beyond the Screen
From inspirational family to a love of learning, all our professors have a unique story that’s led them to ASU. Hear from ASU Online faculty about the personal experiences that have shaped their careers in education and what continues to inspire them as educators.
Solving tomorrow’s problems, today
At ASU we have undertaken a bold mission to assume responsibility for the overall health of the communities we serve. Our faculty’s groundbreaking research is at the forefront of this effort as they find solutions and generate new ideas that have the potential to change the world. See some projects from our online faculty below.
Global coral reef maps
ASU’s Center for Global Discovery and Conservation Science collaborated with several organizations to create the first-ever global map of the world’s tropical shallow coral reefs. This map can be used to advance conservation efforts and create new marine protected areas.
Outer space business park
ASU is partnering with Blue Origin and other space industry leaders to create a mixed-use business park in space. The space station, called Orbital Reef, will be in low Earth orbit and have shared facilities to support space exploration, research, tourism, education and more.
Improving child health
Researchers from ASU and Rutgers University found that children who live near convenience stores are more likely to gain weight over time. This study confirms the large impact food environment has on children’s health and can be used to design better food policies.
Join our faculty
Are you interested in teaching at ASU? We have jobs available for a wide range of qualifications and professions. Visit our careers page to explore our open positions.
Join our faculty
Are you interested in teaching at ASU? We have jobs available for a wide range of qualifications and professions. Visit our careers page to explore our open positions.
Faculty news and stories
How ASU Online’s social justice and human rights master’s program is bringing research opportunities to online students
January 18, 2022 · 13 min. read
Gain hands-on research experience through ASU Online’s OURS program
January 25, 2022 · 4 min. read
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