Steven D. Osburn
Tempe,USA
Summary
Academic leader with 18+ years of experience in higher education spanning faculty instruction, program leadership, accreditation, and global engagement. Currently serves as Acting Director of BEACON, leading the expansion of faculty-led global engineering programs aligned with curriculum, learning outcomes, and risk management. Extensive experience in ABET accreditation, capstone coordination, course leadership, and experiential education. Recognized for commitment to diversity, inclusion, and global impact within engineering education.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Professor (Part-Time)
Maricopa Community Colleges
- Approx. 6+ years
- 15+ distinct course preparations
- 30+ course sections taught
- 700–1,000+ students served
- Supported transfer-oriented, first-generation, working-adult, and diverse student populations
- Contributed to ASU transfer pathway alignment and workforce-aligned curriculum development
Professor
University of Advancing Technology (UAT)
- Delivered upper-division and graduate instruction in computer science, software engineering, and mobile development
- Emphasized project-based and industry-aligned learning
IT Manager / Systems Administrator
- Led enterprise infrastructure, system migrations, security, and operations
- Experience informs current strengths in systems thinking, risk management, and process optimization
Acting Director, BEACON (Study Abroad Programs for the Fulton Schools of Engineering)
Arizona State University
2023.01 - Current
- Lead strategy and growth of faculty-led and global engineering programs across disciplines and degree levels
- Ensure alignment of international programs with learning outcomes, degree pathways, compliance, and risk management
- Build and sustain global partnerships supporting cross-cultural collaboration and professional development
- Support faculty engagement and scalable program development across the Fulton Schools
Associate Teaching Professor, School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence (SCAI)
Arizona State University
2018.01 - Current
- Deliver undergraduate and graduate instruction across computer science and engineering curricula
- Design and coordinate courses aligned with ABET standards and industry expectations
- Mentor students through project-based, experiential, honors, and capstone learning pathways
Arizona State University
2018.01 - Current
- 7+ years of service (2018–Present)
- 20+ distinct course preparations
- 120+ course sections taught (2021–2026)
- 4,000–5,000+ students served
- Supervised systems capstone teams, honors theses, and directed studies
- Supported large-enrollment gateway courses critical to retention, progression, and ABET outcomes
Education
PhD - Engineering Management
Arizona State University
12.2026
BS - Computer Systems Engineering
Arizona State University
PhD - Engineering Management
Arizona State University
12.2026
Skills
- Academic Program Leadership
- ABET Accreditation & Outcomes Assessment
- Curriculum Design & Course Coordination
- Capstone & Honors Mentorship
- Experiential & Project-Based Learning
- Global Engineering Education
- Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs
- Systems Thinking & Risk Management
- Teaching Eligibility & Experience: Computer Science (CS), Computer Systems Engineering (CSE), Industrial Engineering (IEE), Electrical Engineering (EEE)
Teaching Experience & Instructional Portfolio (2021–2026)
- Arizona State University — Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
- High-volume instructional load across foundational, core, honors, capstone, and experiential courses.
- Regularly entrusted with multiple simultaneous sections, honors supervision, and systems capstone leadership.
- Courses Taught
- First-Year & Foundational
- FSE 100 – Introduction to Engineering
- ASU 101 (CSE / CAI) – The ASU Experience
- Core Computer Science & Engineering
- CSE 110 – Principles of Programming
- CSE 100 – Principles of Programming with C++
- CSE 205 – Object-Oriented Programming & Data Structures
- CSE 230 / EEE 230 – Computer Organization & Assembly Language Programming
- CSE 240 – Introduction to Programming Languages
- CSE 259 – Logic in Computer Science
- CSE 320 – Design & Synthesis of Digital Hardware
- CSE 330 – Operating Systems
- CSE 335 – Principles of Mobile App Development
- Capstone, Honors & Experiential
- CSE 423 – Systems Capstone Project I
- CSE 424 – Systems Capstone Project II
- CSE 492 – Honors Directed Study
- CSE 493 – Honors Thesis
- CSE 580 – Practicum
- FSE 404 – EPICS Gold: EPICS in Action
- SER 316 – Software Enterprise: Construction
Cover Letter
- Steven D. Osburn
- Acting Director, BEACON – Study Abroad Programs
- Associate Teaching Professor, School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence
- Arizona State University
- Dear Search Committee
- I am writing to express my interest in leadership and faculty roles aligned with global engineering education, academic program administration, accreditation, and curriculum innovation. I currently serve as the Acting Director of BEACON, the faculty-led study abroad portfolio for the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University, and as an Associate Teaching Professor in the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence.
- As Acting Director of BEACON, I lead efforts to expand and scale international engineering programs while ensuring alignment with academic outcomes, faculty governance, and institutional risk and compliance requirements. My work focuses on embedding global experiences within engineering curricula in ways that are sustainable, assessment-driven, and supportive of student success.
- Alongside my administrative responsibilities, I maintain a high instructional load across foundational, core, honors, and capstone engineering courses. I currently serve as Capstone Coordinator for Computer Science and Computer Systems Engineering, Course Coordinator for CSE 230 and CSE 259, and ABET Coordinator for the Computer Science and Engineering program. These roles have given me extensive experience in outcomes assessment, continuous improvement, and accreditation documentation.
- My teaching and service are grounded in a commitment to inclusive excellence and student-centered education. In 2025, I was honored as an inaugural recipient of the Fulton Schools Mosaic Award, recognizing contributions to community building, student success, and inclusive practices within engineering education.
- I am currently completing a PhD in Engineering Management at Arizona State University, with an expected graduation of December 2026. I would welcome the opportunity to contribute my experience in academic leadership, global program development, accreditation, and teaching to an institution seeking to strengthen engineering education through innovation, accountability, and global engagement.
- Sincerely
Academic Leadership & Service
- Capstone Coordinator, Computer Science & Computer Systems Engineering
- Course Coordinator, CSE 230 (Computer Organization & Assembly Language), CSE 259 (Logic in Computer Science)
- ABET Coordinator, Computer Science and Engineering Program
- Lead outcomes assessment, documentation, and continuous improvement for accreditation reviews
Awards & Recognition
Fulton Schools Mosaic Award (2025) — Inaugural Recipient, Recognized by the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering for contributions to inclusive excellence, student success, and community-building initiatives in engineering education.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Acting Director, BEACON (Study Abroad Programs for the Fulton Schools of Engineering)
Arizona State University
2023.01 - Current
Associate Teaching Professor, School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence (SCAI)
Arizona State University
2018.01 - Current
Arizona State University
2018.01 - Current
Professor (Part-Time)
Maricopa Community Colleges
Professor
University of Advancing Technology (UAT)
IT Manager / Systems Administrator
BS - Computer Systems Engineering
Arizona State University
PhD - Engineering Management
Arizona State University
PhD - Engineering Management
Arizona State University