Job Search

The Physical Sciences Division in the School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at the University of Washington Bothell (UW Bothell) seeks multiple dynamic educators who have expertise in teaching for Part-Time Lecturer Temporary appointments beginning in the Academic Year 2024-2025. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to effective pedagogy, have expertise in working with diverse student populations, and are open to collaborating with colleagues.

Compensation is $6,000 per course equivalent over a three-month quarter. The  base salary range for this position is $6,000 per month, prorated based on amount of full time effort (FTE) determined by number of credits taught, and commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. Appointments are renewable on a quarterly basis, and are contingent upon instructional needs, part time faculty reappointment guidelines, and Division approval. Positions in this title are not promotion eligible. We encourage applicants whose interests align with our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive institution to apply.

Appointment service dates align with the annual academic calendar. Autumn 2024: September 16-December 15; Winter 2025: December 16-March 15; and Spring 2025: March 16-June 15. The cumulative instructional need currently for the 2024-25 Academic Year is as follows:

Course Number - Course Name - Quarter needed

• BCHEM 139 - Preparation for General Chemistry - Autumn 2024
• BCHEM 144 - General Chemistry I (Lab) - Autumn 2024, Winter 2025
• BCHEM 154 - General Chemistry II (Lab) - Winter 2025, Spring 2025
• BCHEM 164 - General Chemistry III (Lab) - Spring 2025
• BCHEM 238/241 - Organic Chemistry II (Lecture/lab) - Winter 2025, Spring 2025
• BCHEM 242 - Organic Chemistry III (Lab) - Spring 2025
• BCHEM 401 - Physical Chemistry I - Autumn 2024
• BCHEM 402 - Physical Chemistry II - Winter 2025
• BCHEM 404 - Physical Chemistry Lab - Spring 2025
• BCHEM 426 - Instrumental Analysis (Lecture/Lab) - Winter 2025

For more information on the courses listed above, please reference the UW Bothell course descriptions.

The School of STEM is the largest school at UW Bothell, and we are a school committed to attracting diverse faculty and staff who create an exceptional student experience in support of our core values of Collaboration, Opportunities, Responsibility, and Engagement. Our faculty members are dynamic educators who engage in innovative, evidence-based pedagogies. Nearly every School of STEM faculty member engages undergraduate and master’s students as research collaborators, and we pride ourselves on our community engaged teaching and research to realize our vision to be an indispensable partner in the region. We offer twenty-three undergraduate and graduate degrees and eight minors across four Divisions (Biological Sciences, Computing and Software Systems, Engineering & Mathematics, Physical Sciences). The School is housed in several buildings on a vibrant campus collocated on a restored 100-acre wetland with an active salmon stream, including the 74,000 square-foot Discovery Hall teaching and laboratory facility, and our new 80,000 square-foot STEM building, Innovation Hall – the first shared academic building between a community college and university in the country.

UW Bothell offers over 60 undergraduate and graduate degrees, enhanced with a wide variety of minors and certification programs to help students build on their major(s) and/or expand their course of study into new academic disciplines.

Current enrollment is approximately 5,800 students, with over 95% of undergraduates from Washington State. Just over 40% are first-generation college attendees, and more than half are students of color.

The University values hiring faculty and staff who have demonstrated a commitment to advance a culture grounded in mutual trust and respect, civility, and collaboration to create and support a safe and inclusive school community in which students, staff, and faculty are valued, connected, and positioned to thrive.

Minimum requirements for the position include:

• PhD in chemistry or related field or foreign equivalent required by time of appointment. 

Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to:

• Demonstrated commitment to effective pedagogy.
• A record of teaching excellence.
• Expertise in working with diverse student populations.

Questions about this search may be directed to the Division Chair (uwbpsds@uw.edu).  Review of applications will begin on April 29, 2024. 

Applications should include:

1. A current Curriculum Vita
2. A letter of interest, including:
   • Areas of interest (please list the courses from the table above that you would be interested in teaching).
   • Your scholarly and pedagogical qualifications for working in the School of STEM
   • Evidence of teaching success or teaching dossier
   • Your experience in teaching university/college environment with either undergraduate or graduate students
   • Statement about demonstrated commitment to diversity in research, teaching, mentoring, and/or service.
3. A list of a minimum of one professional reference including their contact information.