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Lecturer Part-Time - Temporary in Biology


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School / Campus / College: College of Arts and Sciences

Organization: Biology

Title: Lecturer Part-Time - Temporary in Biology


Position Details


Position Description

Applications are invited for a Lecturer Part-Time - Temporary position in the Department of Biology at the University of Washington.

This appointment is for a part-time temporary position, with either a quarterly (September 16 - December 15 for Autumn quarter, December 16 - March 15 for Winter quarter, or March 16 - June 15 for Spring quarter, June 16th-August 15th for Summer) or a 9-month (September 16 - June 15) service period, depending on departmental needs. To be considered for a particular quarter, applications must be received two months in advance of the start date. 

The primary duties of a Lecturer Part-Time - Temporary are instructional. Specifically, for this position, the successful applicant will be expected to teach one or more classes at the Undergraduate level, depending on departmental needs.

The base salary range for this position will have a full-time monthly salary range of $4,670-$7,000 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. 

 

Qualifications

We seek candidates with experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching a wide range of Biology courses at the Undergraduate level. While a Ph.D. is preferred, applicants must have at minimum an M.S. degree (or the foreign equivalent) in the biological sciences or a related field. 

 

Instructions

Instructions

Applicants should submit the following materials:  

Curriculum vitae 

Cover letter of no more than 2 pages that describes applicable teaching experience, teaching interests, and teaching philosophy 

Diversity statement

We encourage applicants whose interests align with our commitment to fostering diversity and inclusivity to apply. All candidates must address this as part of their application via a diversity statement. All application materials should be submitted online via Interfolio.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as instructional needs arise. Questions about the position should be directed to bio-ins-svcs@uw.edu 

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits Information

A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).

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Disability Services

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

Apply now

The University of Washington is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.


For help signing up, accessing your account, or submitting your application, please check out Interfolio's help and support section or get in touch via email at help@interfolio.com or phone at (877)997-8807.

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