Part-Time Lecturer Temporary in Law and Policy
Position Overview
Organization: School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
Title: Part-Time Lecturer Temporary in Law and Policy
Position Details
Position Description
The Division of Politics, Philosophy, and Public Affairs (PPPA) within the School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences (SIAS) at the University of Washington (UW) Tacoma projects the need for instruction in U.S. law and policy in the 2024 spring quarter and the 2024-2025 academic year. This includes the lower-division course Introduction to the American Legal System as well as upper-division courses in law and policy and constitutional law. We invite applications for Part-Time Lecturers Temporary from individuals with expertise and/or teaching experience in one or both of these areas. These are part-time positions with quarterly (3-month) service periods that begin on September 16, December 16, and/or March 16.
UW Tacoma’s commitment to diversity is central to maintaining an atmosphere wherein students, staff, faculty, and residents find abundant opportunities for intellectual, personal, and professional growth. The successful candidate is expected to support diverse student populations through inclusive teaching practices and will integrate effective pedagogical techniques and technologies into teaching and learning.
The base salary range for this position will be $5250 per quarter per 5-credit course commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs.
Qualifications
This position requires either a JD or an ABD in political science, law and society, or a related field at the time of appointment.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We regret that we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.
Instructions
To apply, please submit the following via the Interfolio system:
- A detailed letter of interest delineating qualifications and interests (two-page maximum). The letter should address your prior experiences with diversity, equity, and inclusion in educational settings; applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experience should note how their work will further UW Tacoma’s commitment to equity and inclusion.
- A curriculum vitae
- Names and contact information for three professional references, with letters available upon request.
Please submit all application materials through Interfolio. Application materials, including letters of recommendation, received via email will not be considered. For further information, e-mail Charles Williams, Division chair, at charles1@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.