Lecturer Part Time Temporary in Physics – UW Bothell
Position Overview
Organization: Physical Sciences
Title: Lecturer Part Time Temporary in Physics – UW Bothell
Position Details
Position Description
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 teaching expertise for Lecturer Part-Time 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 of $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 the University of Washington-Bothell commitment to fostering diversity and inclusivity within the institution.
Appointment service dates align with the annual academic calendar. Summer: June 16-August 15; Autumn: September 16-December 15; Winter: December 16-March 15; and Spring: March 16-June 15. The cumulative instructional need currently for the 2024-25 Academic Year is as follows:
Course Number - Course Name - Quarter needed
- BPHYS 117 - General Physics I: Lab - Autumn 2024, Winter 2025
- BPHYS 121 - Mechanics - Winter 2025
- BPHYS 121 Lab - Mechanics Lab - Autumn 2024, Winter 2025
- BPHYS 114 - General Physics I - Winter 2025
- BPHYS 118 Lab - General Physics II:Lab - Winter 2025, Spring 2025
- BPHYS 122 - Electromagnetism - Spring 2025
- BPHYS 122 Lab - Electromagnetism Lab - Winter 2025, Spring 2025
- BPHYS 321 - Electricity and Magnetism - Autumn 2024
- BPHYS 322 - Electricity and Magnetism II - Winter 2025
- BPHYS 115 - General Physics II - Spring 2025
- BPHYS 119 - General Physics III lab - Spring 2025
- BPHYS 123 Lab - Waves and Optics Lab - Spring 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.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements for the position include:
- PhD in physics 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.
Instructions
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:
- A current Curriculum Vita
- 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.
- A list of a minimum of one professional reference including their contact information.
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
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