Lecturer Part-Time Temporary, Physical Sciences, Chemistry – recruitment pool
Position Overview
Organization: Physical Sciences
Title: Lecturer Part-Time Temporary, Physical Sciences, Chemistry – recruitment pool
Position Details
Position Description
The Physical Sciences Department of the School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) at the University of Washington Bothell (UWB) invites applications from qualified candidates for short-term, temporary instructional positions that may be needed at various points throughout the 2025-26 academic year (Sept 16-Jun 15). The successful candidate(s) would be appointed as Lecturer Part-Time Temporary, a non-tenure track, non-voting eligible faculty title.
Successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to innovative and effective pedagogy, have expertise in working with diverse student populations, and are open to collaborating with colleagues.
The successful candidate(s) will have an FTE commensurate with the assigned workload. For context, one 5-credit course is equivalent to 33.33% FTE and one lab is 16.67% FTE. The full-time (100%) base salary is $6,000 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. This full-time monthly rate is then prorated based on assigned FTE for the duration of the 3-month quarter.
Appointments are made on a quarterly (3-month) basis that are renewable on a quarterly basis, and are contingent upon instructional needs, part time faculty reappointment guidelines, and Department approval. Appointment service dates align with the annual academic calendar. Autumn: September 16-December 15; Winter: December 16-March 15; and Spring : March 16-June 15.
The cumulative instructional need currently for the 2025-26 Academic Year is as follows:
- BCHEM 144F – Thursday 13:15-16:15 – General Chemistry Lab I
- BCHEM 154E – Thursday 9:00-12:00 – General Chemistry Lab II
- BCHEM 154G – Monday 16:30-19:30 – General Chemistry Lab II
- BCHEM 154H – Wednesday 16:30-19:30 – General Chemistry Lab II
Occasionally, unanticipated changes occur, which would require us to fill courses that are not on this list. You can find example courses from previous schedules at in the time schedule through the course catalog. Candidates are welcome to indicate interest in any of these courses as well.
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 Departments (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.
Located in the heart of the Puget Sound region, the University of Washington Bothell is one of the most dynamic public universities in the state of Washington. UW Bothell is a student-centered campus known for engaging students through classes, team projects, and research in which students connect what they learn or create in the classroom with the broader community. This is achieved through close relationships with faculty members as teachers and mentors, and staff dedicated to student success. The academic work of the campus focuses on cross-disciplinary research, connected learning, and community engagement, and prepares students for leadership in the state of Washington and beyond. UW Bothell is dedicated to creating a community that advances equity, social justice, affirmation, and excellence.
The campus offers more than 55 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in five schools. Current enrollment is approximately 6,000 students. More than 90% of undergraduates are from Washington State, approximately 40% are first-generation college attendees, and more than half are students of color. The University values hiring faculty and staff who have demonstrated experience and ability to work successfully with diverse student populations and who can contribute to a campus culture that promotes equity among colleagues. Diversity and inclusion are core values at UW Bothell.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- 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 innovative and effective pedagogy
- Demonstrated ability to teach courses in area of specialization
- Expertise in working with diverse student populations
Instructions
Please submit the following application materials.
- Curriculum vitae
- Cover letter, including:
- Areas of teaching interests, knowledge, and/or experience (e.g., courses and/or specialty). Please identify any courses listed in this ad that you can and would like to teach. Please list the quarters when you would be available to teach.
- Your scholarly and pedagogical qualifications for working in the School of STEM.
- Your experience in teaching university/college environment with undergraduate students.
- The School of STEM is committed to creating a community where individuals from all backgrounds and experiences have equal opportunities to participate, succeed, and feel a sense of belonging. We request that each applicant write a statement about their experiences in helping to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for research, teaching, mentoring and/or service. The statement should detail the applicant’s experience or plans for supporting the success of students from all backgrounds.
- A list of a minimum of one professional reference including their contact information.
Complete applications received by November 14, 2025 will receive priority consideration. Thereafter, applications will be considered on a rolling basis throughout the 2025-2026 academic year as curricular needs arise.
If you have a question about the details of this search/position, or about interfolio, please contact the search committee at uwbpsds@uw.edu
The University of Washington is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culturally diverse faculty and staff, including individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@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.