Lecturer Full-Time Temporary in Chemistry - UW Bothell
Position Overview
Organization: Physical Sciences
Title: Lecturer Full-Time Temporary in Chemistry - UW Bothell
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 for Lecturer Full-Time Temporary with an anticipated start date of September 16, 2026. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching in a diverse and inclusive academic community. The successful candidate will join our faculty on a full-time 100% FTE basis for a nine-month academic-year, one-year, renewable appointment beginning September 16, 2026. Positions in this title are non-tenure track, non-voting, and non-promotable. Reappointments are for one year with a 3 consecutive year limit and are contingent upon instructional needs, performance, and funding.
The base salary range for this position will be $6,000 - $6,860 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
A successful candidate is expected to teach upper-level physical chemistry lecture and labs (BCHEM 401/402/404), general chemistry lectures and labs (BCHEM 143/153/163 and BCHEM 144/154/164) and may have the opportunity to teach an upper-level elective in their specialty. Candidates may also have the opportunity to mentor undergraduate students in a research setting. The position has an expectation of teaching nine courses in the three quarters of the regular academic year.
Instructional needs for the 2026-27 Academic Year include:
- Autumn - BCHEM 401, BCHEM 143B, BCHEM 144B and BCHEM 144F
- Winter - BCHEM 402, BCHEM 154B, BCHEM 154C and BCHEM 154F
- Spring - BCHEM 404A, BCHEM 404B, BCHEM 154E, BCHEM 153 or BCHEM 493
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 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. 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.
Qualifications
Applicants for this instructional faculty position must meet the following minimum qualifications:
- PhD in chemistry or related field or foreign equivalent required by time of appointment.
Instructions
To ensure full consideration of your application, please submit all materials no later than August 7, 2026. Priority will be given to those applications received by August 7, 2026. Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/188621. The position will remain open until filled.
Applications should include the following materials:
- a cover letter of no more than two pages detailing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and experiences.
- a curriculum vitae
- a statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness
- Please address the following in the materials above:
- Experience teaching undergraduate chemistry with innovative and effective pedagogy in a university/college environment.
- Areas of teaching interests, knowledge, and/or experience (e.g., courses and/or specialty). Please identify any courses that you can and would like to teach.
- Experience working with diverse student populations
Applicants should articulate how their past experiences and/or future plans teaching and mentoring promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Please also include contact information for at least one referee(s) who are prepared to provide letters of recommendation upon request.
If you have a question about the details of this search/position, or about Interfolio, please contact the search committee at uwbpsds@uw.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Equal Opportunity
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.
Benefits Information
The University is committed to providing excellent benefits to our faculty. For a summary of available benefits, please see UWHR benefits information.
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