Lecturer Part-Time Temporary - UW Bothell Biological Sciences
Position Overview
Organization: Biological Sciences
Title: Lecturer Part-Time Temporary - UW Bothell Biological Sciences
Position Details
Position Description
The Division of Biological Sciences in the School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at the University of Washington Bothell (UW Bothell) seeks multiple dynamic educators who have expertise in teaching for Lecturer Part-Time Temporary appointments beginning in Autumn 2022. 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. Positions in this title are non-tenure and not promotion eligible. Appointments are renewable on a quarterly basis, and are contingent upon instructional needs, performance and funding. We encourage applicants whose interests align with our commitment to fostering diversity and inclusivity to apply.
Appointment service dates align with the payroll 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 2022-23 Academic Year is as follows:
BBIO 200A, Introductory Biology, Winter 23
BBIO 200AA-AD, Introductory Biology Labs (4 sessions), Winter 23
BBIO 231, Genes and Genomes, Winter 23
BBIO 310, Brain and Behavior, Autumn 22, Spring 23
BBIO 355, Behavioral Endocrinology, Winter 23
BBIO 360, Genetics, Spring 23
BBIO 370 AA&AB, Microbiology Labs (2 sessions), Spring 23
BBIO 375, Molecular Biology, Autumn 22, Spring 23
BBIO 394*, Special Topics in Neuroscience, Winter 23
BBIO 495*, Investigative Biology**, Winter 23, Spring 23
* This course differs in each class section, without a fixed textbook.
** Lab or field research project-based course
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 remain committed to attracting diverse faculty and staff who create an exceptional student experience in support of our core values of COLLABORATION, OPPORTUNITY, RESPONSIBILITY, and ENGAGEMENT. Our faculty are dynamic educators who engage in innovative, evidence-based pedagogies. Seventy-five percent of UW Bothell faculty engage students as research collaborators, and we continue to develop community and industry partnerships to expand internship, capstone, and collaborative research opportunities for students and faculty. We offer twenty-three undergraduate and graduate degrees and eight minors across four Divisions (Biological Sciences, Computing and Software Systems, Engineering and Mathematics, Physical Sciences). The School is housed in several buildings on a vibrant campus col-ocated on a restored 58-acre wetland with an active salmon stream, including the 74,000 square-foot Discovery Hall teaching and laboratory facility, with a new 77,000 square-foot STEM building in collaboration with Cascadia College opening in Fall 2023.
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. The campus is committed to increasing access to an excellent UW education and preparing students to be leaders throughout Washington and beyond.
UW Bothell provides students a participatory, cross-disciplinary experience grounded in hands-on learning, community-based research, close relationships with faculty as teachers and mentors, and the personalized support of staff who are dedicated to student success.
The campus offers more than 55 undergraduate and graduate degrees. 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. Our work begins with the acceptance and celebration of the differences that are represented through the many diverse and minoritized communities on our campus and in the surrounding community. We recognize that we are bound together in a collective experience and that our actions impact all in our community. When we focus on the lives of the most marginalized groups among us, we also create conditions of equity, justice and academic excellence for everyone. To learn more about our commitment to diversity click here.
The three priorities of the University’s current Strategic Plan, Increasing Access, Achieving Excellence are to strengthen diversity and equity, enhance community and campus engagement, and advance cross disciplinary teaching and scholarship.
In addition to having award winning faculty and staff, UW Bothell has been recognized for innovations in academic programming and support services designed to help students graduate on time and debt-free.
It has also earned both recognition and awards for its work in the area of environmental sustainability. UW Bothell is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) that participates in the AANAPISI program. This program provides grants and related assistance to enable MSI to improve and expand their capacity to serve Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders and low-income individuals.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements for the position include:
- PhD in Biology or related field or foreign equivalent, required by time of appointment
- Demonstrated commitment to innovative and effective pedagogy
- A record of teaching experience relative to career stage
- Expertise in working with diverse student populations
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
Questions about this search may be directed to Division Chair Alaron Lewis at uwbbios@uw.edu. Review of applications will begin on May 23 2022.
Please submit the following application materials:
1) A current Curriculum Vita
2) 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 teaching the classes you are interested in.
- Your interest in working for the school of STEM at UW Bothell
3) A one page Teaching and Diversity Statement Including:
- Description of teaching philosophy and/or evidence of teaching success
- Any experience in teaching university/college environment with diverse populations of either undergraduate or graduate students
- Statement about demonstrated commitment or approach to promoting diversity in teaching.
4) Optional: Up to 3 additional pages of external supporting documentation (such as peer
observations or student evaluations) can be included.
5) Provide a list of three (3) references who can write a letter of reference upon request.
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.
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements and Information
Under University of Washington (UW) Policy, University-compensated personnel must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof thereof, or receive a UW-approved medical or religious exemption. This requirement will be a condition of any offer associated with this recruitment. For more information, please visit https://www.washington.edu/coronavirus/vaccination-requirement/.