Lecturer Part-Time Temporary Chemistry

Role details

The Department of Sciences and Mathematics (School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences) at the University of Washington Tacoma invites applications for part-time lecturer (temporary) in Chemistry with an anticipated start date of Dec ember 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 part- time; 40- 8 0% FTE basis for 6 -month s during the academic year (Dec 16-June 15) . Reappointments are contingent upon instruction needs, performance and funding .

The base salary range for this position wil l be $ 2,328 - $ 4657 per month at 40-80% FTE, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mand ated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination . The successful candidate will be expected to perform highly effective and inclusive teaching, using a variety of pedagogical techniques and technologies, in an urban-serving campus environment. They will be prepared to teach courses serving students from majors including engineering, environmental science, and biomedical sciences.

The successful candid a te will be expected to teach primarily in our general chemistry series ( TCHEM 142, 152, 162) , including lecture and laboratory instruction . Instruction in other disciplines (such as organic chemistry or biochemistry) may be possible, depending on candidate experience and department need. About the Tacoma Campus and the Sciences and Mathematics Department The University of Washington Tacoma (UWT) is a growing, urban-servicing university that is deeply invested in its local communities.

As one of three campuses of a world-class university, UWT is dedicated to interdisciplinary and innovative teaching and scholarship, and to engaging the community in mutually beneficial partnerships. Consistent with the institution’s urban-serving mission, UWT provides a unique environment for faculty to creatively develop their teaching, scholarship, and service portfolios, and to engage with the Tacoma community. UWT’s commitment to access is central to an environment where students, staff, faculty, and South Sound residents find abundant opportunities for intellectual, personal, and professional growth.

The School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at UW Tacoma is comprised of three academic departments, among the seven schools that make up the UWT campus. The mission of the Sciences and Mathematics Department (SAM) is to empower our communities in an equitable and just way, through scientific and quantitative reasoning built upon inclusive interdisciplinary foundations and impactful scholarship. More information about our vision, mission, and values is located on our website : https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/sias/sam .

Applicants for this instructional faculty position must meet the following minimum qualifications: an earned Ph.D. or M.S. degree (or foreign equivalent) in 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 .

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience teaching at higher ed institutions .