Position Overview
School / Campus / College: University of Washington, Bothell
Organization: Engineering & Mathematics
Title: Lecturer Part-Time (multi-year), Mathematics
Position Details
Position Description
The Department of Engineering and Mathematics at the University of Washington Bothell invites applications for a teaching faculty positions at the rank of Lecturer Part Time (multi-year), with an anticipated start date of December 16, 2026. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community.
The successful candidates will join our faculty on a part-time basis with a base load of 55.55%, with potential for up to 88.89% depending on curricular need, for a 9-month service period with opportunities to teach in the summer. The position has an expectation of teaching between five courses (with the potential to increase up to eight courses depending on need) in the three quarters of the regular academic year. Positions in this title are non-tenure track, non-voting, and non-promotable. Appointments in these positions may be for multiple years (1-5 years), with an anticipated initial appointment of one year. Reappointments are contingent upon instructional needs, performance, and funding.
The full-time (100%) base salary is $7,200-7,716 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 9-month academic year.
The Mathematics program is part of the Department of Engineering & Mathematics, which is housed in the School of STEM. In addition to Mathematics, the department has programs in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Engineering. The faculty of the Mathematics program is comprised of 16 full-time faculty members, 9 of whom are on the tenure track and 7 of whom are on the teaching track. The faculty have expertise in a broad range of areas, including applied mathematics, discrete geometry, geometry of polynomials, inverse problems, knot theory, mathematical modeling, mathematics education, medical imaging, nonnegative matrix theory, numerical optimization, technology use in K-16, and tiling theory.
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 seventeen degrees (fourteen undergraduate, three graduate), eleven minors, and two graduate certificates 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.
The campus offers more than 55 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in five schools. Current UW Bothell enrollment is over 6,000 students. More than 90% of undergraduates are from Washington State, and approximately 40% are first-generation college attendees. The priorities of the University’s current Strategic Plan – “Expanding Access, Achieving Excellence”, are to enhance community and campus engagement, and advance cross disciplinary teaching and scholarship. In addition to 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 and is just one of twelve institutions selected to join the launch cohort of the Postsecondary Data for Action Network (PDAN), a new national initiative co-led by the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) and the Association for Institutional Research (AIR). This selection places UW Bothell among a small group of colleges and universities collectively committed to using data in smarter, more student-centered ways.
Qualifications
Applicants for this teaching faculty position must meet the following minimum qualifications:
Education:
- Master’s degree in mathematics or closely related field required by time of appointment.
Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to:
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and the use of innovative and effective pedagogy
- Demonstrated ability to teach courses in area of specialization
Instructions
To ensure full consideration of your application, please submit all materials no later than October 2, 2026. Priority will be given to those applications received by October 2, 2026. Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/184279 . The position will remain open until filled.
Applications should include the following materials:
- a cover letter of no more than 3 pages detailing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and teaching experience. Please include as well a list the courses from the B MATH ( https://www.washington.edu/students/crscatb/bmath.html ) and STMATH ( https://www.washington.edu/students/crscatb/stmath.html ) course offerings that you would be interested in teaching.
- curriculum vitae
- Official or unofficial transcripts that list all graduate level mathematics courses taken.
- Evidence of teaching success or teaching dossier.
Applicants should articulate how their past experiences and/or future plans in teaching promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Please also include contact information for at least 3 professional referees 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 uwbmath@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 .
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