"Part Time Lecturer Temporary Mathematics and Physics"

The Department of Sciences and Mathematics within the School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences (SIAS) at the University of Washington (UW) Tacoma projects the need for instruction in Mathematics as well as Physics during the 2025-26 academic year. We invite applications for Part-Time Lecturers Temporary from individuals with expertise and/or teaching experience in these fields. These are part-time positions with quarterly (3-month) service periods that begin on September 16, December 16, and/or March 16.

UW Tacoma’s commitment to diversity is central to maintaining an atmosphere wherein students, staff, faculty, and residents find abundant opportunities for intellectual, personal, and professional growth. The successful candidate is expected to support diverse student populations through inclusive teaching practices and will integrate effective pedagogical techniques and technologies into teaching and learning.

The base salary range for this position will be $5597 per quarter per 5-credit course ($6717 per 6-credit laboratory course) commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/.

This position requires an earned PhD or MS (or foreign equivalent) in Mathematics, Physics, or a related field at the time of appointment. Priority will be given to candidates with previous experience teaching at higher ed institutions. 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.

To apply, please submit the following via the Interfolio system: A detailed letter of interest delineating your interests, qualifications, and relevant teaching experience (two-page maximum). The letter should detail how your professional work has supported the success of individuals from racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds that are underrepresented in their academic field; applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experience should note how their work will further UW Tacoma’s commitment to equity and inclusion. Evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as a teaching portfolio, professional development certifications (including online teaching certificates) or student or peer evaluations of teaching. A curriculum vitae. A list of UW Tacoma courses in the TMATH and/or TPHYS curriculum code you consider yourself qualified to teach. Courses can be found at this website: https://www.washington.edu/students/crscatt/. Names and contact information for three professional references, with letters available upon request.

Submit all application materials through Interfolio. For further information, e-mail Maureen Kennedy, Department chair, at mkenn@uw.edu.

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.