Part Time Business Jobs in Renton, WA (NOW HIRING)

Description
The Milgard School of Business at the University of Washington Tacoma invites applications for lecturer part-time temporary position, with an anticipated start date September 1, 2026. The successful candidate will join our faculty on a part-time period throughout the 2026-2027 academic year.
The appointment period is generally in alignment with the nine-month academic quarter (September 1 - June 15) at a .33 FTE. The positions are dependent on curricular need and available funding. Part-time lecturers are non-voting members of the UW Tacoma faculty.
We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching in a diverse and inclusive academic community. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in topics including microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and quantitative methods.
The positions may require on-site face-to-face availability for course instruction or online/hybrid instruction. Teaching assignments may include days and/or evenings. Our graduate programs include weekend course instruction.
The base salary range for this position will be $2,000-$3,097 per month per 5-credit course (0.33 FTE), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
• Prepare and deliver rigorous course content that meets the academic standards befitting the University of Washington.
• Ensure that delivery of all course materials fits the catalog course description, meets the stated learning goals for each course, and aligns with existing standards.
• Coordinate with the corresponding Area Coordinator and the Milgard School of Business administration.
• Use appropriate and effective teaching strategies and student evaluation methods.
• Inform students of all course requirements and provide feedback on a continuing basis.
• Hold regular office hours.
• Use appropriate technology for the course.
• Submit course grades by the deadline.
University and School Background
One of three campuses of the University of Washington, UW Tacoma is an urban-serving university that shares the University of Washington's commitment to high-quality teaching and research and is committed to participating in the educational, cultural and economic development of the South Puget Sound. For more information about UW Tacoma, please visit http://www.tacoma.uw.edu/.
The Milgard School of Business, named in recognition of a multi-million-dollar gift from the Milgard family, enjoys strong relationships with businesses and the South Puget Sound community. The AACSB-accredited Milgard School currently has more than 850 students in its undergraduate, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Accounting (MSAcc), Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA), and Master of Cybersecurity and Leadership (MCL) programs, in addition to undergraduate minors in business data analytics and sports enterprise management. Additional information about the Milgard School of Business can be found at http://www.tacoma.uw.edu/business.
Qualifications
Applicants for this instructional faculty position must meet the following minimum qualifications:
• Candidates should have a Master's or PhD (or foreign equivalent) in Business or a related discipline.
• Candidates should have a demonstrated record of teaching effectiveness or a minimum of five years of experience in a relevant field. Candidates with limited prior teaching experience must be willing to commit to an initial onboarding process that includes guided mentoring by experienced faculty.
Application Instructions
Applications should include the following materials:
1. a cover letter of no more than two pages detailing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and experiences
2. a curriculum vitae
3. a statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness, and
4. a list of business core (T BUS) and economics (T BECON) courses in the business administration major (https://www.washington.edu/students/crscatt/) that you consider yourself qualified to teach.
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.
Prior to issuing a letter of appointment, three letters of recommendation must be received directly by the Milgard School of Business.