Temporary Biological Science Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description
The Biological Sciences Department of the School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) at the University of Washington Bothell (UWB) invites applications from qualified candidates for short-term, temporary instructional positions that may be needed at various points throughout the 2025-26 academic year (Sept 16-Jun 15). The successful candidate(s) would be appointed as Lecturer Part-Time Temporary, a non-tenure track, non-voting eligible faculty title.
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.
The successful candidate(s) will have an FTE commensurate with the assigned workload. For context, one 5-credit course is equivalent to 33.33% FTE and one lab is 16.67% FTE. The full-time (100%) base salary is $6,000 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 3-month quarter.
Appointments are made on a quarterly (3-month) basis that are renewable on a quarterly basis, and are contingent upon instructional needs, part time faculty reappointment guidelines, and Department approval. Appointment service dates align with the annual academic calendar. Autumn: September 16-December 15; Winter: December 16-March 15; and Spring : March 16-June 15.
The cumulative instructional need currently for the 2025-26 Academic Year is as follows:

• B BIO 370: Microbiology, lecture and labs
• B BIO 310: Brain and Behavior
• B BIO 375: Molecular Biology
• BST 301: Scientific Writing
• B EARTH 154: Introduction to Oceanography

Occasionally, unanticipated changes occur, which would require us to fill courses that are not on this list. Courses that are offered in 2025-2026 are listed below. Candidates are welcome to indicate interest in any of these courses as well:
B BIO 180 and labs, B BIO 200 and labs, B BIO 220 and labs, B BIO 231, B BIO 233, B BIO 320, B BIO 335, B BIO 340, B BIO 351, B BIO 355, B BIO 360, B BIO 372, B BIO 380, B BIO 383, B BIO 385, B BIO 390, B BIO 394, B BIO 460, B BIO 466, B BIO 470, B BIO 480.
For more information on the courses listed above, please reference the relevant section:

• B BIO courses
• B EARTH courses
• BST courses

The department of Biological Sciences is a vibrant and growing community comprised of twelve full-time faculty. Our biology major was established in 2010 and graduates approximately 200 undergraduate students each year. All of our undergraduates participate in research, either within a faculty members research program, through an internship, or in a research course. The Biological Sciences faculty have recently moved into a brand new building, Innovation Hall, including state of the art labs, and facilities for plants and cell culture. We do not have vertebrate animal facilities on campus, but welcome research programs working with invertebrate, or cell systems. The campus also has a greenhouse, a 52-acre restored wetland, and a new environmental education center at St. Edwards State Park (EERC), all of which contribute to our mission of high quality undergraduate education and research. We believe students learn biology best by engaging in the scientific process, and we are committed to teaching practices that foster learning in students from a variety of backgrounds, including students from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in science.
The School of STEM is the largest school at UW Bothell, and we are a school committed to attracting diverse 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. Nearly every School of STEM faculty member engages undergraduate and master's students as research collaborators, and we pride ourselves on our community engaged teaching and research to realize our vision to be an indispensable partner in the region. We offer twenty-three undergraduate and graduate degrees and eight minors 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. UW Bothell is dedicated to creating a community that advances equity, social justice, affirmation, and excellence.
The campus offers more than 55 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in five schools. 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.
Qualifications
Qualifications:

• A Ph.D., or foreign equivalent in Biology or closely related field
• Experience in modern teaching methods in Biology
• Experience in the topic appropriate to the course.

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

Application Instructions
Please submit the following application materials.

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter, including:
  • Areas of teaching interests, knowledge, and/or experience (e.g., courses and/or specialty). Please identify any courses listed in this ad that you can and would like to teach
  • Please list the quarters when you would be available to teach.
  • Your scholarly and pedagogical qualifications for working in the School of STEM
  • Evidence of commitment to and/or success in teaching university/college environment with either undergraduate or graduate students
• Teaching philosophy statement and interests including any available evidence of teaching excellence
• The School of STEM is committed to creating a community where individuals from all backgrounds and experiences have equal opportunities to participate, succeed, and feel a sense of belonging. We request that each applicant write a statement about their experiences in helping to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for research, teaching, mentoring and/or service. The statement should detail the applicant's experience or plans for supporting the success of students from all backgrounds.
• A list of a minimum of one professional reference including their contact information.

Complete applications received by July 11, 2025 will receive priority consideration. Thereafter, applications will be considered on a rolling basis throughout the 2025-26 academic year as curricular needs arise.
If you have a question about the details of this search/position, or about interfolio, please contact the search committee at uwbbios@uw.edu
The University of Washington is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culturally diverse faculty and staff, including individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.