Temporary Biological Science Jobs in Bothell, WA

Description
The Biological Sciences Department of the School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) at the University of Washington Bothell (UWB) invites applications for a Lecturer Part-Time Temporary position, with an anticipated start date to align with the annual academic calendar - Autumn: September 16-December 15 2026; Winter: December 16 2026-March 15 2027; and Spring: March 16-June 15 2027. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching in a diverse and inclusive academic community. This is a short-term, temporary instructional position that may be needed at various points throughout the 2026-27 academic year (Sept 16-Jun 15). The successful candidate will join our faculty on a part-time variable %FTE basis for a quarterly (3-month) basis. This is a non-tenure track, non-voting eligible faculty title that is renewable on a quarterly basis, and is contingent upon instructional needs, part time faculty reappointment guidelines, and department approval.
The base salary range for this position will be $6,000 - $6,860 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.
A successful candidate will be expected to teach a course and possibly laboratory courses within their field of expertise in Biology. Candidates should list the courses they are qualified to teach due to courses they have taken, their field of research, and especially past teaching experience. The cumulative instructional need currently for the 2026-27 Academic Year is as follows:
BBIO351 Lab - Principles of Anatomy and Physiology I
BBIO360 - Genetics
BBIO370A - Microbiology
BBIO370AA - Microbiology Lab
BST301 - Scientific Writing
BBIO383/CSS383 - Bioinformatics
BEARTH154 - 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 2026-2027 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. Each of our undergraduates participates in research, either within a faculty member's research program, through an internship, or in the Investigative Biology course. The Biological Sciences faculty have recently moved into Innovation Hall, which is a new building including new labs, and facilities for plants, microbiology, molecular biology, and cell culture. The campus also has a 1600 sq ft greenhouse adjacent to a 52-acre restored wetland on campus; 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 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 instructional faculty position must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• A Ph.D., or foreign equivalent in Biology or closely related field required by time of appointment.

Application Instructions
To ensure full consideration of your application, please submit all materials no later than August 2, 2026. Priority will be given to those applications received by August 2, 2026. Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/189063. The position will remain open until filled.
Applications should include the following materials:

1. a cover letter of no more than 2 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
4. Please address the following in the materials above, or as supplemental materials:
   • Address experience in modern teaching methods in Biology and teaching with innovative and effective pedagogy in a university/college environment.
   • Please identify any courses that you can and would like to teach and list your expertise in this field (courses you have taken, research experience in that area, or teaching experience in that field)
   • Please list the quarters when you would be available to teach.

Applicants should articulate how their past experiences and/or future plans in teaching and mentoring promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Please also include contact information for at least one referee(s) 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 uwbbios@uw.edu.