Part-time temporary lecturer, Information Technology

Description

The School of Engineering and Technology at the University of Washington Tacoma is seeking applications from qualified candidates for non-tenure track, temporary part-time lecturer positions effective throughout the 2025-2026 academic year. The appointment period is generally in alignment with the academic quarter. The positions are dependent on curricular need and available funding. Part-time lecturers are non-voting members of the UW Tacoma faculty.  

The successful candidate(s) will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in topics such as discrete math, system design, networking, security, programming, web development, and data science. 

The positions may require on-site face-to-face availability for course instruction, online/hybrid instruction, and teaching assignments may include days and/or evenings. Teaching excellence is expected of all successful candidates and may be evaluated through classroom and online assessment. General responsibilities include: 

• Preparing and delivering rigorous course content that meets the academic standards befitting the University of Washington. 

• Ensuring that delivery of all course materials fits the catalog course description, meets the stated learning goals for each course, and aligns with existing standards. 

• Ongoing coordination with the Program Chair and/or Graduate Program Director(s). 

• Using appropriate and effective teaching strategies and student evaluation methods. 

• Informing students of all course requirements and providing feedback on a continuing basis. 

• Holding regular office hours. 

• Using appropriate technology for the course. 

• Submitting course grades by the deadline. 

The policies and practices of UW Tacoma are grounded in the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through an acknowledgement of the diverse backgrounds and goals of citizens of our community, we believe all its constituents can be better served. 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. For further information, see https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/academic-affairs/diversity. 

The base salary range for this position will be $2,167-$2,575 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. A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/ .  

University and School Background  

 

UW Tacoma, one of three campuses of the University of Washington, is an undergraduate and graduate level campus that is evolving economically, culturally, and architecturally together with the region it serves. UWT is a 46-acre, urban-serving campus that currently enrolls approximately 5,000 students. The campus consists of architectural award-winning LEED certified retrofitted historical buildings, set in the midst of the city’s museum mile and situated on the high-technology corridor of Puget Sound, offering views of the historic Foss Waterway and Mount Rainier, while providing an incomparable gateway to Pacific Northwest recreation opportunities. UW Tacoma’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is central to maintaining an atmosph