Lecturer Part Time, Temporary
- Employer
- University of Washington Bothell
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Date posted
- Jan 18, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Humanities, Other Humanities
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Part Time
The School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences (IAS) at the University of Washington Bothell (UW Bothell) seeks dynamic educators who have expertise in interdisciplinary pedagogy and portfolio-based teaching. Successful candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to innovative and effective pedagogy; ability to address questions of diversity, equity and inclusion in courses; and expertise in working with diverse student populations. Candidates need to be prepared to teach courses in areas of curricular need in the context of an interdisciplinary and portfolio-based curriculum. Full list of majors and courses.
Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2021.
IAS houses eighteen undergraduate and graduate programs, is located in the Seattle metropolitan area, and provides faculty members with access to the research and funding resources of the entire UW system. Part of an institution with one of the most diverse student populations in Washington State, IAS stresses connections among fields and methods of inquiry. Our school-wide Mission, Values, and Goals commit us to engaged scholarship, experiential learning and transformative pedagogy relevant to the diverse student populations and communities we serve. We recognize, reflect on, and challenge unequal relations of power and privilege in our curriculum, scholarship and community partnerships. As part of a public university, we seek to build an inclusive and just community of students, faculty, and staff.
The University of Washington Bothell is one of the most dynamic public universities in the state of Washington. We offer a participatory student experience grounded in hands-on learning, close relationships with faculty members as teachers and mentors, and the personalized support of staff who are dedicated to student success. The academic work of the campus focuses on cross-disciplinary research and creative practice, connected learning, and community engagement. UW Bothell’s current enrollment is approximately 6,000 students. More than 90 percent of undergraduates are from Washington State, and almost half are first-generation college attendees or come from underrepresented groups. Located along wetlands on a river just north of Seattle, UW Bothell builds vibrant regional partnerships, creates and disseminates new knowledge, and prepares students for leadership throughout Washington and beyond.
Diversity is a core value of UW Bothell. We recognize that we are bound together in a collective experience and that our actions impact all in our community. We believe the power of diversity enriches all of us by exposing us to a range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions. To learn more, read our campus Diversity Statement http://www.uwb.edu/diversity.
The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
QualificationsMinimum requirements for the position include:
- Ph.D., MFA, or equivalent professional experience required by time of appointment.
- Demonstrated commitment to innovative and effective pedagogy
- Demonstrated ability to teach courses in area of specialization in the context of an interdisciplinary and portfolio-based curriculum.
- Demonstrated ability to address questions of diversity, equity and inclusion in courses and scholarship
- Expertise in working with diverse student populations
For more information about IAS, go to http://www.uwb.edu/IAS/. Questions about this search may be directed to IAS Associate Dean Deirdre Vinyard (dvinyard@uw.edu). Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2021.
Applicants should include a brief letter addressing their qualifications for the position; CV; and one syllabus for a course they have taught.
Candidates for Part Time Lecture Temporary will need to submit one confidential letter of recommendation if they will advance in the search process.
Equal Employment Opportunity StatementUniversity 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.
Commitment to Diversity The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian,
staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint
(http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code
recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal
opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and
responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).
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