Lecturer

Washington State University

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Available Title(s):

200-NN_FACULTY – Lecturer

Business Title:

Lecturer

Employee Type:

Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

9 Month – Summer

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The successful applicant is expected to teach undergraduate courses, mentor students, work in collaboration with other units in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) and be an active participant in the campus sciences programs. This position will be responsible for covering a range of courses in the field of Biology and Basic Medical Sciences Majors. Courses include but are not limited to Introductory Biology: Organismal Biology, Introductory Biology: Cell Biology and Genetics, Introductory Human Physiology, General Genetics, Human Anatomy for Health Occupations, General Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Evolution and Society, and Organisms and Global Change.

Required Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Biology or a related discipline

  • Demonstrated experience or potential for teaching with student centered pedagogy practices

  • Demonstrated record of or potential for commitment to underrepresented communities and to campus and university diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts

  • Ability to communicate effectively with both students and colleagues in written and verbal forms 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ability to use and develop new teaching approaches which advance pedagogy of biology 

  • Commitment to teaching excellence  

  • Minimum of one year of post-doctoral experience in biology or related area 

Additional Information:

Area/College:

Washington State University Tri-Cities

Department Name:

College of Arts and Sciences

City, State, Zip:

Richland, Washington 99354

Department Link:

https://tricities.wsu.edu/cas/

https://tricities.wsu.edu/biology/

Annual Salary:

$48,000.00 – $55,000.00

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf

Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/ .

FTE:

100%

Tenure Track:

No

Temporary End Date:

This position has an initial 1-year contract. Promotion/possible renewal is subject to satisfactory performance, mutual consent, and available funding.

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their applications by March 24, 2024 at 11:59 PM.
Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.  A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must attach multiple documents at the time of application. Please read the entire posting description and follow the instructions below to apply. Ensure that all the required and preferred qualifications that apply are addressed in your application submissions. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Required Documents

  • A Cover Letter explaining your interest in the position

  • A Teaching Statement (2-page max) addressing your experience, philosophy, and pedagogical approaches

  • A Diversity Statement (2-page max) addressing your competency engaging with diversity, equity, and anti-racist approaches to education

  • Your Curriculum Vitae

  • 3 Professional References-Names and current contact information

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .

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