Lecturer Part-Time Temporary - Rhetoric and Composition

Lecturer Part-Time Temporary
- Rhetoric and Composition

Position Overview

Organization: Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences

Title: Lecturer Part-Time Temporary
- Rhetoric and Composition

Position Details

The First Year Pre-Major Programs and the School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences (IAS) at the University of Washington Bothell (UWB) invites applications with an anticipated start date of September 26, 2026. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in Teaching Rhetoric and Composition in UWB's first-year writing program and demonstrate commitment in best practices in composition studies. The successful candidate will join our faculty on a part-time;

33.33%
FTE range basis for a three-month non-renewable appointment beginning September 26, 2026.

The base salary range for this position will be $6353-$ 6,500 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

First Year and Pre-Major Programs (FYPP) is the home of our first and second year (or pre-major) students at UW Bothell. The FYPP mission is to support the successful transition to college of First Year and Pre-Major students and to provide the foundation on which they will continue scholarly and professional development and commits us to creating an inclusive and ethically responsible learning environment.

IAS houses fifteen undergraduate and two graduate programs. UW Bothell 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.

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 UW Bothell enrollment is over 6,000 students. The University values hiring faculty and staff who have demonstrated experience and ability to work successfully with student populations from a variety of different backgrounds and who can contribute to a campus culture that promotes equity among colleagues. Valuing diversity, fostering inclusion and cultivating a sense of belonging are core values at UW Bothell.

Our work begins with the acceptance and celebration of the differences that are represented through the many communities on our campus. We recognize that we are bound together in a collective experience and that our actions impact all in our community. When we recognize that diverse perspectives are essential for advancing knowledge and creating a more equitable world, we also create conditions of equity, justice and academic excellence for everyone.

To learn more about our vision to foster a beloved community in which students, staff, and faculty can thrive and transform the University of Washington Bothell, our greater community, and beyond, . The three priorities of the University's current Strategic Plan – "Expanding Access, Achieving Excellence", are to create a community that advances equity, social justice, affirmation and excellence for all, 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. With a substantial portion of its student body coming from diverse backgrounds, UW Bothell is recognized for its commitment to inclusive education.

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