Lecturer Temporary

Lecturer Full-Time Temporary

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 excellence in education, research, and community service. The School of Oceanography, within the College of the Environment, is internationally recognized as a leader in ocean and climate research and in undergraduate and graduate education in the marine sciences.

Our community includes world-class faculty, dedicated staff, and a vibrant population of graduate and undergraduate students engaged in fieldwork, laboratory research, and innovative classroom learning. The School offers Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Sciences, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Oceanography, along with opportunities for interdisciplinary study across the College of the Environment. Our faculty and students work together to advance understanding of the ocean's physical, chemical, biological, and geological systems, while benefiting from UW's rich culture of diversity, community engagement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and stunning natural surroundings.

The School of Oceanography at the University of Washington invites applications for a Lecturer Full-Time Temporary position with an anticipated start date of September 16, 2026. The successful candidate will join our School on a full time, 100% FTE basis for a nine-month academic year. The initial term for this appointment is for one academic year and may be renewable. Recurring appointments are limited to a total of 3 academic years.

The base salary range for this position will be $6,800 to $8,500 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

This position is focused on instructional excellence, with responsibilities that include lecture delivery, lab coordination, and the training and mentoring of teaching assistants and/or graders. The successful applicant will be expected to teach 5 – 6 courses per year (10-week quarter system) across all levels in the School of Oceanography, of which at least two offerings per year of OCEAN 295 (Chemistry of Marine Organic Carbon) are required, and other courses may include but are not limited to:

• OCEAN 102 (The Changing Ocean)
• OCEAN 200 (Introduction to Oceanography)
• OCEAN 201 (Introduction to Oceanography Lab)
• OCEAN 210 (Integrative Oceans)
• OCEAN 215 (Methods of Oceanographic Data Analysis)
• OCEAN 330 (Marine Biogeochemical Cycles)
• OCEAN 409 (Marine Pollution)

OCEAN 295 is an existing large enrollment combined lecture–laboratory course in which the instructor has full responsibility for all aspects of instruction. This includes delivering lectures, planning and setting up laboratory exercises, overseeing laboratory safety and logistics, mentoring and supervising students in both lecture and lab settings, and training and coordinating any teaching assistants or graders assigned to the course.

Applicants for this position must meet the following minimum qualifications:

- Hold a Master's degree in marine science or chemistry or related field, at minimum by the time of appointment.

- Have one academic year of teaching experience, including at least one course as primary instructor.

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Desired Qualifications

- PhD in marine science or chemistry or equivalent training/experience

- Demonstrated ability to teach courses in organic chemistry or chemical oceanography at the undergraduate level

- Demonstrated experience in marine science or chemistry

- Demonstrated teaching experience in lab and large lecture settings

- Demonstrated commitment to innovative and effective pedagogy

- Experience working with diverse student populations

To ensure full consideration of your application, please submit all materials no later than May 15, 2026. Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio. The position will remain open until filled.

1. Cover letter (1 page max) detailing the following:

- Areas of teaching interests, knowledge,…