Lecturer Part-Time (multi-year), Electrical Engineering – UW Bothell

Position Overview

Organization: Engineering & Mathematics

Title: Lecturer Part-Time (multi-year), Electrical Engineering – UW Bothell

Position Details

Position Description

The Department of Engineering and Mathematics at the University of Washington Bothell invites applications for a teaching faculty position at the rank of Lecturer Part Time (multi-year), with an anticipated start date of September 16, 2026. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community.

The successful candidate will join our faculty on a part-time basis with a base load of 55.55%, with potential for up to 88.89% depending on curricular need, for a 9-month service period. The position has an expectation of teaching between five courses (with the potential to increase up to eight courses depending on need) in the three quarters of the regular academic year. Positions in this title are non-tenure track, non-voting, and non-promotable. Appointments in these positions may be for multiple years (1-5 years), with an anticipated initial appointment of one year. Reappointments are contingent upon instructional needs, performance, and funding.

The full-time (100%) base salary is $8,400-9,000 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. This full-time monthly rate is then prorated based on assigned FTE for the duration of the 9-month academic year.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach a broad range of undergraduate and graduate courses and laboratories in Electrical Engineering.

The Electrical Engineering program is part of the Department of Engineering and Mathematics, which is housed in the School of STEM. In addition to Electrical Engineering, the department has programs in mechanical engineering, computer engineering, and Mathematics. The program offers a BS in Electrical Engineering, a BS in Computer Engineering (jointly run with the Department of Computer Systems and Software (CSS), an MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and a Graduate Certificate in Electrical and Computer Engineering Foundation. The Electrical Engineering program is comprised of 8 full-time and several part-time faculties, with vast academic and industrial experience. The EE faculty have expertise in a broad range of areas, including power systems, signal processing, communication systems, power electronics, embedded systems, design of organic cells, AI and machine learning, etc. The program has well-equipped labs and facilities to conduct teaching and research.

The School of STEM is the largest school at UW Bothell, and we are a school committed to attracting faculty and staff who create an exceptional student experience in support of our core values of Collaboration, Opportunities, Responsibility, and Engagement. Our faculty members are dynamic educators who engage in innovative, evidence-based pedagogies. We offer twenty-three undergraduate and graduate degrees and eight minors across four Departments (Biological Sciences, Computing and Software Systems, Engineering & Mathematics, Physical Sciences). The school is housed in several buildings on a vibrant campus collocated on a restored 100-acre wetland with an active salmon stream, including the 74,000 square-foot Discovery Hall teaching and laboratory facility, and our new 80,000 square-foot STEM building, Innovation Hall – the first shared academic building between a community college and university in the country.

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.

Qualifications

To ensure full consideration of your application, please submit all materials no later than May 25, 2026. Priority will be given to those applications received by May 25, 2026. Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio. The position will remain open until filled.

Applicants for this teaching faculty position must meet the following minimum qualifications:

Education:

• Master’s, preferably Ph.D., degree in electrical engineering or closely related field required by time of appointment.

Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to:

• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and the use of innovative and effective pedagogy

• Demonstrated ability to teach a wide range of courses and labs in electrical engineering, including circuits, analog electronics, digital electronics, and signals and systems, etc.

Instructions

Applications should include the following materials:

• a cover letter of no more than 2 pages detailing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and experiences

• curriculum vitae

• a statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness

• a list of previously taught courses, including laboratories, as well as a list of courses from the BEE course offerings that you would be interested in teaching.

Applicants should articulate how their past experiences and/or future plans in teaching promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Please also include contact information for at least 3 professional referees who are prepared to provide letters of recommendation upon request.

If you have a question about the details of this search/position, or about interfolio, please contact the search committee at uwbems@uw.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

Benefits Information

The University is committed to providing excellent benefits to our faculty. For a summary of available benefits, please see UWHR benefits information.

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