Adjunct Faculty pool - Arts & Social Sciences | College of Arts & Sciences | WSU Tri Cities (Ri[...]

Washington State University; United States; On-site; USD 25,952 - 47,047; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick and vacation leave

Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance

Employee tuition waiver

Retirement and deferred compensation

Job summary

Washington State University is hiring Adjunct Faculty for the College of Arts & Sciences to teach in-person courses for the upcoming academic year. Candidates will focus on larger enrollment courses, adapting methods to support diverse student backgrounds.

A Master's degree is required, with preference for candidates demonstrating successful teaching experience. Benefits include sick leave, medical insurance, and employee tuition waivers.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a relevant field is required.
• Demonstrated experience with student-centered teaching methods.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.

Responsibilities

• Teach semester-long courses in-person during Fall and Spring semesters.
• Deliver instruction in lecture and laboratory formats.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet diverse student needs.

Skills

Teaching skills

Effective communication

Flexibility in teaching methods

Education

Master’s Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Position Overview

Online applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on December 30, 2026. If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s): 237-NN_FACULTY - Adjunct Faculty. Paid Business Title: Adjunct Faculty pool - Arts & Social Sciences | College of Arts & Sciences | WSU Tri Cities (Richland, WA). Employee Type: Faculty (+) (Fixed Term). Position Term: <4.5 Month.

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at Washington State University (WSU) Tri-Cities seeks to develop applicant pools for adjunct faculty to teach in-person course offerings throughout the 2026-2027 academic year. With courses in over 15 disciplines across the Arts, Social Sciences, and Physical Sciences, the College serves the majority of students enrolled on the Tri-Cities campus. Adjunct faculty will teach traditional semester-long courses for 4.5 months (Fall and Spring semesters), including large enrollment lower-division courses, upper-division courses, and courses with laboratory sessions.

It is desirable to have expertise in the following disciplines or academic areas within the Arts & Social Sciences: Anthropology, Art, Digital Technology and Culture, English, History, Languages, Cultures, and Race, Music, Politics, Philosophy, and Public Affairs, Psychology, and Sociology.

Instruction is fully in-person, scheduled during the day, afternoon, evening, and/or weekend. Adjunct faculty appointments contain no guarantee of continued employment beyond semester course assignments or hourly/substitute work.

The rate of pay is determined based on instructional mode (lecture or lab). Successful candidates must be flexible in achieving instructional and general responsibilities of the course assignment, including use of a broad range of learning resources and technologies. The College encourages applications from faculty passionate about teaching, committed to student success, and understanding of the WSU land‑grant mission. Applicants who can adapt teaching methods to diverse student backgrounds and interests are especially encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Teach semester-long courses in-person for the Fall and Spring semesters.
• Deliver instruction in lecture and/or laboratory formats.
• Use a broad range of learning resources and technologies.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of diverse student backgrounds and interests.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience or potential for teaching with student‑centered pedagogy practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and colleagues in written and verbal formats.

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal Degree or Ph.D. in a relevant field.
• Ability to use new teaching approaches that advance the pedagogy of the discipline.
• Commitment to teaching excellence.
• Demonstrated record of successful teaching across a range of student demographics.
• Minimum of one‑year experience teaching college courses in a relevant area(s).

Benefits

• Paid sick and vacation leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance for employees and dependents.
• Retirement and deferred compensation; optional supplemental retirement accounts.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee tuition waiver.

Salary

Annual Salary: $25,952.40 - $47,047.50 (100% FTE). Salary to be pro‑rated based upon course credits and type of instruction. The above reflects the full salary range for this position.

Application Deadline & Materials

Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on December 30, 2026. Applicants must upload a resume and a cover letter. External candidates should use the 'Application Document' section; internal candidates should use the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section. Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files; PDFs are recommended.

Employment Eligibility & EEO Statement

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 for individuals with disabilities. WSU does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status, except as authorized by federal or state law.