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

Washington State University; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 25,952 - 47,047; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick and vacation leave

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance

Employee tuition waiver

Job summary

A leading research university in Richland, WA seeks adjunct faculty to teach Physical Sciences courses for the 2026-2027 academic year. This position involves teaching large enrollment courses and possibly laboratory sessions. Candidates should have a graduate degree in a related field and a commitment to student-centered teaching. Compensation ranges from $25,952.40 to $47,047.50 annually, depending on course credits. A comprehensive benefits package is offered. The role is temporary, with no guarantee of continuing employment beyond course assignments.

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.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person courses for the 2026-2027 academic year.
• Hold temporary adjunct faculty positions focused on large enrollment courses.
• Prepare and instruct laboratory sessions.

Skills

Effective communication

Student-centered pedagogy

Education

Master’s Degree in a relevant field

Terminal Degree (Ph.D.) in a relevant field

Job description

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on December 30, 2026.

Available Title: 237-NN_FACULTY - Adjunct Faculty Paid.

Business Title: Adjunct Faculty pool - Physical Sciences | College of Arts & Sciences | WSU Tri Cities (Richland, WA).

Employee Type: Faculty (+) (Fixed Term).

The Opportunity

Washington State University Tri‑Cities (WSU Tri‑Cities) College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) seeks to develop an applicant pool for adjunct faculty to teach in‑person courses throughout the 2026‑2027 academic year. CAS serves the majority of students enrolled on the Tri‑Cities campus with courses in over 15 disciplines across the Arts, Social Sciences, and Physical Sciences.

Adjunct faculty hold temporary positions with employers other than WSU and teach traditional semester‑long courses for 4.5 months (Fall and Spring semesters). Teaching focuses on instruction in large enrollment lower‑division courses, upper‑division courses, and laboratory sessions.

Applicable disciplines or academic areas within the Physical Sciences include:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Environmental Science
• Mathematics, including Math Education
• Statistics
• Physics and/or Astronomy

Instruction is fully in‑person, may occur during the day, afternoon, evening, and/or weekend. The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment beyond the semester course assignment or any assigned hourly or substitute work assignments. Pay is determined based on the instructional mode (lecture or lab).

Desired 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 (Ph.D.) in a relevant field.
• Ability to use new teaching approaches that advance 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 the relevant area(s).

Compensation and Benefits

Annual Salary: $25,952.40 – $47,047.50 (100% FTE). Salary is pro‑rated based on course credits and type of instruction.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life, and disability insurance; retirement; deferred compensation; optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. Benefits eligibility may be impacted by appointment FTE and term.

Application Instructions

Applicants must upload the required documents to their online application. Documents should clearly demonstrate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

• Resume
• Cover Letter

External candidates should upload all documents in the “Application Document” section. Current WSU employees (internal candidates) should use the instructions to update education and experience in Workday before starting the application. Documents may be uploaded as one PDF file or separate files.

Background Check

This position requires a background check because it involves access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by state law. Background checks will not be completed until an initial qualification determination is made.

Disability Accommodation

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509‑335‑4521 (TDD: 1‑800‑833‑6384), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1‑800‑833‑6384; TDD Callers: 1‑800‑833‑6388; or [e-mail].

Non‑Discrimination Statement

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, regulation, or government contract.

More information, resources, and contact information are available at: https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/.