In-Person Science Adjunct Faculty - Teach Physical Sciences

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

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 - Physical Sciences | College of Arts & Sciences | WSU Tri Cities (Richland, WA)

Employee Type

Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)

Position Term

Position Details:

The Opportunity

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 of Arts and Sciences serves the majority of students enrolled on the Tri-Cities campus. Our faculty and staff at WSU Tri-Cities are committed to the College’s mission of providing students a transformative and accessible education, empowering them to make a difference for Washington and beyond.

Adjunct faculty are faculty who may hold positions with employers other than WSU and are appointed temporarily to a WSU faculty position. Adjunct faculty are fixed-term, providing instruction for traditional semester-long courses for 4.5 months (Fall and Spring Semesters). Teaching as an Adjunct faculty focus primarily on Instruction, which can be quite varied at WSU Tri-Cities, including large enrollment lower-division courses, upper-division courses, and courses with laboratory sessions.

The College Is Pleased To Accept Applications From Individuals With Expertise In The Following Disciplines Or Academic Areas Within The Physical Sciences

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

For up-to-date information on programs and courses offered at WSU, as well as on the Tri-Cities campus specifically, please see the WSU Catalog.

Instruction is fully in person, but may be 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. The rate of pay is determined based on the Instructional Mode (lecture or lab).

Successful candidates must be flexible in their ability to achieve the instructional and general responsibilities of the course assignment, including the use of a broad range of learning resources and technologies. The College of Arts and Sciences encourages applications from faculty who have a passion for teaching, a commitment to student success, and an understanding of the WSU land-grant mission. Given our student population, applications are encouraged from candidates who can adapt teaching methods to a wide range of student backgrounds and interests.

Please note that the 2025-2026 Sciences Adjunct Pool requisition has closed. For candidates who previously applied but remain interested in an Adjunct Faculty position in the 2026-2027 Academic Year, please resubmit your application.

Additional Information

This is a part-time, fixed term position. This position is NOT eligible for overtime.

This position works on-site/in-person at the WSU Tri-Cities campus in Richland, WA.

Annual Salary: $25,952.40 - $47,047.50 (100% FTE)

Salary to be pro-rated based upon course credits and type of instruction.

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. Qualification for certain benefits may be impacted by appointment FTE and term. For additional information: Summary of Benefits offered for WSU Faculty and Total Compensation or contact HRS Benefits at [e-mail] or 509-335-4589.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal Degree/Ph.D. in 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 relevant area(s)
  
  

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department/College/Area/ Campus

Area/College: WSU Tri Cities, College of Arts & Sciences

Location: Richland, WA, 99354

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
  
  

External candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.

Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type

Part time

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

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 in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [e-mail].

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