Adjunct Faculty - Anatomy & Physiology

Lake Washington Institute of Technology•Kirkland, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will begin teaching in Fall 2026 and continue as classes are available. Sections offered will most likely be in the afternoon or evenings and all will include on-campus/face-to-face lectures and labs. Located just outside of Seattle, WA, Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) was founded in 1949, and is the only public institute of technology in the state of Washington. LWTech offers 12 bachelor's degrees , 42 associate degrees , and 70 professional certificates in 41 areas of study , including STEM-focused programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. LWTech serves the Eastside and is located within the city of Kirkland, which is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Washington. Kirkland is home to companies such as GoDaddy, Google, Astronics and EvergreenHealth, and the college is within minutes from Microsoft and Nintendo. LWTech is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its staff and faculty. We serve a student population of 6,500 that come from a variety of backgrounds. We strongly value diversity and are working to improve access and successful educational outcomes for all students. We are actively seeking applicants that will help to balance our employee workforce to align with our students and community. The college is seeking a qualified adjunct professor for anatomy and physiology courses, as well as other general cell biology courses. This position will start Fall quarter 2026. LWTech offers the BIOL&241, BIOL&242, two quarter sequence for pre-health sciences students as well as a compressed survey course of Introduction to Human Biology (Biol&175). An instructor who can teach all the courses in the sequence is preferred. Full course outlines can be accessed in the college’s online catalog at Lake Washington Institute of Technology .

Requirements

Masters degree in biology or a closely related field with a clear, strong focus on anatomy and physiology
2 years teaching experience required; college teaching experience preferred
Previous experience with an online course system (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, Sakai, Moodle) preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must have sensitivity and ability to successfully interact with diverse populations
Due to the diversity of the college population, we encourage applicants who are multilingual
Experience in a student-centric and hands-on learning environment.

Nice To Haves

An instructor who can teach all the courses in the sequence is preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach to the learning outcomes of the approved curriculum
Plan and develop a variety of instruction objectives and experiences appropriate to the program goals
Design learning experiences for the unique characteristics of individual adult students through classes, individual instruction, and self-directed learning
Identify individual learning needs of students and make appropriate adjustments
Develop and teach lessons which foster and support equitable student learning and cultural diversity
Teach productive and constructive study skills to students
Develop classroom and lab procedures in conformance with identified policies and procedures
Maintain appropriate records which indicate student progress and meet college requirements
Post the class syllabus and students' grades via the online course system (Canvas)
Follow disciplinary procedures as prescribed and deal consistently and fairly with all students
Work cooperatively within the department, the division, and throughout the College in striving for educational excellence

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
other insurance benefits
State Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation Plan
sick leave accrues at 1 day (Prorated based on % of FTE) effective upon employment
bereavement leave
employee assistance program
free tuition ( 50% of FT or more for two consecutive quarters)
reduced child care costs at our Early Learning Center
reduced Bus Fare
professional development opportunities