2026)

Washburn University•Topeka, KS

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Washburn University Institute of Technology is seeking a full-time, 12-month, benefit-eligible Life Sciences Technical Instructor. The position requires in-person and online course delivery and follows a Monday–Friday schedule, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. The anticipated hire date is as soon as November 1, 2026, but is negotiable. The instructor delivers high-quality instruction in Health Occupations Program prerequisite courses, teaching fundamental health sciences courses that prepare students for success in Health Occupations Programs. The role includes creating an engaging learning environment that supports student success and meets accreditation standards. The selected candidate will demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and to developing inclusive teaching practices that engage all learners. Washburn University is a teaching-focused, student-centered public institution in Topeka, Kansas. The university describes its mission as supporting student success and cultivating a robust learning and working environment. It offers competitive wages, an excellent benefits program, a supportive culture, and a healthy work/life balance.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in health sciences, biology, social sciences, or a related field.
At least 18 graduate credit hours in one or more health sciences content areas.
Effective communication and customer service skills, with the ability to interact professionally and courteously with students, faculty, staff, and external partners.
Effective organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and other office productivity software; ability to learn and use university information systems effectively.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Ability to interpret, apply, and explain university policies, procedures, and program requirements.
Demonstrated dedication to developing inclusive teaching practices that engage all learners.
Official transcripts are required at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching health sciences courses at the technical college level.
At least 18 graduate credit hours in both biology and social sciences content areas.

Responsibilities

Develop, organize, deliver, and evaluate curriculum and instruction consistent with course, program, and institutional objectives.
Provide instruction in classroom, laboratory, clinical, online, and other applicable learning environments.
Develop and maintain lesson plans, instructional materials, learning activities, assessments, equipment, and other resources.
Guide, observe, and evaluate student performance; provide timely, constructive feedback; and assign grades in accordance with academic and program standards.
Maintain timely and accurate student attendance, grade, progress, assessment, and other required records using the University's Learning Management System and other designated systems.
Promote a positive, engaging, inclusive, and professional learning environment and, where applicable, ensure laboratory and clinical activities are conducted safely and competently.
Advise, mentor, and support students’ academic and professional development, including recruitment, retention, progression, and completion efforts as appropriate.
Participate in developing, reviewing, assessing, and continuously improving curriculum, courses, instructional practices, and program outcomes.
Collaborate and maintain professional, collegial, and respectful relationships with students, instructors, staff, administrators, and internal and external partners.
Participate in departmental and institutional meetings, professional development, committees, shared governance, advisory activities, campus events, and other service responsibilities as assigned or appropriate.
Develop and maintain relationships with industry, health care, community, and other external partners to support program quality, student learning, and workforce needs, as applicable.
Maintain current knowledge and competency in the assigned discipline, including relevant industry practices, technology, professional standards, credentialing requirements, and instructional practices.
Follow college and University policies, procedures, standards, and applicable program, accreditation, regulatory, safety, and professional requirements.
Perform additional job-related duties as assigned or appropriate.