Technical Instructor (Life Sciences)

Position Title: Technical Instructor (Life Sciences)

Department: WIT-Life Sciences

Campus Location: Washburn Tech

Position Summary:

Washburn University Institute of Technology is seeking applications
for Life Sciences Technical Instructor. This 12-month instructor
position is full-time and benefit eligible. An anticipated hire
date is as soon as November 1, 2026 but negotiable. Work schedule
is M-F 7:30 am – 4:30 pm.

The Life Sciences Technical Instructor is responsible for
delivering high-quality instruction to students enrolled in the
Health Occupations Program prerequisite courses. This role involves
teaching fundamental health science courses that prepare students
to enter Health Occupations Programs with the knowledge needed for
success. The instructor will foster an engaging learning
environment that promotes student success and meets accreditation
standards.

Each selected candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to
pursuing teaching excellence at Washburn University, including a
dedication to developing inclusive teaching practices that engage
all learners.

About Washburn University:

Washburn University is a teaching-focused, student-centered, public
institution located in the metropolitan setting of Topeka that has
earned national recognition for its high-impact programs for
first-generation students. Washburn has a student body of just over
7,000 students, a significant and growing number of whom are
first-generation and Pell-Grant eligible. The University has
created educational pathways for all students to be successful and
achieve their educational goals.

Washburn is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a dynamic
faculty, staff, and student body and cultivating a robust learning
and working environment and curriculum. We employ more than one
thousand faculty and staff on our campuses throughout Topeka and
strive to offer competitive wages, an excellent benefits program,
and a supportive culture and a healthy work/life balance. Washburn
seeks to create an environment that reflects our core values for
creating positive IMPACT: inclusion, modernization, partnership,
achievement, community and transformation. In 2024, Washburn was
recognized as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for,
according to Great Colleges to Work For program.

Essential Functions:

• Develop, organize, deliver, and evaluate curriculum and

instruction consistent with established course, program, and
institutional objectives.

• Provide effective instruction in classroom, laboratory, clinical,

online, and other learning environments, as applicable to the
assigned program or courses.

• Develop and maintain appropriate lesson plans, instructional

materials, learning activities, assessments, equipment, and other
resources to support student learning.

• Direct, guide, observe, and evaluate student performance; provide

timely and constructive feedback; and assign grades in accordance
with established academic and program standards.

• Maintain accurate and timely records of student attendance,

grades, progress, assessment, and other required program or
institutional information, including use of the University's
Learning Management System and other designated systems.

• Promote a positive, engaging, inclusive, and professional

learning environment that supports student success and, where
applicable, ensures laboratory and clinical activities are
performed safely and competently.

• Advise, mentor, and support students in their academic and

professional development, including assisting with student
recruitment, retention, progression, and completion efforts, as
appropriate.

• Participate in the development, review, assessment, and

continuous improvement of curriculum, courses, instructional
practices, and program outcomes.

• Collaborate effectively 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 activities, committees, shared governance,
advisory activities, campus events, and other service
responsibilities, as assigned or appropriate to the position.

• Develop and maintain appropriate 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, certification or credentialing
requirements, and instructional practices.

• Adhere to college and University policies, procedures, standards,

and applicable program, accreditation, regulatory, safety, and
professional requirements.

• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned or as

appropriate.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in health sciences, biology, social

sciences, or related field.

• Minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in at least one health

sciences content area.

• Proven effective communication and customer service skills with

the ability to interact professionally and courteously with
students, faculty, staff, and external partners.

• Demonstrated effective organizational, time management, and

prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
and deadlines independently.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel,

Outlook, and other office productivity software; ability to learn
and effectively use university information systems.

• 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 required at time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching health sciences courses at the technical

college level.

• Graduate credit hours of 18 or more in both biology and social

sciences content area.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Questions pertaining to
this position may be directed to Pam Masters
pamela.masters@washburn.edu.

Application Deadline: Application review will begin as applications
are received and will continue until the position is filled.
Applicants can be assured of full consideration if submitted by
October 27, 2026.

Background Check Required

Washburn University is committed to providing an environment for
individuals to pursue educational and employment opportunities free
from discrimination and/or harassment. The University prohibits
discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national
origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, genetic information, veteran status, or marital or
parental status.

Washburn University is committed to providing reasonable
accommodations to applicants for employment. If you are an
applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in
the application or interview process, please email
benefits@washburn.edu or call 785-670-1538 at least five (5)
business days in advance of the date you need the requested
accommodation.