UW Tacoma School of Education Academic Advisor/Recruitment and Retention Specialist

Priority application deadline Tuesday, January 20, 2026

The University of Washington Tacoma is an anchor institution that is deeply invested in its local communities and in student success. As one of three campuses of a world-class university, UW Tacoma is dedicated to interdisciplinary and innovative teaching and scholarship and to engaging the community in mutually beneficial partnerships. UW Tacoma’s commitment to access and diversity is central to an environment where students, staff, faculty and South Sound residents find abundant opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth. More information about UW Tacoma and its strategic plan can be found here.

The School of Education at UW Tacoma has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time professional staff to serve as an Academic Advisor/Recruitment and Retention Specialist as part of our dynamic Advising Team. This position will closely collaborate with faculty and staff colleagues to ensure that all advising, recruitment, and retention activities align with the expectations outlined by the School of Education, the Washington State Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB), other relevant accrediting bodies/professional organizations, as well as our school-wide Strategic Enrollment Management Plan (SEM). This role will require active engagement with UW Tacoma students, local communities, professional organizations, and school districts to recruit, retain, and support students who represent the demographics of the South Sound.

This role will report directly to the Enrollment & Student Services Lead (Advising Lead) in the School of Education. This role will be assigned a caseload of students by the Advising Lead. Strong candidates must demonstrate an ability and willingness to work effectively with a diverse range of students, administrators, faculty, staff, and external constituencies; and possess a work style that reflects cultural humility, flexibility, inclusive excellence, clear communication, and teamwork.

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UW Tacoma School of Education Part-time Lecturer, Teaching Associate or Field Supervisor

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Updated: January 24, 2025

For Field Supervisor applicants, please review the following document for the job description details:

Notice:

Pursuant to the requirements set forth by UW’s Office of Academic Personnel and Faculty, all prospective part-time lecturers and teaching associates/field supervisors are required to submit materials for review by a school’s or unit’s Elected Faculty Council or voting-eligible full-time faculty. A favorable vote among the faculty is required before an applicant is formally approved to teach for any academic unit at UW. UW Tacoma’s Office of the Chancellor and UW’s Academic HR Office are the final hiring authorities. 

Process for returning part-time lecturers and teaching associates:

Each year, the School’s Elected Faculty Council is required by UW to vote on the renewal of returning part-time lecturers and teaching associates/field supervisors. Anyone who has not been employed with UW as academic personnel for more than 1 calendar year is considered by UW to be “separated” and these individuals are, with absolutely no exceptions, required to go through the hiring process and submit updated documents as requested. Additionally, the successful completion of a sexual misconduct form is a requirement before any new academic appointments are extended, including for new applicants and those separated for more than 1 calendar year. More information will be provided prior to the appointment process. 

Note: qualified and fully approved applicants will be offered opportunities as they become available. However, please note that we may not always have supervision or teaching opportunities available, even for approved applicants.