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Western Washington University

Salish Sea Institute Non-Tenure Track Vacancy Pool

Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington, us, 98227


Position TitleSalish Sea Institute Non-Tenure Track Vacancy Pool

About the UniversityWestern Washington University, with over 16,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 90,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. Western is the highest-ranking public, master's-granting university in the Pacific Northwest, according to the 2022 U.S. News & World Report rankings. Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive success, increasing our Washington impact, and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on innovative scholarship, research, and creative activity. Western's greatest strength is the outstanding students, faculty, staff, and alumni/ae who make up its community. Western supports an inclusive governance structure for all and provides a learning and working environment in which everyone can thrive.

About the DepartmentWestern Washington University created the Salish Sea Institute to raise awareness and protection for the Salish Sea. The Institute convenes workshops and produces reports that share science and management strategies among the community of people on and off campus who work to protect the Salish Sea. It also supports WWU’s goal to “advance a deeper understanding of engagement with place”, as described in Western’s strategic plan. For WWU students we offer a minor in Salish Sea Studies, a place-based, experiential, and multidisciplinary curriculum about the Salish Sea’s history, ecology, culture, and management complexities. Students take 7 credits in SALI core classes, focused on Salish Sea specific themes. An additional 15 credits are electives divided into four learning domains to encourage students to engage in multidisciplinary learning that spans the University.

The mission of the Salish Sea Studies Program is to invite students to build meaningful connections across borders, disciplines, and systems to bring to life a healthy and just future for the Salish Sea.

The Salish Sea Institute supports Western's mission, which states that together with our students, staff, and faculty, we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity.

About the PositionThe Salish Sea Institute maintains a vacancy pool of qualified persons interested in temporary non-tenure teaching positions. In anticipation of possible openings throughout the academic year and summer sessions, applications are accepted continuously for temporary non-tenure track teaching on a part-time basis. Positions may become available at any time and are typically filled on a quarterly basis. Under the direction of the Institute's Associate Director/Academic Program Director, successful candidates will teach face to face undergraduate courses in our SALI core curriculum, including the 'Introduction to the Salish Sea' lecture and lab courses, and/or other Salish Sea themed topics classes.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Demonstrated knowledge relating to the Salish Sea's history, ecology, culture, and management complexities

Demonstrated potential for effective teaching

Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with diverse students, faculty and staff, and to cultivating learning environments that are equitable and inclusive of students with diverse social identities and backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Demonstrated successful teaching experience in higher education

Knowledge and use of learning management systems, such as Canvas

Current scholarly/community engagement relating to the Salish Sea's history, ecology, culture, and management complexities. Examples include, but are not limited to, professional activity, scholarly publications, conference presentations or attendance, or participation in relevant associations or community organizations.

Conditions of EmploymentAll employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire. Please reach out to HR@wwu.edu if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.

Salary$1,385-$1,800 per Credit, Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Application InstructionsA cover letter and curriculum vitae are required and should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications.

You will be asked to provide contact information of three references.

Closing Date NotesApplications are accepted continuously for potential NTT faculty openings; please apply at your earliest convenience. Vacancy pool closes no later than February 22, 2025.

Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

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