LIMITED TERM FACULTY

Liberal Studies Department

Position Announcement

Recruitment #:    GENVPLIBERALSTUDIES-01

Job Title:               Liberal Studies Temporary Limited Term Vacancies

Closing Date:        Open Continuous

Salary:                    Depending on experience

Job Location:         Bellingham Campus

About the Position: 

The Liberal Studies Department maintains a vacancy pool of qualified persons interested in temporary teaching positions.   In anticipation of possible openings throughout the academic year, applications are accepted continuously for temporary non-tenure track teaching positions on a part-time basis with occasional opportunities for temporary, full-time appointments.  Positions may become available at any time and are typically filled on a quarterly basis.

Position Responsibilities: 

Teach sections of existing courses that satisfy General Education Requirements and serve the major, typically in the lower division.

Required Qualifications:

Ph.D. or ABD status in an appropriate field.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Relevant teaching experience at the university level. 

Broad perspective on the Humanities. 

Experience and skills working with diverse students and staff.

About the Department: 

The department is interdisciplinary in that its faculty are trained in a variety of academic fields and bring multiple scholarly perspectives to each of their courses.  The department’s objectives are those traditionally associated with education in the liberal arts.  It seeks to acquaint students with the content of major cultural traditions and with the principal modes of intellectual inquiry; to cultivate appreciation of human variety and tolerance for ambiguity; and to develop communication skills and habits of mind characterized by critical reflection, aesthetic sensibility, and continuing curiosity.

Application Instructions and Requested Documents: 

§        Electronic applications are not accepted.

§        Interested candidates should submit a letter of application addressing the above qualifications, the specific courses to be taught, curriculum vita, names and contact information of three references to:

                             Chair (Search #GENVPLIBERALSTUDIES-01)

                             Liberal Studies Department

                             Western Washington University

                             516 High Street

                             Bellingham, WA 98225-9064

                             Phone:  (360) 650-3031

                             FAX:    (360) 650-6713

Other Information                 

§        Approved vacancy pool applicants will remain active for 2 years, at which time you are required to re-submit updated materials.

§        For additional information about Western Washington University, visit

http://www.acadweb.wwu.edu/hr/Employment/profilewwu.htm

WWU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff.  Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, Vietnam-era veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply.  For disability accommodation, call the ADA Coordinator at (360) 650-7410 or (360) 650-7696 (TTY).  All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services before beginning work at WWU.

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