LIMITED TERM FACULTY

WWU Chemistry Dept

Position Announcement

Search #:             GENVP06CHEM-01

Job Title:              Chemistry Lecturer/Lab Instructor

Closing Date:       Open Continuous

Job Location:       Bellingham

About the Position:

The Chemistry Department maintains a vacancy pool of qualified persons interested in temporary teaching positions. In anticipation of possible openings throughout the academic year and summer sessions, 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/Academic Emphases:

Lecture and/or laboratory instruction, primarily in 100 level general chemistry lecture/laboratory courses, less frequently in organic and biochemistry laboratories, or upper division lecture courses in analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, and/or physical chemistry.

Required Qualifications:

M.S. in chemistry.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. in chemistry or related field (e.g., biochemistry, chemical engineering). 

Experience in teaching chemistry (lecture and/or laboratory) at the college level.  

Experience and skills in working with diverse students and staff.

Application Instructions and Requested Documents

To apply, submit the following:

§        A letter of application to be placed into the teaching vacancy pool.  The letter should include a statement that you are interested in teaching for the department, the areas of chemistry in which you are qualified to teach (e.g., general chemistry, organic chemistry), and your availability (part-time only, full-time only, or either).    Send to:

Dr. Mark Wicholas, Chairman (Search #GENVP06CHEM-01)

C/O Denice Hougen

Chemistry Department, MS-9150

                             Western Washington University

                             516 High Street

Bellingham  WA  98225-9150.

OR Email to:  hougen@chem.wwu.edu

§        A copy of your curriculum vitae (or resume) AND copies of all college transcripts.

§        A list of three references w/contact information.  (Optional: if you have "To Whom It May Concern" letters of reference in hand, you may also include them)

§        Optional:  You are welcome to include evidence of teaching ability (e.g., course evaluations by students)

Any questions/application materials should be directed to Denice Hougen, 360/650-4288; or hougen@chem.wwu.edu.

Other Information

§        Approved vacancy pool applicants will remain active for 3 years, at which time applicants are required to re-submit updated materials.

§        For additional information about the WWU Chemistry Department, visit

http://www.chem.wwu.edu/dept

§        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 building 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 360-650-7410 (V) or 360-650-7696 (TTY).  All new employees must show employment eligibility verification required by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service before beginning work at WWU. 

WWU is committed to fostering a safe learning and working environment.  Our Campus Security Report can be viewed at www.wwu.edu/depts/vpsa/campus_safety.htm and includes information on campus crime and WWU safety policies and procedures.  For a paper copy, call Human Resources at 360-650-3774 (V) or 360-650-7696 (TTY).  For alternate formats, call 360-650-3839.