LIMITED TERM FACULTY

Department of Geology

Position Announcement

Search #:                       GENVP06GEO-01

Job Title:                        Lecturer

Closing Date:                Open Continuous

Salary:                             Dependent on qualifications and course taught

Job Location:                Bellingham, Washington

About the Position: 

The Department of Geology 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:

Lecture and/or lab instruction in geology courses.

Required Qualifications:       

M.S. in Geological Sciences

Preferred Qualifications:       

Ph.D. in Geological Sciences.

Demonstrated experience and skills in working with diverse students and staff.

About the Department:  

The Geology Department at WWU is committed to excellence in both teaching and research.  We feel the best way to accomplish our educational goals is to integrate active learning and research into the curriculum so that teaching and research are unified into one endeavor.  For all of our students, we strive to create excitement about discovery and competence in application of the scientific method.  We want to develop in all students an appreciation of how geological processes affect the earth and society so that they will be environmentally responsible, scientifically literate citizens.  We strive to produce majors with an interdisciplinary background in geology and the physical sciences that can do original research and effectively communicate the results. 

Application Instructions and Requested Documents:

§        Electronic applications are not accepted.

§        Interested candidates should submit a letter of application addressing the above qualifications, teaching experience, vita, and contact information of three references to:

Dr. Scott Babcock (Search #GENVP06GEO-01)

Department of Geology

Western Washington University

516 High Street

Bellingham, WA 98225-9080

OR

Fax it to:  360/650-7302 (Subject:  #GENVP06GEO-01)

For additional information or questions, contact Chris Sutton, 360/650-3581 or geology@cc.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 Geology Department, visit http://geology.wwu.edu/dept/index.shtml.

§        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. 

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