LIMITED TERM FACULTY

Huxley, Department of Environmental Sciences

Position Announcement

Recruitment #:             

GENVP06HUX-01

Job Title:                      

Lecturer

Closing Date:               

To ensure full consideration, application materials

must be received a quarter in advance. 

Open Continuous

Salary:                          

Dependent upon qualifications and experience

Job Location:               

Bellingham, WA

About the Position:                 

In anticipation of possible limited term faculty openings throughout the 2006 – 2007 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. 

The Department of Environmental Sciences draws on basic knowledge of the physical, chemical, biological and quantitative aspects of natural systems.  The knowledge of how natural systems work is applied to solving problems largely created by human activities.  Fields include environmental toxicology, environmental chemistry, terrestrial ecology, environmental impact assessment, watershed studies, air pollution control, solid and hazardous waste management, and marine pollution assessments.  The department consists of 11 full-time faculty and approximately 115 majors and an Environmental Science Graduate Program.

Position Responsibilities:   

Teach one or more courses in the Department of Environmental Sciences.   Prepare exams and teaching materials and be available to students during posted office hours.

Academic Emphases:   

Department of Environmental Sciences

Required Qualifications:

MA

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D

Experience teaching environmental science courses in an academic setting

Experience working with diverse students, faculty, and staff

Application Instructions and Requested documents:

Interested candidates should submit a letter of application addressing qualifications listed above, professional experience, a vita, and three letters of reference to:

Diane Peterson

Department of Environmental Sciences

Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA 98225-9181

Huxley contact number: 360-650-2844

Other Information

§        Qualified vacancy pool applicants will remain active for 5 years, at which time they are required to re-submit updated materials. 

§        For additional information about Western Washington University, visit

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

Western Washington University serves about 12,500 full- and part-time students on its 190-acre campus overlooking Bellingham Bay and employs over 400 full-time faculty. WWU is one of six state-funded, four-year institutions of higher education in the state and operates on a September-to-June academic year between Seattle, Washington, and Vancouver, British Columbia.                                           

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 (360) 650-7410 (V), or (360) 650-7696 (TTY). All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by 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/asr.htm and includes information on campus crime and WWU safety policies and procedures. For a paper copy call Human Resources at (360) 650-3774, (360) 650-7696 TTY. For alternate formats call (360) 650-3844.