Environmental Studies - Non-Tenure Track Instructor Pool
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Environmental Studies - Non-Tenure Track Instructor Pool
About the Position:The Environmental Studies 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-term appointments. Positions may become available at any time and are typically filled on a quarterly basis. About the Department:The Department of Environmental Studies: Environmental Studies, Planning and Environmental Policy, Environmental Education, Environmental Journalism, Environmental Economics, and Geography provides a home for diverse faculty and students who are committed to interdisciplinary environmental problem solving. The work of this department is largely interdisciplinary, though programs maintain a strong disciplinary identity. Department faculty are trained in anthropology, geography, education, natural resource management, urban and regional planning, law, political science, and related fields. Degree programs are environmental education, geography, planning and environmental policy, environmental journalism and, jointly with the economics department, a combined major in economics and environmental studies. Position Responsibilities:This position is limited-term (non-tenure track) at the rank of Instructor for the duration of each assigned courses and/or labs specified. There is no expectation of continued employment. The Department, the College, and the University value teaching and the candidate is expected to be an exemplary teacher; to be current in the discipline; to engage students actively in their own learning, including discussion, writing, and analysis; and to provide students with feedback on their course work and examinations; and to be available to students through regularly-scheduled office hours in keeping with department policy. The instructor is required to have the students evaluate the course(s) using the standard University evaluation forms and to make those evaluations available to the department chair and faculty for annual review. Required Qualifications: * Masters or PhD in related field * Current in discipline Preferred Qualifications: * Teaching experience working with a diverse student body Academic Emphasis:Course emphasis, Environmental Studies Job Location:Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA Salary:Commensurate with experience and qualifications Bargaining Union:United Faculty of Western Washington Application Instructions and Requested Documents:Please log in below and submit your application via WWU's Electronic System for Employment (EASE). Note: You will need to be using Internet Explorer to utilize our online application system. A letter of application addressing the above qualifications, current curriculum vita and names and contact information of three references is required. You may cut and paste or upload your materials as noted on the EASE application.
In addition to submitting your materials online, please send a hard copy to: Dr. Thomas Terich, Chair (Vacancy Pool) Environmental Studies Department Western Washington University 516 High Street Bellingham, WA 98225-9085 Other Information:Approved vacancy pool applications will remain active for 3 years, at which time they are required to re-submit updated materials. Job Posted:4/10/2009 Closing Date Notes:Open continuously Recruitment #:090050 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 and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires. For disability accommodation, call (360) 650-3774. Pleaseloginif you would like to apply for this position. Make note of the Job Title to reference once logged in. Back
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