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Fairhaven College - Non-Tenure Track Faculty Vacancy Pool
About the Position:Fairhaven College maintains a vacancy pool of qualified persons interested in temporary teaching positions. Our Curriculum Committee refers entirely to these applications as openings occur throughout the academic year 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.
About the Department:Fairhaven College of Interdisciplinary Studies is a interdisciplinary, undergraduate unit of Western Washington University, dedicated to assisting students in taking an unusual degree of responsibility for the structure and content of their education specifically in the areas of creative arts and science. Position Responsibilities: Faculty should be prepared to teach in a learning community defined by five attributes: * Interdisciplinary study * Student designed studies and evaluation of learning * Examination of issues arising from a diverse society * Development of leadership and a sense of social responsibility * Curricular, instructional and evaluative innovation This may include a limited role in academic advising and supervision of independent study proposals (ISPs). Required Qualifications: * Master's degree or bachelor's degree with teaching experience * Demonstrated ability to teach an interdisciplinary curriculum * Experience with teaching methods which promote active, participatory learning * Experience working with a diverse student body * Understanding of Fairhaven's pedagogy Preferred Qualifications: * A terminal degree * Positive teaching evaluations Academic Emphasis:Interdisciplinary curriculum Job Location:Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
Salary:Commensurate with experiece 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, vita, and brief description of courses you would like to teach are required. You can cut and paste or upload your materials as noted on the EASE application.
Any additional materials that cannot be submitted electronically may be sent to:
Kathy Hutchinson (Vacancy Pool) Fairhaven College, Western Washington University 516 High Street Bellingham, WA 98225-9118
For questions, call 360-650-3680 Other Information:Qualified vacancy pool applicants will remain active for 3 years. At the end of the three year period, applicants must reapply to the vacancy pool if they wish to be considered for the next vacancy pool period. Job Posted:4/29/2009
Closing Date Notes:Open continuously Recruitment #:090063
WWU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities and 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.
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