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PEHR - Non-Tenure Track Faculty Vacancy Pool
About the Position: The Physical Education, Health & Recreation Department (PEHR) 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. Currently we are accepting applications for the following courses: * Recreation Program courses - depending on qualifications
About the Department:The PEHR Department is one of the oldest and largest professional programs at Western. There are currently 600 undergraduate and 25 graduate students enrolled in the three programs, making it large enough to provide a comprehensive curriculum. The department's faculty members are dedicated to teaching, involved in research, experienced in their fields, and active in professional organizations. The common theme that links all three programs is quality of life, as experience through the union of mind, body, and spirit. Position Responsibilities:The Department, the College, and the University value teaching and expects each person hired to be an exemplary teacher; to be current in his/her discipline; to engage students actively in their own learning, including discussion, writing, and analysis; and to maintain high standards regarding course content. Those hired are expected 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. Those hired will be expected to evaluate the course using the standard University evaluation forms and to make those evaluations available to the department chair and faculty for annual review. Those hired are invited to participate in scholarly and/or creative activity. This is not required for limited-term employment, although it is recognized that it can contribute to the quality of instruction. Required Qualifications: * Master's degree in the field of studies for which you are applying (physical education, health OR recreation) * Professional teaching experience Preferred Qualifications: * Experience working with diverse students and staff Academic Emphasis:Physical Education, Health, and Recreation 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 system. A cover letter addressing the qualifications, vita or resume, transcript copies and three letters of reference are required. You may cut and paste or upload your materials as noted on the EASE application. In addition to applying online, please mail your materials in hard copy to:
Rebecca Schindler PEHR Department Western Washington University - Carver 102, MS 9067 516 High Street Bellingham, WA 98225-9067 Fax: 360-650-7447 Phone: 360-650-7227 E-mail: Rebecca.Schindler@wwu.edu Other Information:Approved vacancy pool applications will remain active for 3 years, at which time you are required to re-submit updated materials. Those hired are also invited to participate in department activities. All faculty are expected to behave in keeping with The Code of Faculty Ethics in the Faculty Handbook and with conventions within their discipline. Teaching performance will be evaluated by tenured faculty in the department, by the Chair of the department, and by the Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. This review will include an opportunity for you to discuss the evaluation with the Chair. It is strongly recommended that those hired invited tenured faculty to observe his/her teaching in order to enable an informed judgment to be made on your performance. Job Posted:4/9/2009 Closing Date Notes:Open continuously Recruitment #:090048 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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