Political Science - Non-Tenure Track Faculty Vacancy Pool
Political Science - Non-Tenure Track Faculty Vacancy Pool
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Job Description
The Department of Political Science has 15 fulltime tenured and tenure track faculty members and approximately 340 majors and minors. Our work encompasses American politics comparative politics international relations public policy and political theory. We bring crosscultural and intersectional knowledge to bear on all of our course offerings.
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Political Science Department support Westerns mission which states that together with our students staff and faculty we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women people of color people with disabilities veterans and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity.
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The Political Science Department maintains a vacancy pool of qualified persons interested in temporary parttime teaching positions. In anticipation of possible openings throughout the academic year applications are accepted continuously. Positions may become available at any time and are typically filled on a quarterly basis.
Position Responsibilities: The department college and University value teaching and we expect you to be an excellent teacher; to be current in your discipline; to engage students actively in their own learning including discussion writing and analysis; and to set high standards regarding course content. You are expected to provide students with feedback on their coursework and examinations and to be available to students through regularly scheduled office hours in keeping with department policy. You must have your students evaluate your course(s) using the standard University evaluation forms or others approved by the provost and you must make those evaluations available to the department chairs and faculty for annual review.- ABD or MA in Political Science or related field
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivating learning environments that are equitable and inclusive of students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
- Ph.D. in Political Science or related field
- Preference will be given to those with teaching experience
Salary
Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Bargaining Unit
United Faculty of Western Washington
Application Instructions
Please log in and submit your application via Western PageUp. A cover letter and curriculum vitae are required and should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications. Additional materials are required as outlined below. Please upload your materials as noted in Western PageUp.
You will be asked to provide names and contact information of three professional references.
Required Supplemental Materials
Sample syllabi and teaching evaluations are required.
Applications to the Vacancy Pool can be submitted for consideration from November 1 2024 to October 31 2025.
Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse broadly trained faculty and staff. Women minorities people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race color creed religion national origin sex (including pregnancy and parenting status) disability age veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status or genetic information in its programs or activities including employment admissions and educational programs. See WWUs Policy onEnsuring Equal Opportunity and Prohibiting Discrimination and Retaliation. Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance Title IX and ADA Coordinator Western Washington University Old Main 345 (MSHigh Street Bellingham WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay);
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Employment Type
Full Time
