Political Science - Non-Tenure Track Faculty Vacancy Pool Job at Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA

YlN1Yi96QURrU01WeUpMREp0R3NvYTVSelE9PQ==
  • Western Washington University
  • Bellingham, WA

Job Description

Position Title

Political Science - Non-Tenure Track Faculty Vacancy Pool

About the University

Western Washington University, with over 16,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 90,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. Western is the highest-ranking public, master's-granting university in the Pacific Northwest, according to the 2022 U.S. News & World Report rankings.

About the Department

The Department of Political Science has 15 full-time 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 cross-cultural and intersectional knowledge to bear on all of our course offerings.

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Political Science Department support Western's 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.

For more information about the department, please visit: https://chss.wwu.edu/political-science

About the Position

The Political Science Department maintains a vacancy pool of qualified persons interested in temporary part-time 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.

Required Qualifications

  • 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

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Political Science or related field
  • Preference will be given to those with teaching experience

Conditions of Employment

All employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire. Please reach out to [email protected] if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.

Salary

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Benefits Information

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.

Closing Date Notes

Applications to the Vacancy Pool can be submitted for consideration from November 1, 2024 to October 31, 2025.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Part time,

Similar Jobs

TechSilo

Office Supply Coordinator Job at TechSilo

 ...cleared personnel with an active TS/SCI and CI Poly clearance to coordinate a small supply distribution activity for a government customer...  ...outstanding requisitions is needed, as is familiarity with MS Office Word and Excel to report delivery status/performance. Pleasant... 

Squeaky Clean Commercial & Residential

Personal de Limpieza Job at Squeaky Clean Commercial & Residential

 ...17.00 y $18.00 por hora y tendr acceso a un horario flexible, as como a compensacin para trabajadores y seguro complementario de Aflac. El horario constar de turnos de 4 horas, turnos de 8 horas y turnos diurnos, y tambin tendr la oportunidad de ganar un salario complementario... 

Nagarro

Remote Cloud DevOps Engineer Job at Nagarro

 ...Job Description We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to Maintain & Evolve one of the largests cloud hosting platform which hosts ~1000 PHP deployments. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing our infrastructure and deployment... 

Nogigiddy

Remote Technical Support Specialist - Entry Level, No Degree Required Job at Nogigiddy

 ...experience? NoGigiddy is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team as Technical Support Specialists. In this entry-level role, you will be the first point of contact for our users, providing expert technical assistance and ensuring a seamless... 

AP Corp

Experienced Window Film &PPF Installer Job at AP Corp

 ...Were a growing window film and graphics company currently dominating the market with a massive vision for growth. We invest in technology...  ...the wins as our Experienced Window Film and Vehicle Wrap Installer ! Are you willing to do whatever it takes , know how to...