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Psychology - Non-Tenure Track Faculty Vacancy Pool

Employer
Western Washington University
Location
Bellingham, WA
Closing date
Oct 29, 2021

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Psychology - Non-Tenure Track Faculty Vacancy Pool

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Location:Bellingham, WA

Categories:College of Humanities & Social Science

Position Title

Psychology - Non-Tenure Track Faculty Vacancy Pool

About the University

Western Washington University, with over 15,000 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 83,000 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 2017 U.S. News & World Report rankings.

About the Department

The Department of Psychology has 34 permanent full-time faculty. In addition to our undergraduate B.S. psychology major, which places a strong emphasis on research methods and statistics, the Psychology department offers an undergraduate degree in behavioral neuroscience, and master's programs in experimental psychology, school counseling, and mental health counseling (https://chss.wwu.edu/psychology). The department houses five primary areas of research and teaching expertise - Developmental, Social, Abnormal, Cognitive, and Neuroscience- as well as the internationally recognized Center for Cross-Cultural Research.

The College of Humanities and Social Science and the Psychology Department support Western's mission to bring together individuals of diverse backgrounds and perspectives in an inclusive, student-centered university that develops the potential of learners and the well-being of communities. 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.

About the Position

The Psychology Department maintains a vacancy pool of qualified persons interested in temporary teaching. 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.

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

+ Doctorate or ABD in Psychology or closely related discipline

+ Successful teaching experience in higher education

+ Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivating learning environments that are equitable and inclusive of students with diverse social identities and backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications

+ Doctorate in Psychology or closely related discipline

+ Evidence of scholarship

Salary

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Bargaining Unit

United Faculty of Western Washington

Application Instructions

Please submit your application through Western's PageUp system (www.wwu.edu/jobs). You should include a cover letter that addresses your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications. The application should also include a curriculum vitae, sample syllabi, and teaching evaluations.

Also required are the names and contact information for three professional references.

For information about the department and potential openings, contact Jim Graham, Psychology Department Chair at 360-650-3177 or Jim.Graham@wwu.edu. Completed vacancy pool applications will remain active for 3 years.

Closing Date Notes

Open continuously

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 WWU's Policy on Ensuring Equal Opportunity and Prohibiting Discrimination and Retaliation. Inquiries may be directed to the Vice Provost for Equal Opportunity and Employment Diversity, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Equal Opportunity Office, Western Washington University, Old Main 345 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); eoo@wwu.edu

WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources Disability Services (https://wp.wwu.edu/hr/2015/09/02/i-need-a-workplace-accommodation/) , 360.650.3774 or 711 (Washington Relay).

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report:This report is provided pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act ("The Clery Act"). It includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on Western's campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Western; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report in printed or alternate formats by contacting the office of the Vice President for enrollment and Student Services. The report can be found at http://www.wwu.edu/vpess/annualsafetyreport.shtml.

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.

Job no:495851

Advertised:Sep 27 2018 09:00Pacific Daylight Time

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