| Position Title | Visiting Instructor of Geophysics | | 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 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 2019 U.S. News & World Report rankings. | | About the Department | The Geology Department offers BA, BS and MS programs in Geology, Geophysics, and Science Education. Information is available at https://cse.wwu.edu/geology. The Geology Department supports 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. | | About the Position | Western Washington University invites applications for a three-quarter (nine month) visiting teaching position with a required start date of September 16, 2019. The successful candidate will teach courses in geophysics, earth materials, and introduction to geology, with the opportunity to develop upper division courses and mentor undergraduate student research. This appointment will include two quarters of Geol 352 (Introduction to Geophysics), two quarters of Geol 311 (Earth Materials), and 1-2 sections of Introduction to Geology or Physical Geology, an upper division course in the applicant’s specialty, or supervision of undergraduate research. | | Required Qualifications | - MS or PhD in an appropriate Earth Sciences field at time of appointment
- Ability to teach Introduction to Geophysics, Earth Materials, and Introduction to Geology
- Ability to work effectively with diverse students, faculty and staff, and commitment to cultivating learning environments that are equitable and inclusive of students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
| | Preferred Qualifications | - College-level teaching experience
- Ability to teach an upper division course in the applicant’s specialty
| | Salary | Commensurate with experience and qualifications | | Bargaining Unit | United Faculty of Western Washington | | Application Instructions | Please log in and submit your application via WWU PageUp. Applications must include a cover letter outlining your teaching accomplishments with specific reference made to your ability to teach the courses described above. The application should also include a C.V., graduate school transcripts, and statements describing the candidate’s teaching philosophy and effectiveness, and ability to work with a diverse student body. In addition, letters of reference from two persons familiar with the candidate’s teaching and academic qualifications must be provided. Send the letters to the Geology Department or email them to the search committee chair (see below). Questions regarding this position should be directed to the search committee chair, Jackie Caplan-Auerbach (caplanj@wwu.edu) or the Geology Department chair, Bernie Housen (bernieh@wwu.edu). | | Closing Date Notes | Review of applications begins August 9, 2019; position open until filled. | | 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 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 at vpsa.office@wwu.edu. The report can be found at: Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. 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, 360.650.3774 or 711 (Washington Relay). 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. | |
