Western Washington University
Journalism - Non-Tenure Track Faculty Vacancy Pool
Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington, us, 98227
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Journalism - Non-Tenure Track Faculty Vacancy PoolAbout 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. Western is the highest-ranking public, master's-granting university in the Pacific Northwest, according to the 2022 U.S. News & World Report rankings. Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive success, increasing our Washington impact, and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on innovative scholarship, research, and creative activity. Western supports an inclusive governance structure for all and provides a learning and working environment in which everyone can thrive.About the Department:
The College of Humanities and Social Science and the Journalism 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.The Journalism Department offers strong, professionally-oriented undergraduate programs with majors in news-editorial, public relations and visual journalism and minors in news-editorial and public relations. Writing courses are at the heart of the department's curriculum including news writing, reporting, public relations, editing, advanced reporting and feature writing. These courses stress clarity, accuracy and depth of content in a sequence designed to develop professional skills, critical thinking, sensitivity to people and an understanding of society. The department currently has 10 tenured/tenure-track faculty, three full-time instructors and several part-time lecturers.About the Position:
The Department of Journalism maintains a vacancy pool of qualified persons interested in temporary positions. In anticipation of possible openings throughout the year, applications are accepted continuously for temporary non-tenure-track teaching positions on a part-time basis, with occasional opportunities for temporary, full-time appointments. Our lecturers teach sections of existing courses in journalism, public relations or visual journalism. We expect lecturers to be exemplary teachers who are current in their discipline. Lecturers should engage students actively in their own learning through discussion, writing and analysis, and to maintain high standards regarding course content. We also expect lecturers to provide students with prompt feedback and to be available to students through regularly-scheduled office hours.Required Qualifications:Masters degree in relevant field or equivalent combination of education and professional experienceSignificant professional experience in journalism, public relations or visual journalismDemonstrated potential for successful teachingDemonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse students and staff, including a demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivating learning environments that are equitable and inclusive of students with diverse social identities and backgroundsPreferred Qualifications:Previous teaching experiencePhD or ABD in relevant fieldConditions 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 HR@wwu.edu if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.Salary:
Commensurate with experience and qualificationsApplication Instructions:
A cover letter and curriculum vitae are required and should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications. You will be asked to provide contact information of three references.This vacancy pool is refreshed annually; please see applicable close date information below. Applicants who continue to remain interested in being considered for ongoing opportunities should re-submit updated materials to the new pool, once posted.Closing Date Notes:
Applications are accepted continuously for potential NTT faculty openings; please apply at your earliest convenience. Vacancy pool closes no later than October 31, 2024.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.
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Journalism - Non-Tenure Track Faculty Vacancy PoolAbout 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. Western is the highest-ranking public, master's-granting university in the Pacific Northwest, according to the 2022 U.S. News & World Report rankings. Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive success, increasing our Washington impact, and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on innovative scholarship, research, and creative activity. Western supports an inclusive governance structure for all and provides a learning and working environment in which everyone can thrive.About the Department:
The College of Humanities and Social Science and the Journalism 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.The Journalism Department offers strong, professionally-oriented undergraduate programs with majors in news-editorial, public relations and visual journalism and minors in news-editorial and public relations. Writing courses are at the heart of the department's curriculum including news writing, reporting, public relations, editing, advanced reporting and feature writing. These courses stress clarity, accuracy and depth of content in a sequence designed to develop professional skills, critical thinking, sensitivity to people and an understanding of society. The department currently has 10 tenured/tenure-track faculty, three full-time instructors and several part-time lecturers.About the Position:
The Department of Journalism maintains a vacancy pool of qualified persons interested in temporary positions. In anticipation of possible openings throughout the year, applications are accepted continuously for temporary non-tenure-track teaching positions on a part-time basis, with occasional opportunities for temporary, full-time appointments. Our lecturers teach sections of existing courses in journalism, public relations or visual journalism. We expect lecturers to be exemplary teachers who are current in their discipline. Lecturers should engage students actively in their own learning through discussion, writing and analysis, and to maintain high standards regarding course content. We also expect lecturers to provide students with prompt feedback and to be available to students through regularly-scheduled office hours.Required Qualifications:Masters degree in relevant field or equivalent combination of education and professional experienceSignificant professional experience in journalism, public relations or visual journalismDemonstrated potential for successful teachingDemonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse students and staff, including a demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivating learning environments that are equitable and inclusive of students with diverse social identities and backgroundsPreferred Qualifications:Previous teaching experiencePhD or ABD in relevant fieldConditions 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 HR@wwu.edu if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.Salary:
Commensurate with experience and qualificationsApplication Instructions:
A cover letter and curriculum vitae are required and should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications. You will be asked to provide contact information of three references.This vacancy pool is refreshed annually; please see applicable close date information below. Applicants who continue to remain interested in being considered for ongoing opportunities should re-submit updated materials to the new pool, once posted.Closing Date Notes:
Applications are accepted continuously for potential NTT faculty openings; please apply at your earliest convenience. Vacancy pool closes no later than October 31, 2024.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.
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