Western Washington University is hiring: Art Studio - Non-Tenure Track Faculty V

Position Title: Art Studio - 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 90,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands, and the North Cascades Mountain range. Western is recognized nationally for its successes, such as being named one of the top public master's-granting institutions in the Pacific Northwest for 25 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report.

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.

About the Department:

The College of Fine and Performing Arts and the Art & Art History Department support Western's mission to make 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 Department of Art and Art History provides a transformational education that encourages curiosity and facilitates critical inquiry, collaboration, creative problem solving, and community engagement.

About the Position:

The Art & Art History Department maintains a vacancy pool of qualified persons interested in temporary teaching positions. In anticipation of possible openings throughout the academic year and summer sessions, applications are accepted continuously for temporary non-tenure track positions on a part-time basis with occasional opportunities for temporary, full-time appointments. This pool is specifically for candidates interested in teaching studio art courses.

Required Qualifications:

• MA/MFA (or equivalent experience)
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills and professionalism
• Commitment to working with diverse students and staff, including cultivating learning environments that are equitable and inclusive of students with diverse social identities and backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• University level teaching experience

Conditions of Employment:

All employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60 days of hire.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Application 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.

Required Supplemental Materials:

• An unofficial transcript showing degree received or a copy of diploma showing degree received.
• Visual documentation of work (Art Studio positions only).

Closing Date Notes:

Applications are accepted continuously for potential NTT faculty openings; please apply at your earliest convenience. Vacancy pool closes no later than December 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.