Music - Non-Tenure Track Faculty Vacancy Pool
Western Washington University - Bellingham, Washington, us, 98227Work at Western Washington University
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Music - Non-Tenure Track Faculty Vacancy PoolAbout 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. 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 2024 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's greatest strength is the outstanding students, faculty, staff, and alumni/ae who make up its community.About the Department:The College of Fine and Performing Arts and the Department of Music 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 Department of Music serves 200 undergraduate majors and 12 graduate students annually, and offers BA, BMus, and MMus degrees in multiple concentration areas, as well as minors in Music and Jazz Studies. The Department is comprised of twenty full-time faculty and approximately thirty-six part-time faculty.About the Position:The Music Department maintains a vacancy pool of qualified persons interested in possible openings throughout the academic year and summer sessions for temporary, limited-term 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.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in music or equivalent professional experienceDemonstrated excellent communication skills and professionalismDemonstrated commitment to cultivating learning environments that are equitable and inclusive of students with diverse social identities and backgroundsPreferred Qualifications:MM, PhD, DMAPrevious teaching experienceSalary:
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 for 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 May 31, 2025. While applications are accepted continuously, please note this does not indicate there is a current opening. Applicant materials are reviewed on an as-needed basis. You will only be contacted if an opportunity is available.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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