Journalism - Non-Tenure Track Faculty Vacancy Pool Job at Western...
Western Washington University - Bellingham, WA, United States, 98227
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Position Title: Journalism - 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. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. Western has additional sites in Anacortes, Bremerton, Everett, Port Angeles, and Poulsbo. 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. Western's greatest strength is the outstanding students, faculty, staff, and alumni/ae who make up its community. 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.
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.
Required Qualifications:
- Masters degree in relevant field or equivalent combination of education and professional experience
- Significant professional experience in journalism, public relations, or visual journalism
- Demonstrated potential for successful teaching
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse students and staff
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous teaching experience
- PhD or ABD in relevant field
Conditions 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 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.
This vacancy pool is refreshed annually; please see applicable close date information below. Applicants who continue to remain interested in being considered for on-going 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, 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.
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