Henry G. Schwarz Visiting Lecturer in Mongolian Studies

Internal•Bellingham, WA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The East Asian Studies Program and the Office of Global Engagement at Western Washington University are seeking qualified candidates for the Henry G. Schwarz Visiting Lecturer in Mongolian Studies position for the winter academic quarter of 2028 (December 16, 2027 - March 15, 2028). This is a part-time (0.45 FTE) appointment. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching one 5-credit course in any academic discipline, with a focus on the study of Mongolia. Additionally, the lecturer will dedicate 3 hours per week to relevant professional service, including engagement with the Western Libraries Mongolia Collection and the promotion of Mongolian Studies within the campus and local communities. The Visiting Lecturer is expected to be current in their discipline, actively engage students in their learning, maintain high standards for course content, provide feedback on coursework and examinations, and be available to students through regularly scheduled office hours in a designated location. They will also facilitate student evaluations of their course using standard University forms.

Requirements

All-but-Dissertation (or academic equivalent) at the time of application in any discipline, with a teaching focus on the study of Mongolia.
Demonstrated experience teaching at the college or university level.
Demonstrated experience teaching students from different social identities and backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. (or academic equivalent) at the time of application in any discipline, with an active teaching and research focus on the study of Mongolia.
Experience living in Mongolia.
Fluency in Mongolian.
Experience with teaching methods that incorporate regular and meaningful opportunities for students to participate in their own learning.

Responsibilities

Teaching one 5-credit course in any academic discipline, with a focus on the study of Mongolia.
Engaging in 3 hours per week of relevant professional service related to the Western Libraries Mongolia Collection.
Promoting Mongolian Studies in the campus and local communities.
Being current in their discipline.
Engaging students actively in their own learning.
Maintaining high standards regarding course content.
Providing students with feedback on their coursework and examinations.
Being available to students through regularly scheduled office hours in a designated location.
Having students evaluate their course using the standard University evaluation forms and making those evaluations available to the department.