Instructor, Early Childhood, Elementary, and Multilingual Education

Internal • Bellingham, WA

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About The Position

Western Washington University’s Department of Early Childhood, Elementary, and Multilingual Education maintains a vacancy pool of qualified candidates for temporary teaching positions. Applications are accepted continuously in anticipation of possible openings during the academic year and summer sessions. Appointments may be part-time or full-time, may arise at any time, and are typically filled on a quarterly basis. The pool listing does not indicate that a position is currently open; application materials are reviewed as needed, and applicants will be contacted only if an opportunity becomes available. The pool closes November 15, 2027.

The department, college, and University value teaching. Instructors are expected to be excellent teachers, remain current in their discipline, actively engage students in learning through discussion, writing, and analysis, and set high standards for course content. Instructors provide feedback on coursework and examinations, hold regularly scheduled office hours in accordance with department policy, and ensure students evaluate their courses using standard University forms or other forms approved by the provost. Course evaluations must be made available to department chairs and faculty for annual review.

A cover letter and curriculum vitae are required and should address relevant experience and qualifications. Applicants must provide contact information for three references and be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Employment-based visa sponsorship may be considered depending on the applicant’s current immigration status, but the University cannot sponsor new H-1B petitions or cover associated filing or processing fees. New employees must comply with the University’s immunization policy, provide proof of Rubeola measles immunity within 60 days of hire, and verify employment eligibility before beginning work. New hires and rehires are subject to a thorough background check, including a sexual misconduct background check.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in the target endorsement or a related field.
• Accomplished K–12 teaching record.
• Demonstrated potential for successful teaching at the University level.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse students, faculty, and staff, including commitment to equitable and inclusive learning environments for students with diverse social identities and backgrounds.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.
• Comply with the University immunization policy, including providing proof of Rubeola measles immunity within 60 days of hire.
• Provide employment eligibility verification before beginning work at the University and complete the required background check.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in the target endorsement or a related field.
• Demonstrated successful teaching ability.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses to high standards and remain current in the relevant discipline.
• Actively engage students in learning, including through discussion, writing, and analysis.
• Provide students with feedback on coursework and examinations.
• Be available to students through regularly scheduled office hours, in accordance with department policy.
• Have students evaluate courses using standard University evaluation forms or other forms approved by the provost, and make the evaluations available to department chairs and faculty for annual review.
• Establish and maintain productive, effective, and inclusive working relationships with diverse staff, faculty, administrators, students, and external constituents.
• Operationalize economic, societal, and environmental sustainability concepts in performing job duties.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level