Department of Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies Non-tenure Track Faculty Vacancy Pool

Western Washington University • Bellingham, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies Department maintains a vacancy pool for qualified people interested in temporary, part-time, non-tenure-track instructor-level teaching positions. Applications are accepted continuously, and openings may arise throughout the academic year; positions are filled quarterly. Most faculty receive course assignments for the upcoming academic year by July 15.

The instructor is expected to provide exemplary, current, high-standard teaching; actively engage students in discussion, writing, and analysis; give feedback on coursework and examinations; hold regularly scheduled office hours at a designated Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies location; and mentor majors and minors. Instructors must use standard University course evaluation forms and make the evaluations available to the program director and advisory committee for annual review.

The department offers interdisciplinary and community-based learning, small student-centered classes, innovative pedagogy, and close faculty-student interaction. Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, college or university student course evaluations, a one-page teaching philosophy and pedagogy statement, and a list of courses taught. Three references' contact information will also be requested. Applications are accepted continuously, and the vacancy pool closes no later than November 30, 2027.

Requirements

• MA or above in any field, with a focus on feminist, queer, and intersectional thought and methodologies.
• Demonstrated successful teaching experience at the college or university level.
• Demonstrated interest in community-based learning.
• Demonstrated skill in applying feminist and queer thought across diverse cultures and globally.
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivating equitable, inclusive learning environments for students with diverse social identities and backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in any field, with a focus on feminist, queer, and intersectional thought and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies as assigned.
• Provide exemplary, current instruction and maintain high standards for course content.
• Engage students actively in learning, including through discussion, writing, and analysis.
• Provide students with feedback on coursework and examinations.
• Hold regularly scheduled office hours at a designated Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies location.
• Mentor Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies majors and minors.
• Have students complete standard University course evaluations and make the evaluations available to the program director and advisory committee for annual review.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level