Sociology Instructor - Non-Tenure Track Faculty Vacancy Pool

Internal•Bellingham, WA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Sociology Department at Western Washington University maintains a vacancy pool of qualified persons interested in temporary teaching. In anticipation of possible openings throughout the academic year and summer sessions, applications are accepted continuously for temporary non-tenure track 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. The department, college, and University value teaching, and instructors are expected to be excellent teachers, current in their discipline, and to engage students actively in their own learning, including discussion, writing, and analysis. Instructors are expected to set high standards regarding course content, provide students with feedback on coursework and examinations, and be available to students through regularly scheduled office hours. Students will evaluate courses using standard University evaluation forms, and these evaluations must be made available to the department chairs and faculty for annual review.

Requirements

Ph.D. or ABD in Sociology or closely related social science field
Demonstrated potential for excellent teaching in sociology
Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivating learning environments that are equitable and inclusive of students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
Compliance with Immunization policies, including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire.
Employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service.
Pass a thorough background check, which includes a sexual misconduct background check.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. in Sociology or closely related discipline
Successful prior teaching experience
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Evidence of scholarship

Responsibilities

Be an excellent teacher.
Be current in your discipline.
Engage students actively in their own learning including discussion, writing, and analysis.
Set high standards regarding course content.
Provide students with feedback on their coursework and examinations.
Be available to students through regularly scheduled office hours in keeping with department policy.
Make sure students evaluate your course(s) using the standard University evaluation forms, or others approved by the provost.
Make those evaluations available to the department chairs and faculty for annual review.