Urban and Environmental Planning & Policy NTT Vacancy Pool

Internal•Bellingham, WA

About The Position

This position is for an undergraduate faculty member in the Urban and Environmental Planning & Policy (UEPP) Department at Western Washington University. The department offers programs in urban planning/design, sustainability, studio courses, and environmental/natural resource policy. The programs emphasize engaged pedagogies and critical perspectives, with a focus on the nexus of urban, natural, and environmental planning and policy. The university is nationally recognized for its educational programs and is committed to achieving excellence through inclusive success, increasing its Washington impact, and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences. Western supports an inclusive governance structure and provides a learning and working environment where everyone can thrive. Employees are expected to establish and maintain productive and effective inclusive working relationships and to operationalize sustainability concepts into their job duties.

Requirements

Master's or doctorate in a related field from an accredited institution. Under exceptional circumstances, a BA or BS with a minimum of 5 years of experience may be considered.
Evidence of community designs, models, exhibitions, community service learning, and other applied works.
Demonstrated abilities in planning and policy history, methods, applications, and theory and related planning and policy fields.
Demonstrated continued learning of current and advanced knowledge and practices in planning and policy fields.
Demonstrated continued engagement in related discipline and/or professional activity.
Demonstrated ability to cultivate environments that are equitable and inclusive of students, faculty, and staff with diverse social identities and backgrounds.
Ability and commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion within the department.
Record of supporting the success of students or professionals traditionally underrepresented in the field.
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.
Successful completion of a thorough background check, including a sexual misconduct background check.

Nice To Haves

Teaching, research, and/or service within the planning and public policy professions.
Skill in experiential and critical pedagogies suitable to classroom and/or field settings.
Ability to manage field practicum logistics and planning, including with community partner organizations or other entities.
Successful experience using an online learning management system, such as Canvas.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate courses in urban planning/design, sustainability, studio courses, and environmental/natural resource policy.
Engage in teaching, research, and/or service within the planning and public policy professions.
Manage field practicum logistics and planning, including with community partner organizations or other entities.
Utilize an online learning management system, such as Canvas.
Contribute to cultivating environments that are equitable and inclusive of students, faculty, and staff with diverse social identities and backgrounds.
Promote diversity and inclusion within the department.
Support the success of students or professionals traditionally underrepresented in the field.