Urban and Environmental Planning & Policy NTT Vacancy Pool

Western Washington University•Bellingham, WA

About The Position

Undergraduate faculty in the UEPP Department, with programs in urban planning/design, sustainability, studio courses, and environmental/natural resource policy. Our programs emphasize engaged pedagogies and critical perspectives. We encourage and collaboratively work within the nexus of urban/natural/environmental planning and policy. Please refer to the UEPP courses listed in the WWU catalog.

Requirements

Masters or doctorate in a related field from an accredited institution. Under exceptional circumstances, a candidate with a BA or BS and a minimum of 5 years of experience can 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 and 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.
Current curriculum vitae
A letter of application addressing the above qualifications, outlining teaching philosophy, and demonstrating student outcomes as applicable.
A separate statement that addresses past and/or potential contributions to accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Names and contact information for three references
Verification of highest degree (unofficial transcript is acceptable and may be scanned for electronic application and email purposes)
List of current UEPP courses that the applicant feels qualified to teach as well as potential new courses
Sample of complete syllabi of courses related to the applicant’s 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.

Responsibilities

Teaching undergraduate courses in urban planning/design, sustainability, studio courses, and environmental/natural resource policy.
Emphasizing engaged pedagogies and critical perspectives in teaching.
Collaborating within the nexus of urban/natural/environmental planning and policy.
Cultivating environments that are equitable and inclusive of students, faculty, and staff with diverse social identities and backgrounds.
Promoting diversity and inclusion within the department.
Supporting the success of students or professionals traditionally underrepresented in the field.
Managing field practicum logistics and planning, including with community partner organizations or other entities.
Using an online learning management system, such as Canvas.