What are the responsibilities and job description for the Institute for Energy Studies - Non-Tenure Track Faculty Vacancy Pool position at Western Washington University?
About the Position
The Institute for Energy Studies maintains a vacancy pool of qualified persons interested in temporary, non-tenure track teaching positions. The positions are usually part-time, with occasional opportunities for full-time appointments. Positions may become available at any time and are typically filled on a quarterly basis.
The Institute and the University value teaching and seek exemplary teachers who are current in their field, who will actively engage students in their own learning, and who will follow University guidelines regarding course objectives, content, instructional format, and level of challenge. We seek individuals with teaching interests in fields relevant to the clean energy transition to a decarbonized Northwest energy system, such as energy efficiency, energy system science, net-zero / low-carbon energy planning and management, local energy / climate policies and strategies, enterprise energy management, or urban / community energy planning. We expect students to be given feedback on their course work and examinations, and that adjunct faculty members will be available to students through regularly scheduled office hours.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse students, faculty and staff, and commitment to cultivating learning environments that are equitable and inclusive of students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
Preferred Qualifications
Conditions of EmploymentAll employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including within 60-days of hire. Please reach out to if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.
Salary
1,-$2, per credit, commensurate with experience and qualifications
Benefits Information
Bargaining Unit
United Faculty of Western Washington
Application Instructions
A cover letter and curriculum vitae are required and should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications. Please also note courses (existing and proposed) you would be most qualified to teach. You may wish to consult our program and course offerings at
Required Supplemental Materials
Please provide contact information for three references.
Closing Date Notes
This vacancy pool is refreshed annually; please see applicable close date information below (open continuously until December 31 of each year). Applicants who continue to remain interested in being considered for on-going opportunities should re-submit updated materials to the new pool, once posted.
Applications are accepted continuously for potential NTT faculty openings; please apply at your earliest convenience. Vacancy pool closes no later than December 31, .
