Theatre Program NTT Faculty Pool

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Theatre Program NTT Faculty Vacancy Pool

The College of Fine and Performing Arts and the Theatre and Dance Department support Western's mission, which states that together with our students, staff, and faculty, we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity.

The Department of Theatre and Dance serves approximately 200 undergraduate majors annually and offers a BA in Theatre, a BA and BFA in Dance, as well as minors in both majors. The Department is comprised of 10 full‑time faculty and approximately 10 part‑time faculty. Our department strives to graduate theatre artists with the knowledge, pre‑professional skills and experience to succeed in top graduate programs and professional theatres, who possess the writing, devising, and entrepreneurial skills to express their own artistic voice in the creation of inclusive and innovative theatre.

In addition, we commission and premiere new works from a diverse range of artists annually, as well as producing works from a wide range of historical periods, genres, and forms.

The Theatre program maintains a vacancy pool of qualified persons interested in temporary teaching positions. In anticipation of possible openings throughout the academic year and summer sessions, applications are accepted continuously for temporary, full, and part‑time, non‑tenure‑track positions at the lecturer level. Most limited‑term faculty receive their course assignments for the upcoming academic year by June 30, but positions may become available at any time and are filled on a quarterly basis.

The Department, the College, and the University value teaching and we expect you to be an exemplary teacher; to be current in your discipline; to engage students actively in their own learning, including discussion, writing, and analysis; and to maintain high standards regarding course content. We expect you to provide students with feedback on their course work and examinations, and to be available to students through regularly scheduled office hours.

You will be expected to have your students evaluate your courses using the standard University evaluation forms.

• MA/MFA (or equivalent experience)
• University‑level teaching experience
• Experience working with a diverse student body, including a commitment to cultivating learning environments that are equitable and inclusive of students with diverse social identities and backgrounds

All employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60‑days of hire. Please reach out to HR if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.

The salary range is $1,200 to $1,500 per credit, commensurate with higher education teaching experience and professional qualifications.

Benefits Overview for Faculty Positions

Bargaining Unit:
United Faculty of Western Washington

A cover letter and curriculum vitae are required and should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications. You will be asked to provide contact information for three references.

Applications are accepted continuously for potential NTT faculty openings; please apply at your earliest convenience. Vacancy pool closes no later than October 31, 2026.

Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with applicable laws, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, citizenship or immigration status, pregnancy, use of protective leave, genetic status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, creed, religion, veteran or military status,…