Education Leadership - Non-Tenure Track Faculty Pool

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Education Leadership - Non-Tenure Track Faculty Vacancy Pool

Western Washington University, with over 15,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 90,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive success, increasing our Washington impact, and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on innovative scholarship, research, and creative activity.

The Woodring College of Education and the Education Leadership & Inclusive Teaching 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.

This is a temporary non-tenure track teaching position on a part-time basis. Positions may become available at any time and are typically filled on a quarterly basis. Courses are taught online via Zoom & Canvas at their regular scheduled time.

• Introduction to Educational Research & Evaluation
• Improving Student Learning
• Advanced Leadership Theory
• Ethics & Values
• Equity and Social Justice
• Instructional Leadership
• Supervision in the Public Schools
• School Law
• Policy and Personnel Studies
• Developing Staff & Community Relations
• Planning for Curriculum Administration
• Public School Finance
• Theory in Education Leadership
• Administering Elementary & Secondary Schools

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Education Leadership or a related field by time of appointment. Terminal degree for doctoral program courses.
• Evidence of successful teaching with adult learners.
• Record of relevant professional involvement.
• Evidence of successful public P-12 administrative leadership experience.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
• Experience in P-12 settings with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivating learning environments that are equitable and inclusive of students with diverse social identities and backgrounds.

• Earned doctorate in Education Leadership or a related field by time of appointment.
• Knowledge of P-12 administrative structures.
• Familiarity with Washington State Administrator Preparation Standards.

All employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire. All new hires must also pass a background check that includes a sexual misconduct background check. Certificates of employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service are required before beginning work.

Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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, and the application system will automatically request letters of recommendation from them.

Applications are accepted continuously for potential NTT faculty openings; please apply at your earliest convenience. The vacancy pool closes no later than January 31, 2027.

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, disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal (including a service animal in training) by a person with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs.

WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. For inquiries, please contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Western Washington University, Old Main 126 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360‑650‑3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); crtc.