Sociology Visiting Assistant Professor - Western Peninsula, Sociology Professionals

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Sociology Visiting Assistant Professor - Western on the Peninsula, Sociology for Professionals

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. Western is recognized for successes such as being named one of the top public master’s-granting institutions in the Pacific Northwest for 25 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report. Western is committed to inclusive excellence and a learning and working environment where everyone can thrive.

Employees are expected to establish productive and effective inclusive working relationships among diverse populations and to operationalize sustainability concepts in job duties.

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Department of Sociology support Western's mission to make a positive impact with a 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. The Department of Sociology is comprised of thirteen permanent full-time faculty on the main campus and is one of sixteen departments in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

For more information, please visit the Department website.

The Sociology Department seeks applicants for a Visiting Assistant Professor position for Western on the Peninsula, Sociology for Professionals at the Olympic College locations in the Bremerton and Poulsbo, WA region. This is a three-year fixed term position, beginning Fall 2026.

The department, college and University value teaching. You are expected to be an excellent teacher; to be current in your discipline; to engage students actively in their own learning including discussion, writing, and analysis; and to set high standards regarding course content. You must provide students with feedback on coursework and examinations, and be available to students through regularly scheduled office hours in keeping with department policy.

You must have your students evaluate your course(s) using the standard University evaluation forms, or others approved by the provost, and you must make those evaluations available to the department chairs and faculty for annual review. Service components include serving as program lead for Western on the Peninsula Sociology for Professionals faculty and assisting in outreach to faculty colleagues at regional community colleges.

Required:

• Ph.D. or ABD in Sociology or closely related social science field
• Demonstrated potential for excellent teaching in sociology
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivating learning environments that are equitable and inclusive of students with diverse social identities and backgrounds

Preferred:

• Ph.D. in Sociology or closely related discipline
• Successful prior teaching experience
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Evidence of scholarship

All employees must comply with immunization policies, including proof of rubella (Measles) immunity within 60 days of hire. Please reach out to HR at WWU for information regarding medical or religious exemptions and applicable accommodations.

$50,312 to $57,304, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Teaching load: 2, 2, 3 over three quarters with service.

Benefits Overview for Faculty Positions. Bargaining Unit:
United Faculty of Western Washington.

A cover letter and curriculum vitae are required and should address experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications. You will be asked to provide three references. For information about the department and potential openings, contact the Sociology Department Chair.

Application review begins February 25, 2026; position is open until filled.

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