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    EDUC Generalist - Bellingham, United States - Western Washington University

    Western Washington University
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    About the Position

    Basic job description: Teach courses with content covering educational foundations, career options, and working with children from diverse backgrounds.

    The EDUC (Education) Generalist is staffed through the Woodring College of Education to provide exploratory courses for students interested in teaching as a profession and areas of scholarly pursuit. In anticipation of possible openings throughout the academic year, applications are accepted continuously for temporary non-tenure track teaching positions on a part-time basis. Positions may become available at any time and are typically filled on a quarterly basis.

    The department, college and University value teaching, and we expect you 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 are expected to provide students with feedback on their coursework and examinations, and to 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.

    Required Qualifications

  • MA or MEd in education or related field.
  • Demonstrated successful teaching experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse students, faculty and staff, including a demonstrated ability and 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 by time of hire and Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire. Please reach out to if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.

    Preferred Qualifications

  • PhD or EdD in education or related field.
  • Salary

    Commensurate with experience and qualifications

    Bargaining Unit

    United Faculty of Western Washington

    Application Instructions

    Complete the PageUp online application. Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis and all qualified applicants will be added to the vacancy pool. Your application will remain active for three years. Required application materials as outlined below.

    For general questions, contact Janna Cecka, department manager, at .

    Required Supplemental Materials

    Required application materials include a letter of interest, current curriculum vita or resume, names and contact information for three professional references, and a one-page statement describing your teaching philosophy and pedagogy. The letter of interest should indicate your ability to meet the required and preferred qualifications, your experience, and courses you are qualified to teach.

    Teaching evaluations, performance evaluations, and/or letters of reference sufficient to demonstrate successful teaching in higher education may also be included.

    Closing Date Notes

    Open continuously